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Xclaim Xi-1 User Manual

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Copyright © 2015 Ruckus Wireless,
Inc.
Published May 2015
Xclaim Xi-1
802.11n
Wi-Fi Access
Point
Quick Setup
Guide
This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions
on how to set up one or more Xclaim Access Points. After
completing the steps described in this Guide, you will be
able to install the Access Points (APs) at your site and
provide wireless network access to users.
BEFORE YOU
B
EGIN
Your Xclaim Access Point can be managed either by the
“CloudManager for Xclaim” web application or the
“Harmony for Xclaim” mobile application.
If you decide to use Harmony to manage your Access
Points locally, you will need to download the Harmony for
Xclaim mobile application. Harmony is supported on iOS
platforms (iPhone, iTouch and iPad) and can be
downloaded for free from Apple store. Harmony is also
available for Android Smartphones and can be downloaded
for free from the Google Play store.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Xclaim Xi-1 Access Point
Mounting screws and anchors (2)
Security screw
Unit removal pin
Regulatory flyer
Product warranty statement
1 x Cat5e Patch Cable
1 x 802.3af PoE Injector
This Quick Setup Guide
SETUP R
EQUIREMEN
T
S
You will need:
An iOS or Android device with the “Harmony for
Xclaim” application loaded and running
(or)
An account on CloudManager for Xclaim.
A modem (DSL or cable), broadband router, or other
device provided by your Internet Service Provider
that brings Internet access to your site.
A DHCP server to provide IP addresses to your
Access Point and wireless clients that connect to it.
Either a PoE injector (supplied) or an optional 12V
power supply (purchased separately) or your own
802.3af or 802.3at compliant PoE switch.
STEP 1: I NITIAL CONFIGURATION
Setting up the Access Point
You can initially set up your Xclaim Access Points in one
location and then later relocate them when you are satisfied
with the configuration
1 Remove the Xclaim Access Point from its
packaging
2 Power up the Access Point
a. Connect the Access Point to a 802.3af
(PoE) compliant switch.
b. Alternatively, Plug in the supplied PoE
injector to a convenient and protected
power outlet
3 Connect the “PoE out” port of the PoE injector to
the Xclaim Access Point
4 Connect the remaining Ethernet port on the PoE
injector to a spare port on your Ethernet switch or
DSL/Cable Modem
5 Once power has been supplied to the Xclaim
Access Point, verify that the Power Indicator on
the Xclaim Access Point is illuminated.
Option #1 - Setting up your CloudManager account
1.
Visit http://www.xclaimwireless.com and register
for an account. Enter a valid email-ID, username
and password.
2.
Login with either the username or email ID to
access your account.
Option #2 - Setting up HARMONY
1. After installing Harmony, open the mobile
application. You will now enter the setup Wizard.
2. Select the country, which will in turn be pushed to
Access Points and acts as the regulatory domain
for all your Access Points.
3. Please create the “Admin” password. This
password will be used to login to the mobile
application and will also be synced with the
Access Point.
4. The next screen allows you to create a network to
assign to Access Points later. You can choose to
skip this if you wish.
5. Click “Finish”. You are now ready to start
configuring your Access Point using Harmony.
STEP 2: Register/Claim Access Point(s)
Option #1 - Via CloudManager
1. When logging in for the first time, you will be
automatically shown the “Register Access Point”
page.
2. Please enter the serial number of the Access
Point (found at the back of the Access Point),
configure an Access Point name and other
parameters and click “Save”.
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Xclaim Xi-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelXclaim Xi-1
Wireless Standard802.11ac
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
MIMO Technology2x2 MIMO
Ethernet Ports1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
AntennaInternal
Power over Ethernet802.3af
Mounting OptionsCeiling, Wall
ManagementWeb-based
Maximum Transmit Power20 dBm
SecurityWPA2
Maximum Data Rate1.3 Gbps

Summary

Before You Begin

Management Options

Describes managing Access Points via CloudManager web app or Harmony mobile app.

Setup Requirements

Required Items for Setup

Lists necessary hardware, software, and network components for initial setup.

Initial Configuration

Setting Up the Access Point

Step-by-step instructions for powering up the Access Point and connecting it.

CloudManager Account Setup

Guide to registering for and accessing a CloudManager for Xclaim account.

Harmony Mobile App Setup

Instructions for downloading and configuring the Harmony mobile application.

Register/Claim Access Point

Claiming via CloudManager

Procedure to register the Access Point's serial number in CloudManager.

Claiming via Harmony

Steps to claim an Access Point using the Harmony mobile application.

Create Network/WLAN/SSID

Creating Networks via CloudManager

Instructions for creating a new network configuration using CloudManager.

Creating Networks via Harmony

Guide to creating a new network configuration using the Harmony mobile app.

Attach Network to Access Point

Attaching via CloudManager

Steps to link a created network to an Access Point using CloudManager.

Attaching via Harmony

Steps to link a created network to an Access Point using Harmony.

Place Access Point

Physical Placement and Connection

Instructions for physically installing the Access Point and connecting it to the network.

Verify Installation

Testing Wireless Connectivity

How to connect a device to the new network and verify internet access.

Optional Mounting Instructions

Mounting to a Flat Surface

Instructions for mounting the Access Point to a wall or ceiling.

Mounting to a T-Bar

Instructions for mounting the Access Point to a suspended T-bar ceiling grid.

Physical Security Screw

Guidance on using a Torx screwdriver for physical security mounting.