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User’s Guide Wireless LAN Access Point EA-7HW02AP1 Model No. EA-7HW03AP1 Wireless LAN Access Point(wave2) Wireless LAN Access Point(wave1) EA-7HW03AP1 EA-7HW02AP1 Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
• Panasonic shall have no liability for any damage caused by disaster such as earthquakes, lightnings, storm and floods, fire, actions by a third party, other incidents, accidents arising from customers' intentional or negligent misuse and use under abnormal conditions, and for any incidental loss arising from availability or unavailability of this product.
Safety Precautions To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper and safe operation of your unit. WARNING: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Major Operating Controls and Their Functions ········································································· 24 1.4. Power feeding method ········································································································ 32 1.5. Interface specifications ······································································································· 33 EA-7HW02AP1 installation work ··································································································· 36 2.1. Installations and Connections ······························································································· 37 2.2. Determine the installation place of wireless unit ······································································· 38 2.3.
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Main unit and accessories The main unit and the following accessories are contained in the package box. Make sure that all of them are contained when opened the package. ▌EA-7HW02AP1 Product name Illustration Total number Remarks Main unit AC adapter...
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Ethernet cable (Category 5e or better, with RJ-45 modular plugs on both ends) This product (EA-7HW02AP1/ EA-7HW03AP1) is water-resistant (JIS C 0920 Protection grade 2, drip-proof type II). Avoid direct water jet and do not submerge this product in water when performing the installation work.
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To run a radio station of the second generation low-power data communication system as an outdoor fixed station, it is required to display both the name the owner of the corresponding radio station (or the name of the service provider) and the contact address. The following are the content to be displayed. •...
Option (Sold separately) ▌PoE injector The following options are available to use EA-7HW02AP1 more conveniently. Contact your dealer from whom you purchased this product for purchasing. Product name Illustration Total number <Model no.> PoE injector <EA-7HW00PWR1>...
Precautions for use The installation work must be carried out by a professional installer. Incorrect installation may cause tip-over resulting in accidents. Turn the power off when cleaning this product. Use a soft cloth to clean this product. When dust is hard to remove, use a soft cloth soaked in diluted detergent and squeezed hard to wipe it, and then wipe with a dry soft cloth.
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Notes on radio waves • This product is certified to radio equipment technical standards based on Radio Act (2.4 GHz ISM band low-power data communication system and 5 GHz band low-power data communication system). Therefore, no license of a radio station is necessary for use of this product. •...
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Security-related notice on use of wireless LAN products • In a wireless LAN, information is transmitted/received between a PC and this product using radio wave instead of a LAN cable. Therefore, it has an advantage that the LAN connection is always available in a range which radio waves reach.
1.1. Equipment specifications ▌Wi-Fi base station for business use EA-7HW02AP1 Item EA-7HW02AP1 External Wireless IEEE802.11b/g/n, IEEE802.11a/n/ac (wave1) (Simultaneous use is interface possible.) Wired 10/100/1000BASE-T 1 port Frequency 2.4 GHz 2412-2462MHz 5 GHz 5180-5240, 5260-5320, 5500-5700, 5745-5825 MHz. Transmission power Maximum 2.4GHz: 28.23 dBm / Maximum 5GHz: 27.82 dBm.
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▌Wi-Fi base station for business use EA-7HW03AP1 Item EA-7HW03AP1 External Wireless IEEE802.11b/g/n, IEEE802.11a/n/ac (wave2) (Simultaneous use is possible.) interface Wired 10/100/1000BASE-T 2 ports USB 3.0 2 ports Maintenance Console interface 1 port Frequency 2.4 GHz 2412-2462MHz 5 GHz 5180MHz~5240MHz, 5745MHz ~ 5825MHz Transmission power Maximum 2G : 29.88dBm / Maximum 5G : 25.93dBm (5180~5240MHz), 29.1dBm ( 5745 ~ 5825MHz )
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AC adapter Item Specifications Input voltage 100 V - 240 V AC However, the provided power cord is only for 100 V AC. Prepare a power cord separately when using 200 V AC power supply. Output voltage/power 24 V DC/36 W Required operating Temperature: 0 °C - 40 °C environment...
1.2. Appearance/Dimensions (Specifications of this product are subject to change without notice) ▌EA-7HW02AP1 Main unit Outline view (Unit: mm) 29±1.0 159±2.5...
1.3. Major Operating Controls and Their Functions ▌Wi-Fi base station EA-7HW02AP1 The following are descriptions about the appearance of this product and names/functions of each operating control. Mounter To be used when mounting on a wall/ceiling. Rear Status LED Indicates the status of the MAC address wireless unit.
