WAVLINK AC1200 High Power Outdoor Gigabit WiFi Range Extender/AP/Router User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- WavLink
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AC1200 High Power Outdoor Gigabit
Wi-Fi Range Extender/AP/Router
OVERVIEW
- 2.4G RP-SMA Antenna Connectors
- 5G RP-SMA Antenna Connectors
- Wi-Fi Signal LED
- Wi-Fi LED
- WAN LED
- LAN LED
- Power LED
- Reset button
- LAN port (POE)
- WAN port (POE)
- Grounding terminal
LED INDICATOR
| Power | On | The device is being powered on. |
|---|---|---|
| Off | The device is not receiving power. | |
| WAN | On | The Ethernet port is connected. |
| Off | The Ethernet port is disconnected. | |
| LAN | On | The Ethernet port is connected. |
| Off | The Ethernet port is disconnected. |
Wi-Fi Signal
| Mode | Description | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP/Router | ON | ON | ON | Wi-Fi signal output power 100%. |
| Repeater | ON | ON | ON | Better reception: signal 75%-100%. |
| ON | ON | OFF | Good reception: signal 50%-75%. | |
| ON | OFF | OFF | Weak reception: signal below 50%. | |
| Flashing | OFF | OFF | Disconnected. |
Installation
1. Please follow the installation steps when assembling the device.
Pass the R345 cable through the spiral cover.- Pass the R345 cable through the rubber seal.
- Pass the R345 cable through the holder.
- Connect the R345 cable to the POE IN/WAN port.
- Spin the 2.4G antenna into the 2.4G external RP-SMA connector.
- Spin 5G antenna into the 5G external RP-SMA connector.
- Screw the holder.
- Plug the rubber seal to the holder.
- Screw the spiral cover.
BASIC INFO
Default IP: 192.168.10.1
Login: http://wifi.wavlink.com
Default Password: admin
2.4G SSID: WAVLINK-N
5G SSID: WAVLINK-AC
Official Website: www.wavlink.com
Technical Support: support@wavlink.com
2. Install the device:
2.1 Firstly fasten the device to somewhere firm, then install the device in
the holder.
Remark
If you happen to live in a zone where lightning happens a lot, we suggest that
you install the device through a grounding connection in order to strengthen
the lightning-resistant function.
2.2 Now please follow the steps below.
Connect a cable to al POE ports of the POE converter.- Connect “LAN DATA IN” to the “LAN” of your router.
- Plug in the device through the power adapter.
- Push the “ON/OFF” button to turn on or off the device.
Attention
- Ensure that you use a certified CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet cable with R345 connectors.
- Ensure that the length of the Ethernet cable is less than 60m (196 ft.).
Configuration
1. Connection.
1.1 Via Wireless
Turn on your Wi-Fi, search the SSID of this product on your wireless devices (smartphone, tablet computer, laptop, etc.) and connect to it.
1.2 Via Cable
Connect the Ethernet cable to your PC/laptop and device LAN port. then you can
start configuring the device.
2. Launch a browser from your laptop/PC or smartphone and enter
wifi.wavlink.com or 192.168.10.1 in the address
field. The default password is admin.
3. Please select the mode that is fit for your need.
3.1 Wi-Fi Repeater Mode
Choose an existing WiFi to connect to and enter the existing WiFi password.
3.2 Router Mode
Please choose an Internet type and input the password accordingly.
Which WAN Type am I supposed to choose?
If you use the DSL line and you are only provided an account name and a
password by your ISP, choose PPPoE. If you use cable TV or fiber cable, choose
DHCP(Dynamic IP). If you are provided information such as IP address, Subnet
Mask and Default Gateway, choose Static IP.
3.3 LAN Bridge (AP mode)
Please set Wi-Fi AP security information by following the instruction.
Wi-Fi Configuration
On the Wi-Fi configuration page, you can change the Wi-Fi name, Security Type, and Wi-Fi Password.(“Note” In Repeater mode, the WiFi’s password must be set to the same as the host WiFi)
Firmware Upgrade
If you need to update firmware, please proceed as the following steps:
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Download the latest firmware file from www.wavlink.com.
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Extract the firmware from the downloaded file.
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Log in to wifi.wavlink.com or 192.168.10.1, then choose “Setup” and select “Upgrade Firmware”.
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Click on Browse/Choose File to locate the firmware file.
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Click on Apply, and wait for the firmware upgrade process to complete.
What is a firmware upgrade and why do I need it?
Firmware contains fixes for bugs and new features, please keep the latest
firmware to improve the experience of using the product. Please do not use the
wrong firmware, otherwise, it will damage your device and void the product
warranty.
For more details, please visit our website
www.wavlink.com Our Technical Support:
support@wavlink.com
FAQ
Q1. Why doesn’t the login page appear after enteringhttp://wifl.wavlink.com?****
– Make sure your PC is set to obtain IP address automatically.
– Please make sure you entered the correct website.
– Reboot your device and try again.
Q2. What can | do if | can not access the Internet?****
– Make sure your Internet works normally, please contact your ISP(Internet
Service Provider) if it doesn’t.
– Initiate your browser, enter 192.168.10.1 or
wifl.wavlink.com, then set up the following quick
start guide.
– Reboot your device and try again.
Q3. How do? restore the device to the factory default setting?****
– Press and hold the reset button of the mesh device for 6 seconds.
Q4. What can I do if I forget my administration management password?****
– Please refer to 03 to reset the device, the default password is admin.
Q5. How do! find the best location for mesh devices.?****
– Please put your mesh devices in a relatively open space to avoid obstacles such as metal objects, reinforced concrete walls and so on.
Please visit https://www.wavlink.com/en_us/faq.html for more details.
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE NOTICE
This product includes software codes developed by third parties. These
software codes are subject to either the GNU General Public License (GPL),
Version 2, June 1991 or the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), Version
2.1, February 1999. You can copy, distribute, and/or modify in accordance with
the terms and conditions of GPL or LGPL. The source code should be complete.
if you want us to provide any additional source code files under GNU General
Public License (GPL), please contact us in these matters. We are committed to
meeting the requirements of the GNU General Public License (GPL). You are
welcome to contact our local office to get the corresponding software and
licenses. Please inform us of your contact details (full address) and the
product code. We will send you a software package with the software and
license for free.
The respective programs are distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the
implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Please refer to the GNU General Public License website for further
information.
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http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html
WEEE Directive & Product Disposal
At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or returned to the supplier for disposal.
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