galgus IX450-V2 Ceiling Mount AP Wireless Router Installation Guide

galgus IX450-V2 Ceiling Mount AP Wireless Router

Product Introduction

The device is a ceiling mount access point (AP) that can be installed in offices or homes to provide wireless network access.

LED Indicator Definition
The device has one or three LED indicators, which have different statuses based on the device’s operation. The LED indicator(s) are described as follows:

• One LED Indicator Designation: The LED indicator is normal when it is on, and it turns off when there is no signal.
• Three LED Indicator Designation: The system LED is bright when the system boots up successfully, the 2.4G LED flashes when the 2.4G Wireless boots up successfully, and the 5.8G LED flashes when the 5.8G Wireless boots up successfully.

Ports and Buttons
The device has several ports and buttons, which are described as follows:

• DC Socket: This is the power input port of the device.
• WAN Port: This port can be used to connect to the internet through an ADSL modem or an FTTH broadband. Under AP and repeater mode, this port will be changed to a LAN port.
• LAN Port: This port can be used to connect LAN devices.
• Reset Button: This button can be used to reset the device to the factory default settings. Press it for 10 seconds when powered on, and the device will reboot.

to WAN/LAN ports
Reset Button| Reset device to factory default settings ,press it for 10 seconds when powered on, device will reboot
WAN Port

LAN Port

| Connect to internet through ADSL modem or FTTH broadband. Under AP and repeater mode, WAN port will to LAN port
LAN port can connect LAN device

The interface for different models of products may be different, the above diagram is only for reference, pls refer to the actual product!

Operation Environment
The device is suitable for safe use in areas below 2000 meters above sea level and in non-tropical climatic conditions.

• Suitable for safe use in areas below 2000 meters above sea level
• Only Suitable for safe use in non-tropical climatic conditions.

Device Installation

Quick Installation Guide
The device can be installed as a ceiling mount AP.

Device Connection

Bypass Mode Topology
The device can be connected in bypass mode topology, which is shown in the following diagram:

AC Gateway Mode Topology
The device can be connected in AC gateway mode topology, which is shown in the following diagram:

Tips:
If the AP supports 24V POE, pls use a 24V PoE switch or POE adapter; if the AP is a standard 48V POE device, please use a standard IEEE802.3at POE switch or POE adapter. When deploying a large wireless network, there are many APs in this network, it is recommended to use a wireless AC controller in the network to centralized-manage all APs in the network.

Device Management

Management from WEB UI

Connect PC by wireless

1. To connect an AP wirelessly, you need to set the IP address of the TCP/IP properties of the wireless network card to 192.168.188.X (X is number range of 2-252) first, so that the AP and PC in the same IP segment, and set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, as shown in the following picture:
2. After setting the IP address of the PC, connect the PC with AP in wireless, double-click “Wireless network Connection”, in the pop-up wireless SSID list, select “Wireless 2.4G”, click “Connect”, then enter the password in the pop-up password dialogue box, the default password is “66666666”, click “OK” to connect.

Connect PC by wired port
Using the wired connection, set the IP address of the TCP/IP properties of the wired network card to 192.168.188.X (X is the number range of 2-252), and the PC will be the same IP segment as AP.

AP Mode

The device can be managed from the WEB UI. You can connect a PC either by a wireless or wired port to manage the device.

1. Use Internet Explorer to visit http://192.168.188.253. pop up the login dialogue box shown in the following picture, input the default login password: admin, then press “Login” to enter the wireless AP’s management user interface page.
2. By default it is in Fit AP mode, users need to click the button at the right corner to change it to FAT AP mode if needed.
3. In FAT AP mode user interface home page is as shown below:
4. Set up the Wizard page, and choose AP mode as the current working mode.
5. Enter the AP Mode setup page, choose “Get IP from AC” in connection type, and click Next.
6. Enter the Wifi setup page, and set up SSID, Channel, and Encryption parameters as shown below.
7. Click Next and the setup completed
8. In the login dialogue box, input the default login password: admin, then press Login to enter the wireless AP’s management user interface page.
9. If using a wired connection, set the IP address of the TCP/IP properties of the wired network card to 192.168.188.X (X is the number range of 2-252), and the PC will be the same IP segment as AP.
10. If connecting wirelessly, set the IP address of the TCP/IP properties of the wireless network card to 192.168.188.X (X is the number range of 2-252) first, so that the AP and PC are in the same IP segment, and set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.

Internet connection and status view

IP settings:
After the configuration is completed, the wireless AP will restart and enter the Operation Mode you set. Then change the IP address of your computer to Obtain an IP address automatically, computer and other wireless devices can connect to the AP for Internet access.

