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WK-WX Series
802.11ac Wireless AP
with BakPak Lite
User Guide
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Summary

Introduction and Requirements

System Requirements

Minimal system requirement is a computer with an Ethernet port.

Hardware Installation Guide

Instructions for hardware installation are found in the Quick Start Guide.

Default Settings and Credentials

AP Operation Mode and IP

Default operation mode is Access Point with a specific IP address.

Quick Setup Process

Initial AP Configuration

Configure username, password, country, and wireless settings.

Dashboard Overview

AP Status and Information Display

Shows current AP status, IP, subnet mask, and MAC address.

Quick-Access Tiles Navigation

Tiles for rapid access to key configuration sections.

Navigation Bar Functions

Status, Network, Management, Maintenance

Four main navigation options for device management.

BakPak Lite Cloud Management

Registering AP with BakPak

Steps to register the AP with your BakPak account for remote monitoring.

BakPak Lite User Access Control

Granting Site Access Permissions

Create user groups and assign permissions for BakPak site access.

AP Reset Procedures

Reset AP via User Interface

Restore AP to factory defaults using the maintenance menu.

Reset AP via Physical Button

Restore AP to factory defaults using the recessed reset button.

Status Menu: System Log

Viewing and Configuring System Activity Logs

System log for troubleshooting and activity tracking.

Network Configuration: LAN

LAN IP Settings and STP

Configure static or DHCP IP addresses and enable Spanning Tree Protocol.

Wireless Radio Settings

Country Code and Band Steering Setup

Configure country code for functionality and enable band steering.

Wireless Operation Modes Explained

AP, WDS, and Wireless Mode Options

Details on Access Point, WDS, and client compatibility modes.

Channel Mode and Selection Strategy

Configure channel bandwidth and auto/manual channel selection.

Wireless Security Profiles

AP Site Survey and Detection

Utilize AP Detection to perform a site survey for SSIDs.

Creating Wireless Security Profiles

Define security profiles with encryption for SSIDs.

SSID Configuration Details

SSID Settings, Hide SSID, Client Isolation

Configure SSID names, visibility, security, and client isolation.

Guest Network Functionality

Guest Network Design and IP Scheme

Set up guest networks with independent internet access and default IP settings.

Guest Network IP Configuration

Manual IP and DHCP Server Settings

Configure static IP, subnet mask, or DHCP server settings for guest networks.

RADIUS Server Authentication

RADIUS Server Profile Configuration

Set up RADIUS Server profiles for enterprise-level wireless security.

Advanced Wireless Performance Tuning

Transmit Power, RTS;CTS, Beacon Interval

Adjust wireless parameters for optimal performance and power saving.

802.11 r Fast Roaming Setup

Configure 802.11r for faster client roaming between APs.

Advanced Wireless Features

Multicast Enhancement and RSSI Threshold

Optimize media streaming and manage client roaming with RSSI thresholds.

Management: Network Diagnostics

Performing Ping and Traceroute Tests

Tools for diagnosing network connectivity and identifying issues.

SNMP Network Management

Configuring SNMP Location, Contact, and Description

Set SNMP details for network monitoring and management.

LED Status Indicator Control

Option to Disable AP LEDs

Turn off all system LEDs on the AP for reduced visual distraction.

Maintenance: User Account Management

Changing Administrative Username and Password

Securely update the AP's login credentials.

System and Firmware Management

Setting Device Time Zone and Location

Configure the AP's time zone and add a location description.

Firmware Update Process

Steps to update the AP's firmware from the internet or a local file.

Configuration Backup and Restore

Backing Up and Restoring AP Configuration

Save and load AP settings for backup and recovery purposes.

Restoring AP to Factory Defaults

Revert the AP to its original factory default settings.

AP Reboot Functionality

Remotely Restarting the AP

Reboot the AP remotely through the management interface.

Summary

Introduction and Requirements

System Requirements

Minimal system requirement is a computer with an Ethernet port.

Hardware Installation Guide

Instructions for hardware installation are found in the Quick Start Guide.

Default Settings and Credentials

AP Operation Mode and IP

Default operation mode is Access Point with a specific IP address.

Quick Setup Process

Initial AP Configuration

Configure username, password, country, and wireless settings.

Dashboard Overview

AP Status and Information Display

Shows current AP status, IP, subnet mask, and MAC address.

Quick-Access Tiles Navigation

Tiles for rapid access to key configuration sections.

Navigation Bar Functions

Status, Network, Management, Maintenance

Four main navigation options for device management.

BakPak Lite Cloud Management

Registering AP with BakPak

Steps to register the AP with your BakPak account for remote monitoring.

BakPak Lite User Access Control

Granting Site Access Permissions

Create user groups and assign permissions for BakPak site access.

AP Reset Procedures

Reset AP via User Interface

Restore AP to factory defaults using the maintenance menu.

Reset AP via Physical Button

Restore AP to factory defaults using the recessed reset button.

Status Menu: System Log

Viewing and Configuring System Activity Logs

System log for troubleshooting and activity tracking.

Network Configuration: LAN

LAN IP Settings and STP

Configure static or DHCP IP addresses and enable Spanning Tree Protocol.

Wireless Radio Settings

Country Code and Band Steering Setup

Configure country code for functionality and enable band steering.

Wireless Operation Modes Explained

AP, WDS, and Wireless Mode Options

Details on Access Point, WDS, and client compatibility modes.

Channel Mode and Selection Strategy

Configure channel bandwidth and auto/manual channel selection.

Wireless Security Profiles

AP Site Survey and Detection

Utilize AP Detection to perform a site survey for SSIDs.

Creating Wireless Security Profiles

Define security profiles with encryption for SSIDs.

SSID Configuration Details

SSID Settings, Hide SSID, Client Isolation

Configure SSID names, visibility, security, and client isolation.

Guest Network Functionality

Guest Network Design and IP Scheme

Set up guest networks with independent internet access and default IP settings.

Guest Network IP Configuration

Manual IP and DHCP Server Settings

Configure static IP, subnet mask, or DHCP server settings for guest networks.

RADIUS Server Authentication

RADIUS Server Profile Configuration

Set up RADIUS Server profiles for enterprise-level wireless security.

Advanced Wireless Performance Tuning

Transmit Power, RTS;CTS, Beacon Interval

Adjust wireless parameters for optimal performance and power saving.

802.11 r Fast Roaming Setup

Configure 802.11r for faster client roaming between APs.

Advanced Wireless Features

Multicast Enhancement and RSSI Threshold

Optimize media streaming and manage client roaming with RSSI thresholds.

Management: Network Diagnostics

Performing Ping and Traceroute Tests

Tools for diagnosing network connectivity and identifying issues.

SNMP Network Management

Configuring SNMP Location, Contact, and Description

Set SNMP details for network monitoring and management.

LED Status Indicator Control

Option to Disable AP LEDs

Turn off all system LEDs on the AP for reduced visual distraction.

Maintenance: User Account Management

Changing Administrative Username and Password

Securely update the AP's login credentials.

System and Firmware Management

Setting Device Time Zone and Location

Configure the AP's time zone and add a location description.

Firmware Update Process

Steps to update the AP's firmware from the internet or a local file.

Configuration Backup and Restore

Backing Up and Restoring AP Configuration

Save and load AP settings for backup and recovery purposes.

Restoring AP to Factory Defaults

Revert the AP to its original factory default settings.

AP Reboot Functionality

Remotely Restarting the AP

Reboot the AP remotely through the management interface.

Pakedge WK Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPakedge
ModelWK Series
CategoryWireless Access Point
LanguageEnglish

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