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  • Page 1 pakedgedevice&software inc. WK‐2  802.11ac Dual Band Access Point   User Guide – Version 1.0   ...
  • Page 2 WK-2x User Manual     FCC Declaration of Conformity  Pakedge Device & Software, 3847 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA  94545, declares under sole responsibility that the WK‐2x complies with 47  CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device.  This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  Operation of the device is  subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  that may cause undesired operation.  FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device  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 environment.  This equipment generates,  uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference  to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does  cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:  •  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.   •  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.   •  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  ...
  • Page 3 WK-2x User Manual •  Using wireless equipment on board an airplane.   •  Using wireless equipment in any environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.   If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment (such as airports), you  are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device prior to turning on the equipment.  The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio  or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this product, or the substitution or attachment of  connecting cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer.  Correction of interference caused by such unauthorized  modification, substitution, or attachment is the responsibility of the user.  The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not ...
  • Page 4 WK-2x User Manual Give particular attention to all safety precautions. •    Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the product’s marking label. If •  you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    WK-2x User Manual     TABLE OF CONTENTS    INTRODUCTION ..............................6  ..............................7  YSTEM  EQUIREMENTS .............................. 8  ARDWARE  NSTALLATION WK‐2 UP ............................... 11  X  TART  MENU OPTIONS ..............................12  NETWORK................................12  LAN ..................................13  Wireless ................................15  Configuration........................... 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。  Security............................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。  Guest Network settings ........................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。  Wireless Security Profiles ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    WK-2x User Manual APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................35  APPENDIX C – LIMITED WARRANTY ........................35          INTRODUCTION    Thank you for purchasing the Pakedge WK‐2x 802.11ac Dual Band Access Point As the central component of your wireless network, the WK‐2 can connect multiple computers, allowing you to  share files, audio, video, printers, a high‐speed Internet connection, and other resources.  You can easily connect  devices that have a wireless adapter to the WK‐2x to create a secure, high‐speed link between your computers,  PDAs, and other electronics; And with the WK‐2x being able to broadcast both 2.4GHz and 5GHz signals  simultaneously, 5GHz capable wireless devices are now free to choose the best signal with the least noise and  interference, improving the overall stability, reliability and performance of the wireless network.  Each band (either 2.4GHz or 5GHz) of the WK‐2x can operate in any one of three modes:  Access Point Mode: This is the typical configuration for most Wi-Fi networks. In this mode, the •  WK-2x broadcasts two Wi-Fi signals (2.4 GHz and 5GHz) that clients can associate with, as shown in the figure below. ...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Point and send the signal through its Ethernet port to a client. This mode is used when you need to have network connectivity to hard wired device(s) but are unable to run cable to them.     WDS Repeater Mode: This can be used to connect two WK-2 access points wirelessly and extend • your wireless network coverage.  ...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    WK-2x User Manual The minimum system requirements for the WK-2x are:   PC or Mac book compatible with an Ethernet interface  •  Operating system that supports an HTTP Web browser  •  HARDWARE INSTALLATION  The diagrams below depict the configuration using a PoE+ injector or a PoE Switch to power the WK‐2x  Power using PoE+ Injector        Power using PoE+ Switch    8   ...
  • Page 9 WK-2x User Manual   Power using the included power adapter        The WK‐2x can be configured in Client Bridge, WDS Access Point, or Access Point mode.  When shipped from the  factory, the WK‐2x is set to Access Point mode.  The default IP address of the WK‐2xisDHCP or192.168.1.250 and  username/password of pakedge/pakedgea  In order to log into the WK‐2x, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. Follow these  steps: 1.  Under “Control Panel”, double-click “Network Connections” and double-click the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears:  9   ...
  • Page 10 WK-2x User Manual   2.  Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog appears where you can configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC.              3.  Select “Use the following IP Address” and type the IP address and subnet mask, as in the example below.

  • Page 11: Wk-2X Start Up

    WK-2x User Manual WK-2x IP address: 192.168.1.250  PC IP address: 192.168.1.10  PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0          4.  Click “OK” to close the dialog, and click “OK” to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog.    WK‐2X START UP  To configure the WK-2x through a Web Browser, in the address bar of the browser type the IP address of the WK-2x (default 192.168.1.250) and press Enter.

