NC-link NC-AP211 - User Manual

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How to configure 3-Step Quick Connection of NC-LINK
Outdoor CPE in WDS mode
For NC-AP211 & NC-AP212
1. Interface Instruction:
LAN: 10/100Mbps RJ45 port, can support 24V Passive PoE.
WAN: 10/100Mbps RJ45 port, can support 24V Passive PoE, but it changes to LAN port under
WDS, Repeater and AP operation mode
Reset: Reset Button, press 10~15 seconds, outdoor CPE will revert to default settings.
DC: 12V/1A DC input injector.
F(fn): Mean Function, can select the CPE’s channel and master or slave mode.
S: Mean Selection, can select the functions or view CPE’s Channel, IP address and Signal strength
status.
LED Display: Show the status of Channel, IP Address, Master or Client, RF Power.
LED Display Content
Content Instruction
Remark
H: Hotspot, WDS mode, Master AP
149: Channel is 149
Show the channel of Master and Slave AP;
Pls note, the channel should be same with
Master and Slave AP.
If not operate this LED display in 10 mins,
the screen will be automatically black
screen
C: Client, WDS Mode, Slave AP
149: Channel is 149
A: IP Address
253: IP address is 192.168.188.253
Show Master and Slave AP’s IP address;
Remark:
In Master and Slave APs, there is one
device with IP address: 192.168.188.253;
Other device with IP of 192.168.188.X, to
avoid the IP address conflict.,
P: RF Power
-42: The signal Strength is -42dBm
The signal strength is different if distance
different.

Summary

Interface Instruction

Port and Indicator Descriptions

Details the LAN, WAN, Reset, DC ports and F(fn), S buttons on the outdoor CPE.

LED Display Content and Interpretation

Explains the meaning of LED indicators for channel, IP address, and RF power.

LED Display Instruction and Configuration

Default Settings and Mode Change

Describes default IP, channel, and how to change the Master AP mode.

Establishing Connection

Step-by-step guide on initiating a connection between Master and Slave APs.

Monitoring Connection Status

How to view CPE's IP address, channel, and signal strength after connection.

Firmware Status and Advanced Notes

Viewing Connection Status via WEB Interface

Shows how to check device list, IP, signal strength, and uptime in the web interface.

Channel Adjustment and Connection Behavior

Notes on changing channels post-connection and behavior during power loss.

Adding More Slave APs and Capacity

Instructions for adding additional slave APs and the master AP's capacity.

Default Mode and IP Address Recap

Reiterates the default mode (Slave/C) and IP address (192.168.188.253).

NC-link NC-AP211 Specifications

General

Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	300 Mbps
Antenna	2x 5dBi external antennas
Security	WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK