HFCL ion4xe Access Point User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- HFCL
Table of Contents
HFCL
ion4xe Access Point
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our ion4xe Access Point. ion4xe is a clouc-managed 2×2:2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 certified Access Point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency.
Packaging Content
ion4xe Specifications
Peak Throughput(aggregate)| Upto 1.78 Gbps( 1202 Mbps for 5 GHz and
574 Mbps for 2.4 GHz)
Wi-Fi Standard Support| 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ac Wave 2/ax
lnlerfc1ce| t X 10110011000 BASE-T Ethernet
1 X 2500 Base X Optical Elhernet SFP
Radio Mode| 2×2 MU-MIMO with 2 spatial streams
Mesh Support| Self-creating,Self-healing EasyMesh
Maximum number of SSIO
(per radio)
| 16
Maximum User Support| 1024
Power Supply| IEEE 802.3ut PoE/PoE+
Power Consumption (Max)| 17 W (approx.)
Max Transmit Power| 30 dBm for 2.4 GHz, 30 dBm for 5 GHz (will depend on
country-specific guidelines}
Antenna Type| Option for external antenna
Management| Standalone (via GUI) or through
on-premise based solution or cloud-based
Enclosure Dimensions| 182 x 185 x 89 mm or 7.17 x 7.28 x 3.5 inches
Weight| 1 kg
Operating Temperature| -15°C to 60°C
Certifications| FCC Class A, CE, Passpoint 2.0, WPA3, EasyMesh, RoHS 3.0
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Mounting of ion4xe Access Point
The ion4xe can be mounted on a pole or to a wall. Perform the following steps for appropriate installation.
- Align L Plate with the holes at the back of Access Point
- Use the provided screws to fix the plate onto the Access Point.
The mounting bracket is fixed onto the mounting holes on the Access Point
Pole Mount
- Align the bracket mounted Access Point with pole holder & U-Bolt
- Pass the U-Bolt through the cuts of pole holder & mounting bracket. Secure it in place with the screws.
- Access Point has the freedom of movement along with the vertical & horizontal axis
Note: The pole mounting is designed for poles of diameter 40 mm to 60 mm. For mountings on larger size poles upto 140 mm, contact at iosales@hfcl.com
Attaching External Antennas
Sector Antenna
Attach the sector antenna to expand coverage to 60, 90 or 120 degrees.
- Secure the wallmount bracket on the back of the sector antenna
- Align the bracket mounted sector antenna with the pole clamp
- This type of mounting enables vertical and horizontal movement by loosening few of the bolts as shown below
- Attach one end of the RF Cables to the sector antenna& the other end on the N type connectors of the Access Point
- The final view is as shown below
WARNING: HFCL is not held liable for any damages incurred during the process.
Getting the ion4xe Online
Step 1: Power up
The Access Point can be powered up using PoE adaptor (48V) as shown below:
Step 2: Connect to the network
Section 1: Standalone AP
Follow the steps mentioned below and connect the Access Point to a network:
- Connect an ethernet cable to the computer.
- Connect the other end of ethernet cable to the data port on PoE adapter (48V)
- Connect ion4xe PoE supported ethernet port to PoE adapter power port. Device will be powered on
- Configure the computer with a same domain static IP 192.168.1.X and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (X is from 2 to 255)
- Open the web browser and enter the Access Point static IP address in the address bar: 192.168.1.1
- A login screen will appear.
- Enter the default login credential details: User- root, Password- hfcl@ion
Section 2: Controller Managed AP
Follow the steps mentioned to connect Access Point to a network
- Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer.
- Power-up the AP through PoE adaptor
- Connect the AP to DHCP network and Internet
- Login to HFCL 10 cloud controller (cNIMS) iocloud.hfcl.com with credentials provided.
- To get cNMS login credential, please send request email to iosupport@hfcl.com with below details
- Add AP group under configuration
- Add APs in the AP group
- Create SSID in the AP group
- Refer our website io.hfcl.com for detailed information to configure AP through cNMS
Step 3: Check the LED status
| LED Color | Status |
|---|
Power LEO Green
|
Green color notifies the user that the device is powered ON
2.4 GHz Status LEO
| Solid blue color notifies the user that the 2.4 GHz radio is active and blinks while data is being transmitted on 2.4 GHz radio
5 GHz Status LED
| Solid blue color notifies the user that the 5 GHz radio is active and blinks while data is being transmitted on 5 GHz radio
Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions to avoid damage to the ion4xe Access Point:
- Do not power the device during installation
- Keep away from high voltage cables
- Do not power off the unit in the middle of an upgrade process
- The gland should be ground facing all the time
- Do not open the enclosure
- Fasten the device tightly
- Make sure the earthing wire is connected properly to the earthing points
Contact Us:
Email: iosupport@hfcl.com
Website: www.hfcl.com
www.io.hfcl.com
8, Commercial Complex, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash-ll, New Delhi- 110048
References
- HFCL | Leading Digital Network Solutions | Manufacturers of Optical Fiber Cables
- IO by HFCL: Transforming Telecom and Technology Solutions