Grandstream GWN7600 Wireless Access Point

Overview

The GWN7600 is a mid-tier 802.11ac Wave-2 WiFi access point for small to medium sized businesses, multiple floor offices, commercial locations, and branch offices. It offers dual-band 2x2:2 MU-MIMO with beam-forming technology and a sophisticated antenna design for maximum network throughput and expanded Wi-Fi coverage range. To ensure easy installation and management, the GWN7600 uses a controller-less distributed network management design in which the controller is embedded within the product's web user interface. This allows each access point to manage a network of up to 30 GWN76xx series APs independently without needing separate controller hardware/software and without a single point-of-failure. This wireless access point can be paired with any third party routers as well as Grandstream GWN series routers. With support for advanced QoS, low-latency real-time applications, 450+ concurrent client devices per AP and dual Gigabit network ports with PoE, the GWN7600 is an ideal WiFi access point for medium wireless network deployments with medium-to-high user density.

Precautions

• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or modify the device.
• Do not expose this device to temperatures outside the range of 0°C to 50°C for operating and -10°C to 60°C for storage.
• Do not expose the GWN7600 to environments outside of the following humidity range: 10-90% RH (non-condensing).
• Do not power cycle your GWN7600 during system boot up or firmware upgrade. You may corrupt firmware images and cause the unit to malfunction.

Package Contents

The package includes:

• GWN7600 Access Point
• 1x Mounting Bracket
• 1x Ceiling Mounting Bracket
• 3 x Screw (PM 3.0 x 50)
• 3 x Screw (PA 3.5 x 20)
• 3 x Plastic Expansion Bolt
• 3 x M3 NUT
• 1 x Quick Installation Guide
• 1 x GPL Statement

GWN7600 Ports

The GWN7600 features the following ports:

Powering and Connecting the GWN7600

The GWN7600 can be powered on using a PoE switch:

1. Plug an RJ45 Ethernet cable into the network port of the GWN7600.
2. Plug the other end into the uplink port of the power over Ethernet (PoE) switch.

Diagram Description: Shows an RJ45 Ethernet cable connecting the GWN7600's network port to a PoE switch.

Hardware Installation

The GWN7600 can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. Please refer to the following steps for the appropriate installation.

Wall Mount

1. Position the mounting bracket at the desired location on the wall with the arrow pointing up.
2. Use a pencil to mark the four mounting holes (screw holes DIA 5.5mm, reticle hole DIA 25mm).
3. Insert screw anchors into the 5.5 mm holes. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall by inserting the screws into the anchors.
4. Connect the power cable and the ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7600.
5. Align the arrow on the GWN7600AP with the arrow on the locking tab of the mounting bracket and ensure that your GWN is firmly seated on the mounting bracket.
6. Turn the GWN clockwise until it locks into place and fits the locking tab.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the wall mounting process, showing the bracket being attached to the wall with screws and anchors, the unit being connected, and then secured to the bracket.

Ceiling Mount

Note: Ceiling mounting is recommended for optimal coverage performance.

1. Remove the ceiling tile.
2. Place the ceiling backing plate in the center of the ceiling tile and mark the mounting screw holes (screw holes DIA 5.5mm, reticle hole DIA 25mm).
3. Insert the screws through the mounting bracket.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7600.
5. Align the arrow on the GWN7600AP with the arrow on the locking tab of the mounting bracket and ensure that your GWN is firmly seated on the mounting bracket and connect the network and power cables.
6. Turn the GWN clockwise until it locks into place and fits the locking tab.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the ceiling mounting process, showing the backing plate being placed on the ceiling tile, screws inserted, the unit connected, and then secured to the bracket.

Connect to GWN7600 Default WiFi Network

The GWN7600 can be used as a standalone access point out of the box, or after a factory reset with Wi-Fi enabled by default. After powering the GWN7600 and connecting it to the network, it will broadcast a default SSID based on its MAC address (GWN[MAC's last 6 digits]) and a random password.

Note: The default SSID and password information are printed on the MAC tag of the unit.

Diagram Description: Shows the MAC tag on the unit, which includes Model, Input, FCC compliance information, Serial Number (S/N), MAC Address, SSID, WiFi Password, IC, FCC ID, and country of manufacture.

Methods to Access Configuration Interface

A computer connected to the GWN7600's SSID, or to the same network as the GWN7600, can discover and access its configuration interface using one of the following methods:

Method 1: Discover GWN7600 using its MAC Address

1. Locate the MAC address on the MAC tag of the unit, which is on the underside of the device, or on the package.
2. From a computer connected to the same network as the GWN7600, type the following address using the GWN7600's MAC address in your browser: https://gwn_<mac>.local
   Example: If a GWN7600 has the MAC address 00:0B:82:8B:4E:28, this unit can be accessed by typing https://gwn_000b828b4e28.local on the browser.

Method 2: Discover GWN7600 using GWN Discovery Tool

1. Download and install GWN DiscoveryTool from the following link: www.grandstream.com/support/tools
2. Open the GWN DiscoveryTool, and click on Scan.
3. The tool will discover all GWN7600 Access Points connected on the network showing their MAC and IP addresses.
4. Click on Manage Device to be redirected directly to the GWN7600's configuration interface, or type in manually the displayed IP address on your browser.

Enter username and password to login. (The default administrator username is "admin" and the default random password can be found at the sticker on the GWN7600).

Diagram Description: Shows the GWN7600 login screen with fields for Username, Password, and a Sign In button.

Notes

• Make sure that the GWN7600 is not already paired with another GWN76xx Access Point as slave, GWN7000 Router Series, or GWN.Cloud, otherwise the configuration interface cannot be accessed.
• If the GWN7600 is already paired, make sure to unpair it first, or do a factory reset.
• It is the customer's responsibility to ensure compliance with local regulations for frequency bands, transmit power, and others.
• To manage GWN7600 over cloud, please refer to www.gwn.cloud.
• Refer to online documents and FAQ for more detailed information: www.grandstream.com/our-products