GRANDSTREAM GWN7605 Enterprise 802.11ac Wave-2 2×2:2 Wi-Fi Access Point Installation Guide

GRANDSTREAM GWN7605 Enterprise 802.11ac Wave-2 2×2:2 Wi-Fi Access Point

OVERVIEW

The GWN7605 is an affordable 802.11ac Wave-2 Wi-Fi access point ideal for small to medium wireless network deployments with medium user density. It offers dual-band 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beam-forming technology and a sophisticated antenna design for maximum network throughput and expanded Wi-Fi coverage range. To ensure easy installation and management, the GWN7605 uses a controller-less distributed network management design in which the controller is embedded within the product’s web user interface. The GWN7605 is also supported by GWN.Cloud and GWN Manager, Grandstream’s cloud and on-premise Wi- Fi management platforms. It is the ideal Wi-Fi AP for voice-over-Wi-Fi deployments and offers a seamless connection with Grandstream’s Wi-Fi-capable IP phones. With support for advanced QoS, low-latency real-time applications, mesh networks, captive portals, 100+ concurrent clients per AP and dual Gigabit network ports with PoE/PoE+, the GWN7605 is scalable Wi-Fi solution for deployments such as retail locations, restaurants, small offices and more.

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or modify the device.
• Do not expose this device to temperatures outside range of 0 °C to 40 °C for operating and -10 °C to 60 °C for storage.
• Do not expose the GWN7605 to environments outside of the following humidity range: 10-90% RH (non-condensing).
• Do not power cycle your GWN7605 during system boot up or firmware upgrade. You may corrupt firmware images and cause the unit to malfunction.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

GWN7605 PORTS

Press for 7 seconds to reset factory default settings.

POWERING AND CONNECTING THE GWN7605

GWN7605 can be powered on using PoE/PoE+ switch using following steps:

• Step 1: Plug a RJ45 Ethernet cable into the network port of GWN7605.
• Step 2: Plug the other end into the uplink port of the power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) switch.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

GWN7605 can be mounted on the wall or ceiling, Please refer to the following steps for the appropriate installation.

Wall Mount

1. Position the mounting bracket at the desired location on the wall with the arrow pointing up.
2. Use a pencil to mark the four mounting holes (screw holes DIA 5.5mm, reticle hole DIA 25mm).
3. If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, then cut or drill a circle approximately 18mm in diameter.
4. Insert screw anchors into the 5.5mm holes. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall by inserting the screws into the anchors.
5. Connect the ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7605.
6. Align the arrow on the GWN7605 AP with the arrow on the locking tab of the mounting bracket and ensure that your GWN is firmly seated on the mounting bracket.
7. Turn the GWN clockwise until it locks into place and fits the locking tab.

Ceiling Mount
Note: Ceiling mounting is recommended for optimal coverage performance

1. Remove the ceiling tile.
2. Place the ceiling backing plate in the center of the ceiling tile and mark the mounting screw holes (screw holes DIA 5.5mm, reticle hole DIA 25mm).
3. Insert the screws through the mounting bracket.
4. Connect th Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7605.
5. Align the arrow on the GWN7605 with the arrow on the locking tab of the mounting bracket and ensure that your GWN is firmly seated on the mounting bracket and connect the network and power cables.
6. Turn the GWN clockwise until it locks into place and fits the locking tab..

CONNECT TO GWN7605 DEFAULT Wi-Fi NETWORK

GWN7605 can be used as standalone access point out of box, or after factory reset with Wi-Fi enabled by default.
After powering the GWN7605 and connecting it to the network, GWN7605 will broadcast a default SSID based on its MAC address GWN[MAC’s last 6 digits] and a random password.
Note: GWN7605’s default SSID and password information are printed on the MAC tag of the unit.

ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION INTERFACE

A computer connected to the GWN7605’s SSID, or to the same network as the GWN7605 can discover and access its configuration interface using one of the below methods:

Method 1: Discover GWN7605 using its MAC Address

1. Locate the MAC address on the MAC tag of the unit, which is on the underside of the device, or on the package.
2. From a computer connected to same network as the GWN7605, type in following address using GWN7605’s MAC address on your brows-er: https://gwn_.localExample: If a GWN7605 has the MAC address C0:74:AD:8B:4E:28, this unit can be accessed by typing https://gwn_c074ad8b4e28.local on the browser.

Method 2: Discover GWN7605 using GWN Discovery Tool

1. Download and install GWN Discovery Tool from the following link: http://www.grandstream.com/tools/GWNDiscoveryTool.zip
2. Open the GWN DiscoveryTool, and click on Scan.
3. The tool will discover all GWN76XX Access Points connected on the network showing their MAC and IP addresses.
4. Click on Manage Device to be redirected directly to the GWN7605’s configuration interface, or type in manually the displayed IP address on your browser.

Enter username and password to login. (The default administrator user name is “admin” and the default random password can be found at the sticker on the GWN7605).

Notes:

• Make sure that the GWN7605 is not already paired with another GWN76xx Access Point as slave, GWN7000 Router Series or GWN. Cloud, otherwise the configuration interface cannot be accessed
• If the GWN7605 is already paired, make sure to unpair it first, or do a factory reset.
• It is customer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with local regulations for frequency bands, transmit power and others.
• To manage GWN7605 over cloud, please refer to https://www.gwn.cloud.

The GNU GPL license terms are incorporated into the device firmware and can be accessed via the Web user interface of the device at my_device_ip/gpl_li- cense. It can also be accessed here:
http://www.grandstream.com/legal/open-source-software
To obtain a CD with GPL source code information please submit a written request to info@grandstream.com
Refer to online documents and FAQ for more detailed information: http://www.grandstream.com/our-products

Grandstream Networks, Inc.
126 Brookline Ave, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02215. USA
Tel : +1 (617) 566 – 9300
Fax: +1 (617) 249 – 1987
www.grandstream.com
For Warranty and RMA information, please visit www.grandstream.com

References

• Open Source Software
• Grandstream Networks - Networking & Unified Communications
• Open Source Software
• Products | Grandstream Networks
• Support- Grandstream Networks
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