araknis NETWORKS AN-520-AP-I Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access Point User Guide

: June 16, 2024
: araknis NETWORKS

araknis NETWORKS AN-520-AP-I Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access Point araknis
NETWORKS AN-520-AP-I Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access Point

Thank you!

Thank you for choosing an Araknis™ Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access Point (AP). With a circular housing, an easy mounting system, convenient PoE power, and the latest Wi-Fi 6 wireless technologies, these products are ideal as staples in both residential and commercial applications.

Features

802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 Certified
Sleek circular design
1× 2.5 Gigabit LAN port w/PoE-IN
1× Gigabit LAN port (data only)
AN-820-AP-I: 4×4 dual-band 802.11AX 3600Mbps
AN-520-AP-I: 2×2 dual-band 802.11AX 3000Mbps
Overs enabled

Unbox the AP

The package contains:

Access point (AP)
Mounting bracket
Tile ceiling backing plate
Quick Start Guide QR card
Male-to-femaile category jumper cable
Tile ceiling mounting hardware
Drywall mounting hardware
Wood surface mounting hardware

Note: This guide uses the 820 AP for illustrative purposes.

Installing the AP

How to Remove the Cable Bay Cover
Ceiling Mount

Note:

Use the ceiling back plate on top of acoustic ceiling tiles to prevent the mounting nuts from pulling through the tile.

Positioning the Ceiling Mount

Positioning The Ceiling Mount

The center line of the bracket is not necessarily the center line of the AP when it’s being installed. Use the above guide to understand the center line of the AP when installing the bracket.

Using the Jumper Cable

Using The Jumper Cable

You can mount your access point to the electrical box in one of two positions, shown below. These options are provided to provide cable bend relief for cables of different lengths and thicknesses. The illustrations do not reflect pre-install steps. Run the wire or jumper prior to connecting the access point.

Connections

Note: Use the jumper cable when using Cat 6A in Position B.

Connections

Note: This AP requires 802.3at (30W) PoE. Do not use 802.3af (15W) or a passive PoE injector as 15W is only enough to power the device, connect to Overs, and broadcast an SSID with minimal throughput.

LED Operation and Resets

Led Operation And Resets

LED Behavior

AP State	LED Behavior	Description
Operational States	No LED	The AP is not powered on.
Solid White	The AP is in the about stage of the startup

process.

Blinking White| The AP is at the kernel stage of the startup

process.

Solid Blue| The AP started correctly and is running in

an operational state.

Blinking Blue| The AP is operational but is

underpowered.

Error States| Blinking

Orange

| The AP is not connected to the internet.
Blinking Green| The AP is updating it’s firmware.
Solid Orange| The AP failed a firmware update and

needs to be recovered.

Solid Red| The AP is non-functional.

How to Perform a Hardware Factory Default

How To Perform A Hardware Factory Default

Press and hold the Reset button for more than 20 seconds. Release the button when the LED blinks red.

Allow two to four minutes for the AP to restart and load the factory default settings, then log into the AP using the default username and password (arachnids; arachnids) and configure the AP like new, or upload a configuration file.

Reset Button Action	LED State	Description

Hold the reset button for 1-9

seconds

| Blinking

Green

| Restarts the AP
Hold the reset button for 10-19

seconds*

| Blinking

Orange

| Only resets the username and

password

Hold the reset button for more than

20 seconds

| Blinking

Red

| Resets the AP to factory

defaults

*This action is only available when the Reset Password toggle is disabled in the web interface.

Configuration

Arrakis APs can be configured through Overs or the local interface. The local interface is accessible using Orc’s we connect feature, typing the AP’s DHCP address into your browser’s address bar, or using the AP’s default IP address.

Configuring the AP in Overs

Overs provides Wi-Fi management, remote device management, real-time notifications, and intuitive customer management, using your computer or mobile device. Setup is plug-and-play, with no port forwarding or DDNS address required.

To add this device to your Overs account:

Connect the AP to the internet
Log into Orc (www.ovrc.com)
Scan the site using an Overs Pro device, or add the AP manually by entering the MAC address and Service Tag.
Click here for our article on Getting Started With Overs Wi-Fi Management.

Logging into the Web Interface

Log into the AP using the default credentials
Username| arachnids
---|---
Password| arachnids

You must update the password after initial login.

Pro Tip: Strong passwords are long and unrelated to the client’s public details. For example, the pepperoni pizzas is stronger and easier to remember than Password or the smiths.

Saving and Applying Changes

Click the Save button after applying changes to a page. This holds the new settings in the Apply Changes field.
After all desired changes have been made, click the flashing Apply Changes button, at the bottom of the left menu, to review the new settings. Click Apply to make the changes or Revert to cancel the changes.

Note: Settings take effect after the progress bar reaches 100%.

Other Access Methods: DHCP IP Address

The WAP is configured to DHCP by default so that the DHCP server can assign an IP address when the AP is connected to the network (the DHCP server is usually the router). This address can be used for accessing the web interface.

Use one of these methods to find the IP address of the AP:

Check the device list in Overs.
Check the client table on your router.
Use a network scanner (e.g. Fang) to scan the network. The Arrakis WAP manufacturer field displays Snape.
See the highlighted field in the Fang screenshot to the right for an example of an Arrakis device being identified.

Accessing the AP Using the Default IP Address

f the AP is not given a DHCP address, or needs to be accessed while not connected to a network, you can configure your computer’s network connection to access the AP using the default IP address, 192.168.20.253.

Step 1: Connect your PC to the AP using an Ethernet cable.