  • Page 12: Menu Options

    WK-2x User Manual The WK‐2x main menu appears (see figure below). The main menu displays the current status of WK‐2x, general  system information such as Device Name, MAC address, Current Time, Firmware Version and Management VLAN  ID.  The 2.4GHz/5GHzWireless section displays the device operating mode, 802.11 mode, channel bandwidth,  wireless Channel and Profile Settings. Because the WK‐2x supports multiple SSIDs, the Wireless section also  displays the details of each SSID, and the security settings of each SSID      MENU OPTIONS    The navigation bar on the top has 3 groups:  Network: Allow user access to LAN, Wireless, WiFi Scheduler and Advanced settings   •  Management: Allows user to access Tools, modify SNMP settings  •  System: Allows user to modify AP settings as in login to the AP’s web interface, firmware • ...

  • Page 13: Lan

    WK-2x User Manual     LAN  •  Wireless  •  Advanced  •  LAN    Hover over Network icon, click “LAN”. This page displays the LAN settings for WK‐2x.  To configure the IP address  of your WK‐2x, you can configure the WK‐2x with a static IP address, or obtain an IP address automatically using a  DHCP client.    13   ...
  • Page 14 WK-2x User Manual   IP Settings   • IP Network Setting: If yourWK-2x is connected to a DHCP server (such as a router), choose “DHCP Client”. Your WK-2x will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP pool (Not recommended).  • Specify an IP address (default): Select this option if you want to use a static IP address. Type the appropriate entries in the text boxes for IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Use CustomDNSSevers. ...

  • Page 15: Wireless

    WK-2x User Manual WIRELESS    RADIO  Hover over Networkand click on Wireless, you will be directed to the Radio configuration page under the Radio tab.  Country Code: Selecting your country is required for proper functionality of this device and may be required  by law. After selecting your country and clicking Apply, the Country Code feature will become locked. To  regain access to Country Code, the access point must be reset to factory default.   Band Steering: Band steering steers 5Ghz capable clients to that frequency. By enabling this function, the  2.4GHz SSID and settings will be copied to the 5GHz band.  15   ...
  • Page 16 WK-2x User Manual  Operation Mode: Both the 2.4 and the 5 GHz band have the following operating modes: Access Point, WDS  Root Access Point, WDS Repeater and WDS Bridge.  Access Point: Standard mode of operation. Allows a wireless connection to the LAN.  WDS Root Access Point: The access point with this mode set will be the “root” device that access  points configured with WDS Repeater and WDS Bridge will connect to.   WDS Repeater: This mode allows the access point to connect to a WDS Root Access Point. This  setting will take the SSID broadcasted by the WDS Root Access Point and rebroadcast it to end user  devices.  WDS Bridge: This mode allows the access point to connect to aWDS Root Access Point. This mode  takes in the SSID broadcasted by the WDS Root Access Point and turns it into Ethernet connectivity  for client devicess.   Wireless Mode: Choose the setting that corresponds to the type of wireless clients connected to your network:  B‐Only, G‐Only, B/G‐Mixed, N/G‐Mixed or B/G/N‐Mixed (on the 2.4GHz) or A‐Only, N‐Only, N/A‐Mixed, AC‐ Only, AC/N‐Mixed or A/AC/N‐Mixed (on the 5GHz).  If you aren’t sure which type(s) of clients will access the  wireless networks, it’s recommended to choose B/G/N‐Mixed on the 2.4GHz and A/AC/N‐Mixed on the 5GHz  for best performance.  NOTE: When set to a mixed mode, ALL devices connected to the wireless will use the mode that is compatible for ALL devices. Example – If you have the 2.4GHz Wireless set to B/G/N Mixed and all connected devices use G, the speeds will slow accordingly.
  • Page 17 WK-2x User Manual   SECURITY PROFILES  Under the Security Profiles tab, you will be able to configure security profiles that can be used when creating SSIDs under the configuration tab. 17   ...

