ALTAI CX200 User manual
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Quick Setup Guide
Altai CX200 Outdoor 2x2
8 0 2 . 1 1 a c W a v e 2 AP
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Quick Setup Guide
Version 2.0
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Quick Setup Guide
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Altai CX200 product. This guide provides
instructions to install the product and set it up as AP with minimal effort.
Package Contents
Adhesive Label
Wall Mount Kit
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Anchors x 2
-Screws x 2
Pole Mount
Hose Clamp
CX200 Main Unit
Quick Setup Guide
Detachable Antennae
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2.4GHz Antenna x 2
-5GHz Antenna x 2
PoE Injector
(Optional)
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Hardware Overview
LED Indicator
Power
Off
AP powered off
Flashing Red
AP booting up
Solid Red
AP boot up finished and ready for
service
LAN (Ethernet)
Off
LAN disconnected
Solid Green
LAN connected
Flashing Green
Data Transmitting/Receiving
2.4GHz/5G WiFi
Radios
(AP/Station/
Repeater/Bridge)
Off
Radio Disabled
Solid Green
1. AP mode on but with no client
association; OR
2. Station mode on but not
connected to remote AP; OR
3. Repeater mode on but not
connected to remote AP; OR
4. Bridge mode on but not
connected to remote peer
Flashing Green
Data transmitting/receiving
LED Indicator
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Ethernet Port and RF Antenna Port
Ethernet Port:
Used to connect to power source (see the Power Options in the later section)
and provides 10/100/1000 Mbps network interface for LAN connection.
RF Antenna Ports:
Used to attach 2.4G and 5G antennae for 2x2 MIMO WiFi access coverage or
bridge connection.
Ethernet Port
5GHz Omni
Antenna
5GHz Omni
Antenna
2.4GHz Omni
Antenna
NOTE: To ensure correct
antenna connection, check
the labels (2.4GHz/5GHz)
printed on each antenna
body and RF port for easy
reference.
2.4GHz Omni
Antenna
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Setup Preparation
•Wire stripping tool and crimping tool
•Screwdriver (Slot type and Phillips type)
•Drill and drill bits
•Computer with Web Browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 8 (or above)
•Two Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cables
•802.3af-compliant PoE switch
•AltaiCare account (if applicable) for centralized WiFi management
Ethernet Cable Feed-Through
Seal the RJ45 cable Connector with the provided cable gland.
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Feed the end of the cable
through the cap nut, sleeve
holder, sealing sleeve as
shown in the picture.
3
Connect the cable to the
Ethernet Port.
Cap Nut
RJ45 Connector
Sealing Sleeve
Sleeve Holder
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Tighten the cap nut.
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Crimp the Ethernet
connector with the crimping
tool.
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Mounting Options
Option 1: Pole Mount (For 1.5 to 2.5 inches of pole diameter)
Option 2: Wall Mount
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Determine where the AP is to be placed. Tighten the hose clamp to
secure the base to the pole.
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Thread the open end of the hose clamp through the two slots of the
mount base.
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2
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2
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Power Options and Cable Connection Instructions
Follow one of the options below to power up the CX200 for configuration.
Option 1: PoE Injector (purchased separately)
1. Connect the PoE injector ports as described below via Ethernet Cables.
-PoE Port: Go to the CX200
-LAN Port: Go to a computer
2. Connect the PoE Injector to AC power socket using a power cord.
3. Make sure the Power LED turns into a solid light for AP configuration.
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Use an appropriate drill bit to drill two holes, each with 1/3”(8.1mm) in
diameter and 1”(26mm) deep, on the markings.
Determine where the AP is to be placed and use the adhesive label to
mark location of the two mounting holes on the wall surface.
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Remove the label. Drive the anchors into the holes and then the screws
into the anchors.
3
Align the mounting slots with the screw heads and attach the AP to the
wall in place.
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PoE
LAN
PoE Injector
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Option 2: 802.3af-Compliant PoE Switch
1. Connect the CX200 Ethernet port to an 802.3af-compliant PoE switch with
an Ethernet Cable.
2. Connect a computer to the switch.
3. Make sure the Power LED turns into a solid light for AP configuration.
Factory Reset
Besides the software-based reset via AP WebUI, there are the two options to
restore the CX200 to factory default settings.
Option 1: Using Reset Button of PoE Injector
1. Power up the CX200 with the PoE injector as
illustrated in the power option #1 above.
2. Locate the Reset Pin Hole on the injector.
3. Insert a sharp-pointed object, e.g. paper clip,
into the hole and press for 10-20 seconds.
Option 2: Using AP Factory-Reset Tool
For details, please visit https://www.altaitechnologies.com/tools-and-
utilities/
Reset
Pin Hole
802.3at –Compliant
PoE Switch
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Quick Setup Guide
1. Change TCP/IP Setting on Your Computer
For Windows 7/Windows 10 users,
1. Go to Control Panel, click Network and Sharing Center and then choose the
Ethernet adapter that is in connection with the CX200 unit. Click it and then
click Properties.
2. Under the Networking tab, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in
the list box “This connection uses the following items”, and then click
Properties.
3. Type in the following IP address and Subnet mask:
•IP address: 192.168.1.2
•Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) Properties dialog
box and click OK again to close the adapter Properties dialog box.
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2. Access to Web Interface
1. Open a web browser. Type 192.168.1.222 in the address bar and then hit
Enter.
2. Login page will come up and you are required to enter username and
password. By default, the credentials are:
•Username: admin
•Password: admin
3. Click Login.
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