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Descriptions about each LED, switch and connector are in the following table. Signal Function ACT LED Indicates the operational/error status of the unit. Lights red Error detection during operation Lights green In operation 5G LED Displays the status of wireless IF 5 GHz Lights green In normal operation In the process of start-up...
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AC adapter (standard accessory) Connect to the AC outlet to supply power to the wireless unit. AC adapter main unit DC jack AC power cord AC IN terminal Connect the provided AC power cord.
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▌Wi-Fi base station for business use EA-7HW03AP1 The following are descriptions about the appearance of this product and names/functions of each operating control. Mounter To be used when mounting on a wall/ceiling. Status LED Indicates the status of the MAC address wireless unit.
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Front (1) ACT LED (2) 2.4G LED (3) 5G LED (4) ETH1 LED (5) ETH2 LED Signal Function ACT LED Indicates the operational/error status of the unit. Lights green In operation Blinks green In the process of start-up Blinks red In the process of upgrade Lights red Error detection during operation...
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Rear/Left side (1) INIT switch (2) CONSOLE (3) MODE switch (4) DC IN jack (5) ETH2 (6) ETH1 (PoE) (8) Claw (x4) (7) Holder Signal Function INIT switch Initializes configuration data and log data. (Push switch) CONSOLE Connect the console for maintenance, such as a PC. (RJ-45 connector) MODE 1, 2 Not be used.
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Bottom side (1) Kensington lock (2) Mounter fixing hole (3) USB2 (4) USB1 Signal Function Kensington lock Use for theft prevention. Mounter fixing hole Attach the mounter. USB2 Connect a USB device. (USB3.0 Type A) USB1 Connect a USB device. (USB3.0 Type A)
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AC adapter (standard accessory) Connect to the AC outlet to supply power to the wireless unit. AC power cord AC adapter main unit DC jack AC IN terminal Connect the provided AC power cord.
▌Power feeding method The power feeding method of the wireless unit is as follows. Access point Available power feeding method • EA-7HW02AP1 Power feeding from AC adapter (Use the supplied AC adaptor.) • Power feeding from PoE power feeding equipment compliant with IEEE802.3af or IEEE802.3at.
1.5. Interface specifications ▌Ethernet interface specifications Interface specifications Network interface Type of connector Type of cable Transmission distance 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 Category 5 100 m 1 000Base-T RJ-45 Enhanced category 5 100 m LAN (RJ-45) connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Connector on the main unit side) Table 1.6 LAN (RJ-45) connector...
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▌Console interface specifications (EA-7HE03AP1 only) Console (RJ-45) connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Connector on the main unit side) Table 1.6 LAN (RJ-45) connector Pin No. Main unit side (DTE) Not used Not used...
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▌USB interface specifications (EA-7HE03AP1 only) Interface specifications Network interface Type of connector Transmission distance USB 3.0 Type-A USB connector USB connector Pin No. Signal name V BUS TX + TX - RX + RX -...
Chapter 2. EA-7HW02AP1 installation work The following are descriptions about installation work of EA-7HW02AP1 and connection method of each interface.
2.1. Installations and Connections Follow the procedures below to install and connect EA-7HW02AP1. Use EA-7HW02AP1 2.2 Determine the installation place of wireless unit 2.3 Installation work of wireless unit 2.4 Connections...
2.2. Determine the installation place of wireless unit • EA-7HW02AP1 can be installed on a wall, on a ceiling, at back of ceiling and on a desktop using the provided mounter. • The wireless unit shall be installed on a place having an enough strength to hold the unit and flat surface.
2.3. Installation work of wireless unit Refer to "1.2 Appearance/Dimensions" for the size of the wireless unit and the mounter. Wall mounting (1) Fixing of the mounter Fix the mounter after making sure that the installation place has an enough strength and flat surface of concrete, metal, wood, mortar, etc.
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Important • When installing the wireless unit, make sure that the LED is not hidden from your view and it is easy to check. Secure a space of 30 mm or more above the product to secure a space allowing you to hook. Ceiling Installation on a desktop (1) Fix the wireless unit onto the stand.
2.4. Connections 2.4.1. Connection to network In case of LAN connection Connect an Ethernet cable (enhanced category 5 or better) to the LAN connector on the right side of the main unit. LAN connector 2.4.2. Connection with power supply Power feeding from AC adapter Firmly connect the DC plug of the provided AC adapter to the DC IN connector in the external interface section of the main unit.