View status:
Manually set a fixed IP address for your computer to 192.168.188.X (X is a number range of 2-252) , then login the wireless AP by its IP address to enter the management user interface and view it status, as shown in the following picture.

Device Management
Users can backup, reboot, and reset to factory default settings through device management menu options. Also, you can modify the WEB login password, upgrade firmware, time synchronization and system log statistics, and other functional settings as shown in the picture below.

Wireless testing

1. Use a Laptop or mobile phone to test whether the wireless network can surf the
   Internet: click wireless network, select the wireless SSID, enter the password to connect the wireless AP, and test whether you can surf the Internet.

2. Check the status of the wireless network connection: signal quality, speed, and Bytes sent and received. Click on Details, check if the IP address and DNS server address, etc. obtained correctly, and confirm that the device is working properly.

Another mode

Gateway Mode
Realize router function, WAN port connect with a modem (ADSL or Fiber) , or WAN port connect internet by dynamic or static IP type.

Repeater mode
Realize wireless bridge and forwarding without compatibility matching with the upper device.

WISP Mode
Wireless ISP clients connect to the wireless base station by wireless, to realize local LAN internet connection sharing.

AP mode
Under AP mode, NAT, DHCP, firewall, and all WAN-related functions are turned off, all wireless and wired interfaces are bridged together, no distinguishing between LAN and WAN.

Based on the Quick Setup Wizard for each mode shown in the above picture, Set the parameters and options that user needs, and click Next

Wireless Network Setting
The device supports the following wireless network settings:

• SSID: The name of the wireless network.
• Security Mode: The security mode used for the wireless network, such as Open, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK.
• Channel: The channel used for the wireless network.
• Wireless Mode: The wireless mode used for the wireless network, such as AP, Repeater, and WDS Bridge.

Network Management
The device supports network management features, such as firmware upgrades, backup and restore configuration file, and system log viewing.

Use your mobile phone to login

Use your mobile phone to login

• Mobile phone login web page of AP (default password is admin)
• When a mobile phone connects to AP through wireless, need to configure static IP according to the below steps
  1. Android system setup steps
  2. IOS system setup steps

1. How to set static IP for Android system mobile phone
   Open the phone click “settings”, choose “WLAN”, find and long press the SSID of the AP, pop-up menu select “Static IP”, and set a static IP 192.168.188.X (X can not be 253 or 252) (the static IP should be same IP segment as AP) for mobile phone, then input the right Gateway IP, network mask and DNS.

2. How to set static IP for IOS system mobile phone
   Click “settings”, choose “Wi-Fi”, click the exclamation mark after connecting the wireless signal successfully, setup the static IP 192.168.188.X(X can not be 253 or 252), then input gateway IP, subnet mask, and DNS, please note: the static IP should be in the same IP segment as AP.

FAQ and Solutions

Q1: Forget login name and password?
A1: Reset to factory default settings: press the reset button for above 10 seconds and release it, the device will reboot and reset to factory default settings automatically.

Q2: Can not log in to wireless AP management WEB interface?

A2:

1. Check if the PC with static IP and if this IP is in the same IP segment of AP, make sure it is not set to another IP range.
2. Reset AP to factory default settings and re-connect to AP.
3. Make sure the wireless AP IP address is 192.168.188.253 and is not occupied by other devices.
4. Check if there is something wrong with the PC and Ethernet cable, recommend using CAT 5e or above UTP cable.

Q3: Forget the wireless network password.

A3:

1. Connect AP by wired, login WEB management interface, click wireless settings—> basic settings—>Encryption—>Password, and set a new password for the wireless network.
2. Reset AP to factory default settings, the default password is 66666666.

Q4: Can not obtain IP Address?
A4:

1. In gateway or WISP mode, check if the DHCP server is enabled
2. In repeater or AP mode, check if the upper network connection is normal, or if the LAN network DHCP server is working well.

Q5: How to change FIT AP to FAT AP?
A5: Switch FAT and FIT modes by clicking the button at the right corner, and the device will reboot. After rebooting, please clear the history buffer files in IE and then log in.

NOTE:
Once the device is switched to FAT AP mode, the AC controller will not be able to manage and control it.

Q6: AC controller device list can not get AP devices?
A6: The modes for the AC controller and AP are different, the AC controller with model prefixed AC is used to control FAT AP, and the model prefixed in FAC or BW is used to control FIT AP.

NOTE:
All the APs support both FAT and FIT AP mode, the default mode is FIT AP mode.

This manual is only used for instructions and provides as accurate information as we can, but we can not make sure all the information in this manual is correct. This manual may be updated because of the product upgrade, we have the right to revise the manual without any notice.

FCC Warning Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RF Exposure Statement
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, This equipment should be installed and operated at a minimum distance of 20cm from the radiator of your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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