  • Page 18: Configuration

    WK-2x User Manual  Profile Name: Create a name for the security profile.   Encryption: Select an encryption type for your security profile. The four available options are, No  Encryption, WPA PSK, WPA2 PSK, and WPA/WPA2 PSK.  No Encryption: This will leave your profile without security (notrecommended).  WPA PSK: Password must be at least 8 characters long. This is a legacy encryption protocol (not  recommended).  WPA2 PSK: Password must be at least 8 characters long. AES‐only encryption. (Recommended)  WPA/WPA2 PSK: Password must be at least 8 characters long. This feature is also known as  Mixed Mode and uses TKIP encryption.  NOTE: Passwords may only contain numbers and letters. Special characters are not allowed. Examples of special characters: (!@#$%:;^&*). CONFIGURATION  To configure SSIDs for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, go to the Configuration tab. The WK-2x can set up to 8 SSIDs per band for a total of 16 SSIDs.
  • Page 19 WK-2x User Manual  On Off: The SSID may be turned on or turned off using this checkbox.   Wireless Name (SSID): The SSID is the name associated with the Wi‐Fi network. An SSID cannot exceed 32  characters.    Security Profile: The profiles created under the Security Profiles tab may be applied to the SSID here.   Hide SSID: Enabling this feature will keep the SSID name from being broadcast. The SSID will still be  available for client access, provided the SSID is turned on. This is not a security feature.   Client Isolation:  This feature is also referred to as “station separation”. This feature prevents clients on  the same SSID from being able to access other clients on the network.    Pakedge Zone (VLAN): This option defines the VLAN that on which the SSID will reside. To change the  VLAN, select the grey circle with the number 1 inside it. A selection ring will appear with the available  VLAN options.   Manage: This column displays the management settingsthat were configured under Management VLAN.  Management VLAN is located on the LAN page under Network.  19   ...

  • Page 20: Guest Network Settings

    WK-2x User Manual GUEST NETWORK SETTINGS  The Guest Network feature is designed for networks that do not have a guest VLAN. The Guest Network acts as its own network and only has access to the internet. Each access point’s guest network is independent from the guest networks of other access points. To enable the Guest Network, select On/Off.

  • Page 21: Advanced

    WK-2x User Manual  IP Address: Enter in the IP address the access point will be used on.   Subnet Mask: Select the class of the guest network. 255.255.255.0 is the standard setting and is selected  by default.  Manual IP Settings  Starting IP Address: This is the beginning of the DHCP range used on the guest network. If you have  multiple access points, you can give them the same DHCP range because the guest network of each access  point will be independent of one another.   Ending IP Address: This is the last IP address available on the DHCP range.   DNS Server IP: The DNS Server IP can be set to an external DNS or to the router’s IP address if the router  provides a DNS server.  ADVANCED  On the Advanced page, you can configure: 21   ...
  • Page 22 WK-2x User Manual  Transmit Power: The power depends on the distance of the devices in your wireless network. From the  drop‐down list, select the desired power. You can use this feature to limit the coverage area of the  wireless network. Maximum: This setting will broadcast at the maximum allowed mW for the channel selected if  Obey Regulatory Power is checked. If Obey Regulatory Power is not checked, then the maximum  30 dBm (1000 mW) will be broadcast.  Automatic: This setting will adjust the power of the access point based on the distance to the  furthest client device. The access point will lower its power if the furthest client is 10 feet away  and will raise the power if the furthest client is 100 feet away.  1 dBm (1 mW) – 30 dBm (1000 mW):These are static power settings. The access point will  broadcast at the selected power level.  Obey Regulatory Power:This feature will enable government mandated power levels per channel based  on the access point’s Country Code.  RTS/CTS Threshold: Enter the packet size threshold for RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) to occur.  The primary reason for implementing this function is to minimize the collision between hidden stations,  which occurs when access points and wireless users are spread out in a location and there is a high  occurrence of retransmissions on the wireless LAN. Default setting is 2347.   Beacon Interval: Adjusting Beacon Interval will allow clients to sleep longer. Clients have to wake up for  every beacon, so this setting tells your client how many milliseconds it can sleep for (e.g., if BP = 100 your  stations are allowed to sleep for up to 100 ms).  22   ...
  • Page 23 WK-2x User Manual MANAGEMENT  DIAGNOSTICS  23   ...
  • Page 24 WK-2x User Manual PING  Hover over Management and click on Diagnostics. You will be directed to the ping test under the Ping tab:  Ping –   Target IP / Domain Name: Enter the IP Address of a location to ping. 8.8.8.8 is a Google DNS  server.  Click Start to start the test.  TRACEROUTE  Click on theTraceroute tab. 24   ...