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Power feeding from PoE unit Power will be fed from PoE power feeding equipment compliant with IEEE802.3af or IEEE802.3at. In this section, descriptions of how to feed power from PoE injector are provided. By following the procedures below, connect the PoE injector and other cables. (1) Insert the plug of the Ethernet cable connected with the wireless unit to the "DATA &...
2.5. Initialization It is possible to initialize (reset the setting data and the log data to the default) the wireless unit directly without using the initialization command. (1) Hold down the INIT switch using something that has a needle-like tip such as a skewer. * Start working after removing static electricity.
This product will automatically perform self-test upon the start-up. If an error is detected, the detected alarm will be indicated by the LED display on the product. When an error is detected on the self-test, turn off the power and contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product. EA-7HW02AP1 Self-test alarm display Alarm type 2.4G...
Chapter 3. EA-7HW03AP1 installation work The following are descriptions about installation work of EA-7HW03AP1 and connection method of each interface.
3.1. Installations and Connections Follow the procedures below to install and connect EA-7HW03AP1. Use EA-7HW03AP1 3.2 Determine the installation place of wireless unit 3.3 Installation work of wireless unit 3.4 Connections...
3.2. Determine the installation place of wireless unit • EA-7HW03AP1 can be installed on a wall, on a ceiling and at back of ceiling using the provided mounter. • The wireless unit shall be installed on a place having an enough strength to hold the unit and flat surface. Weight of the main unit of the wireless unit is approx.990 g.
3.3. Installation work of wireless unit Refer to "1.2 Appearance/Dimensions" for the size of the wireless unit and the mounter. Wall mounting (1) Attach the M6 screws (x4) to the rear of this product. (Recommended tightening torque: 3.0N・m ± 0.4 N・m) M6 screw (x4) (2) Fix the mounter after making sure that the installation place has an enough strength and flat surface of concrete, metal, wood, mortar, etc.
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Important Use a screw whose nominal diameter is 5 mm to fix on the installation surface. This screw shall be prepared by the installer according to the material of the installation surface. (3) Fix this product onto the mounter fixed on the wall. Hook the M6 screws (x4) on the rear into the hook holes on the mounter.
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* To remove the mounter, hold the both sides of this product and slide it upward. Flat installation Install on a flat place.
3.4. Connections 3.4.1. Connection to network Connect an Ethernet cable (enhanced category 5 or better) to the ETH1 (PoE) connector or the ETH2 connector on the left side of this product. ETH1 (PoE) connector or ETH2 connector 3.4.2. Power feeding from AC adapter Firmly connect the DC plug of the provided AC adapter to the DC IN connector in the external interface section of this product.
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Power feeding from PoE unit Power will be fed from PoE power feeding equipment compliant with IEEE802.3af or IEEE802.3at. In this section, descriptions of how to feed power from PoE injector are provided. By following the procedures below, connect the PoE injector and other cables. (1) Insert the plug of the Ethernet cable connected with the ETH1 (PoE) connector of the wireless unit to the "DATA &...
3.5. Initialization It is possible to initialize (reset the setting data and the log data to the default) the wireless unit directly without using the initialization command. Hold down the INIT switch using something that has a needle-like tip such as a skewer. * Start working after removing static electricity.
3.6. Alarm display by self-test This product will automatically perform self-test upon the start-up. If an error is detected, the detected alarm will be indicated by the LED display on the product. When an error is detected on the self-test, turn off the power and contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product.
4.1. Setting of PC for Web console use The following are descriptions of how to connect a PC for web console use and of how to configure the setting of this product. Recommended environment of PC for Web console use ®...
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Setup procedure Step 1 Open the "Control Panel" window and click [Network and Sharing Center]. Step 2 Click [Change adapter settings]. The "Network Connections" window will be displayed. Step 3 Double click [Local Area Connection]. The "Local Area Connection Status" window will be displayed. Step 4 Check if "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)"...
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Step 6 Set the IP address of the PC. The IP address and the subnet mask shall be matched with the IP address and the subnet mask set for this product. Refer to the following for the default IP address of this product. IP address (Default) IP address 192.168.0.3...
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▌Preparation of web browser The setting procedure varies depending on OS of the PC. On this document, descriptions are provided supposing ® ® Microsoft Windows 8.1 is installed on the PC. Setup procedure Step 1 Open the "Control Panel"window and click [Internet Options]. The "Internet Properties" window will be displayed.
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Step 7 Enter the IP address of this product to the "Do not use proxy for addresses beginning with" box under "Exceptions". Step 8 Click the [OK] button to return to "Local Area Network (LAN) Settings". Step 9 Click the [OK] button and return to "Internet Properties". Step 10 Click the [OK] button.