Overview
Readers will learn how to configure their computer to directly connect to an airMAX radio for initial setup.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Steps: How to Connect to an airMAX Device (Direct)
- Steps: How to Connect to an airMAX Device (On LAN)
- Related Articles
Introduction
The following instructions assume that the radio is set to factory default values. Please restore to factory defaults before proceeding. This is critical, especially if you are troubleshooting a problem.
Steps: How to Connect to an airMAX Device (Direct)
- Set your computer to the 192.168.1.0/24 subnet (subnet mask 255.255.255.0). The exact method on how to set a static IP will vary depending on your operating system and version. You can find the exact method for yours online, or you may use one of these tutorials on how to do so on Windows 7 or on Mac OS X as an example.
- Connect the airMAX radio to the port labelled PoE on the power injector. The Ethernet port is auto-sensing. You are not required to use a crossover cable.
- Connect your computer's Ethernet port to the LAN port of the same power injector.
- Once connected, launch your web browser and enter 192.168.1.20 as the "URL" to gain access to the radio's management console.
- Enter ubnt / ubnt for the username / password.
- Now you can begin configuring the radio via the web UI, airOS.
Steps: How to Connect to an airMAX Device (On LAN)
- Connect the airMAX radio to the port labelled PoE on the power injector. The Ethernet port is auto-sensing. You are not required to use a crossover cable.
- Connect the airMAX radio to your network (as layer 2 network as your computer)
- Install WifiMAN Desktop or check your DHCP servers lease table to find the radio MAC address and IP address assigned.
- Launch your web browser and enter IP address obtained from Step#3 as URL to gain access to the radio's management console.
- Enter ubnt / ubnt for the username / password.
- Now you can begin configuring the radio via the web UI, airOS.