  • Page 25: Traceroute Test

    WK-2x User Manual A Traceroute test can help you identify obstacles you may have in the network. The Traceroute text maps the path for packets moving between the WK-2x and the target location. To run a Traceroute test, enter an IP Address or Domain Name into the Target IP / Domain Name textbox and click Start to begin the test.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    WK-2x User Manual  Location: Enter the physical location of the WK‐2x as a reference.   Contact: Enter the contact information of the installer or network administrator for the SNMP manager.   Description: Enter in a description of the device. The default description is Pakedge WK‐2 WAP.  LEDS  Hover over Management and click on LEDs.  Turn off all LEDs: Check to turn LEDs off.  MAINTENANCE  26   ...

  • Page 27: Username/Password

    WK-2x User Manual USERNAME/PASSWORD  Hover over Maintenance and click on Username/Password. You can change the username and password for the device here. TIME ZONE  27   ...

  • Page 28: Firmware

    WK-2x User Manual Hover over Maintenance and click on Time Zone.This page allows you to setup the timezone. FIRMWARE  Allows you to update the firmware for the unit.  Keep Settings: Selecting this will preserve your current configurations after the firmware update.   Local Image: Click Choose File to select the firmware file.   Local Update: Updates the firmware with the file you selected.  28   ...

  • Page 29: Configuration

    WK-2x User Manual  Check Update: This feature will only work if the WK‐2x is connected to the internet.  CONFIGURATION  Hover over Maintenance and click on Configuration:  Download backup: Click Download Configuration to save and export the current settings of the WK‐2x.   Reset to defaults: ClickFactory Defaultto reset the the WK‐2x back to its factory default settings.   29   ...

  • Page 30: Reboot

    WK-2x User Manual  Restore backup – Load a configuration file using the Browse button to restore the WK‐2x to a previous  configuration.  REBOOT  Hover over Maintenance and click on Reboot. Clicking the Reboot Button allows you to reboot the device.     APPENDIX A – SPECS  HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS  1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port with IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE+) • ...

  • Page 31: Rf Information

    WK-2x User Manual RF INFORMATION  Frequency Band:   •  o  802.11 B/G/N on2.4 to 2.462GHz, which can be programed based on country regulations.  o  802.11 A/N/AC on 5 to 5.805GHz, which can be programed based on country regulations.   Operating Channels:  • ...
  • Page 32 WK-2x User Manual Transmit Power (Typical): •  32   ...

  • Page 33: Operations

    WK-2x User Manual Receiver Sensitivity (Typical):  •    OPERATIONS  Operation Modes:   •  o  2.4/5GHz Have independent operation modes.  o  Access Point/Client Bridge/WDS Bridge/WDS AP/Repeater  Up to 16 SSID   •  Supports 802.1q VLANs  •  Spanning Tree Supports 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol  • ...

  • Page 34: Management And Security

    WK-2x User Manual   MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY  User Power Control Adjustment by dBm  •  Web-based configuration (HTTP)/Telnet  •  Upgrade firmware via web browser  •  Auto-channel Selects least congested channel  •  Backup & Restore settings through Web interface  •  QoSWMM  •  WEP/WPA/WPA2/ WPA MIXED Encryption  • ...
  • Page 35 WK-2x User Manual APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SUPPORT    Please visit our website for up-to-date support information: Website: www.pakedge.com Email: support@pakedge.com CONTACT INFORMATION: Northern California Office Pakedge Device & Software 3847 Breakwater Avenue Hayward, CA 94545-3606 Southern California Office: Pakedge Device & Software 17011 Beach Blvd. Suite 600 Huntington Beach, CA 92647-5946 APPENDIX C – LIMITED WARRANTY ...
  • Page 36 WK-2x User Manual SERVICE LABOR: Pakedge will pay for service labor by an approved Pakedge service center when needed as a result of manufacturing defect for a period of one (3) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. PARTS: Pakedge will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
  • Page 37 WK-2x User Manual Effective Warranty Date This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date from your authorized dealer. Important- Warranty Registration Please register your product at www.pakedge.com.
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  • Page 39 WK-2x User Manual   pakedgedevice&software inc. Northern California Office Pakedge Device & Software 3847 Breakwater Avenue Hayward, CA 94545-3606 Southern California Office: Pakedge Device & Software 17011 Beach Blvd. Suite 600 Huntington Beach, CA 92647-5946   Visit Us At:  www.pakedge.com           ...

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