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by Bean_Planter -- - 07-26-2013 11:49 AM by UBNT-

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1. These instructions assume that your radio is set to FACTORY DEFAULT values.
Please restore to factory defaults before proceeding. This is critical, especially if you
are troubleshooting a problem.
2. With your Windows 7 PC or Mac computer configured to the 192.168.1.x subnet,
connect it to the radio using an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port is auto-sensing.
You are not required to use a cross-over cable.
3. Using a web browser, enter 192.168.1.20 as the "URL" to gain access to the radio's
management console.
4. Enter "ubnt" as the administration account and "ubnt" as the password.
Configuration Instructions (change ONLY the items shown, leaving others at default values):

A. Choose the |Network| tab
Network Mode: Router
WAN Network Settings > NAT: [X] Enable
LAN Network Settings > DHCP Server> (*) Enabled
Press [Change] button
DONE with initial configuration

B. In order to use this radio as your new Wi-Fi adapter, you must:
Disable your devices internal Wi-Fi radio
Set your computer to "Obtain IP Address Automatically"
Plug the Ubiquiti radio into your device's Ethernet port
Power-up your Ubiquiti radio, using Ubituiti ToughCable (shielded Ethernet cable)
and the included Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter. Note: Shielded Ethernet cable
reduces the possibility of static electrical damage to the radio. It is particularly
important when mounting in RV's and boats.

C. Attach (as a client) to an Access Point
Log in to the radio's management console at 192.168.1.1
Select the |Wireless| tab
SSID: [Select...] and choose the AP that you wish to attach to
NOTE: Think of "Signal" as a temperature. The "more negative" the "colder" or "weaker" the
signal. Choose the most appropriate AP, with the strongest signal level as shown in this
column of the "Site Survey" widow. Additionally, a signal that is "warmer" than -45 is "too
hot" and may cause poor performance.

If it is protected with a Preshared Key, you will be prompted to enter it (and do so)
Press [Change]
Press [Apply]

Within approximately 10 seconds, you will have a connection to your selected Access Point
Close your browser (it is probable that its IP address has changed and you can no
longer "Logout").

You are DONE.