Sitecom WLX-7000, Manual

Page 1: ...WLX 7000 Wi Fi access point AC1200 ...

Page 2: ...ing combined Wi Fi speeds of AC1200 Stream multiple HD movies and enjoy Netflix Spotify and many more without lag and buffering Wired devices such as your HD TV or game console can be connected to the access point s Gigabit ports to make use of an ultra stable and reliable connection with wired speeds of up to 1000 Mbps Use two Wi Fi networks at the same time with Simultaneous Dual band technology...

Page 3: ...res 6 Package Contents 7 Cautions 8 Product Layout 9 Network System Requirements 11 Product Installation 12 Setup your Computer 13 Configuration 16 Status 17 Wi Fi Settings 22 Toolbox Settings 30 Addendum A GNU GPL Information 33 ...

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Page 6: ...on Can act as a DHCP server to handle all DHCP traffic on the network Easy to use web based GUI Graphical User Interface for network configuration and management purposes WPS Buttons Easily connect the device to your existing network and your clients with just the push of a button Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802 11b g n ac chipset used Actual throughput may vary Netw...

Page 7: ... of the items listed below are missing Do not discard the packing materials in case of return the unit must be shipped back in its original package 1 The WLX 7000 access point AC1200 2 A 110V 240V to 12V 1A Switching Power Adapter 3 A Quick Install Guide 4 An UTP cable ...

Page 8: ...he device yourself you might damage the device or endanger yourself Disposing of the device When you dispose of the device be sure to dispose of it appropriately Some countries may regulate disposal of an electrical device please consult with your local authority Others When using this device please do not let it come into contact with water or other liquids If water is accidentally spilled on the...

Page 9: ...n also use these ports to connect additional wired devices Backlabel and Network Details Folder The Network Details Folder describes the IP address login details network name security code and OPS button functionality Button Description OPS BUTTON Press 2 seconds for WPS OPS mode Press both buttons 15 Seconds to reset to factory defaults ...

Page 10: ...ws the device is turned on 5GHz WiFi Blue Shows 5GHz WiFi activity 2 4GHz WiFi Blue Shows 2 4GHz WiFi activity LAN Blue Shows the cable is connected LAN Blue Shows the cable is connected LAN Blue Shows the cable is connected LAN Blue Shows the cable is connected LAN Blue Shows the cable is connected ...

Page 11: ...requirements Network Requirements An Ethernet based broadband modem Web based Configuration Computer with the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter Supported Browsers Internet Explorer 9 or higher Firefox Safari 4 or higher Chrome ...

Page 12: ...erference such as a metal wall or microwave oven This location must be close to a power connection and your ADSL Cable modem Connect the supplied power adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to a wall outlet Switch the access point on by flipping the switch on the back of the device The access point automatically enters the self test phase During self test phase the Power LED will be lit c...

Page 13: ...lect the Sitecom network The correct network name can be found on the sticker on bottom of the router or in the Network Details Folder Fill in the password for the wireless network The correct password can be found on the sticker on the bottom of the router or in the Network Details Folder Wait for the icon to display that it s connected to the network ...

Page 14: ...t to the clock Select the Sitecom network The correct network name can be found on the sticker on bottom of the router or in the Network Details Folder Push the OPS Button on the router For 2 4GHz press the 2 4GHz button For 5GHz press the 5GHz button Wait for the icon to display that it s connected to the network ...

Page 15: ...twork The correct network name can be found on the sticker on bottom of the router or in the Network Details Folder Fill in the password for the wireless network The correct password can be found on the sticker on the bottom of the router or in the Network Details Folder Wait for the icon to display that it s connected to the network ...

Page 16: ... e g Internet Explorer 2 Type http sitecom ap in the address bar and press Enter 3 Type user name and password default username is admin the password can be found on the back of the Access Point 4 Click OK 5 You will see the home page of the WLX 7000 ...

Page 17: ...tus System Status The System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your device the UP time hardware information serial number as well as firmware version information is displayed here ...

Page 18: ...option and see the next Section for detailed instructions If you don t want to use the DHCP server function of this device or there s another DHCP server on the network this device connects to please select Disable After you finish please go to the bottom of this page and click Apply Lease Time Please choose a lease time the duration that every computer can keep a specific IP address of every IP a...

Page 19: ...Device Status View the router s current configuration settings Device Status displays the configuration settings you ve configured in the Internet Settings and WiFi Settings sections ...

Page 20: ...er system start up At the bottom of the page the system log can be saved Save to a local file for further processing or the system log can be cleared Clear or it can be refreshed Refresh to get the most updated information When the system is powered down the system log will disappear if not saved to a local file ...

Page 21: ...Statistics Shows the counters of packets sent and received on LAN and WLAN ...

Page 22: ...parameters that are used for the wireless stations to connect to this access point for the 2 4 GHz radio or 5 GHz radio Wireless Function Enable or Disable Wireless function here Click Apply and wait for module to be ready loaded ...

Page 23: ...s clients on a certain band SSID Please input the ESSID the name used to identify this wireless access point here You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE Channel Number Please select a channel number you wish to use The channel number must be same as the wireless access point you wish to connect ...

Page 24: ... most wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically it s not necessary to change this value unless you know what will happen after modification N Data Rate Set the data rate of 802 11 N clients available options are MCS 0 to MCS 15 It s safe to set this option to Auto and it s not necessary to change this value unless you know what will happen a...

Page 25: ...ireless radio Unless you re using this wireless access point in a really big space you may not have to set output power to 100 This will enhance security malicious unknown users on a distance will not be able to reach your wireless access point ...

Page 26: ...ply the settings and reboot the device WEP Key Length You can select the WEP key length for encryption 64 bit or 128 bit The larger the key will be the higher level of security is used but the throughput will be lower Key Format You may select ASCII Characters alphanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the WEP Key Key1 Key4The WEP keys are used to encrypt data tra...

Page 27: ...nt supports the cipher you selected Pre shared Key Format Please select the format of pre shared key here available options are Passphrase 8 to 63 alphanumerical characters and Hex 64 hexadecimal characters 0 to 9 and a to f Pre shared Key Please input pre shared key according to the key format you selected here For security reason don t use simple words ...

Page 28: ...client or in the utility of the wireless client within 2 minutes If you want to use the PIN code you have to know the PIN code of the wireless client and switch it to WPS mode then fill in the PIN code of the wireless client through the web configuration interface of the wireless router Check the box to enable the WPS function and uncheck it to disable the WPS function WPS Current Status If the wi...

Page 29: ...WPS via Push Button Press the button to start the WPS process The device will wait for the WPS request from the wireless devices within 2 minutes WPS via PIN You can fill in the PIN code of the wireless device and press the button to start the WPS process The router will wait for the WPS request from the wireless device within 2 minutes ...

Page 30: ...r website and use it to upgrade your device After a firmware file is selected click the Apply button and the device will start the firmware upgrade procedure automatically The procedure may take several minutes so please be patient Alternatively press the Check for updates button to allow the access point to check on the Sitecom update server for a new firmware NOTE Never interrupt the upgrade pro...

Page 31: ...t settings Backup Settings Press Save button and you ll be prompted to download the configuration as a file The default filename is config bin You can save it as another filename for different versions and keep it in a safe place Restore Settings Press Browse to pick a previously saved configuration file from your computer and then click Upload to transfer the configuration file to the device Afte...

Page 32: ...ction to restart the device this may help and solve the problem This function is useful when the device is far from you or unreachable However if the device is not responding you may have to switch it off by unplugging the power plug and plugging it back again after 10 seconds ...

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Page 37: ...ion contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication However as our engineers are always updating and improving the product your device s software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual ...