Grandstream GWN7625 Indoor Wi-Fi Access Point

Overview

The GWN7625 is a high-performance 802.11ac Wave-2 Wi-Fi access point. It offers 2.4G 2×2:2, 5G 4×4:4 MU-MIMO technology and a sophisticated antenna design for maximum network throughput and expanded Wi-Fi coverage range. The GWN7625 uses a controller-less distributed network management design in which the controller is embedded within the product's web user interface. It is also supported by GWN.Cloud and GWN Manager, Grandstream's free cloud and on-premise Wi-Fi management platform. It is the ideal Wi-Fi AP for voice-over-Wi-Fi deployments and offers a seamless connection with Grandstream's Wi-Fi capable IP phones. With support for advanced QoS, low-latency real-time applications, Mesh, captive portals, 200+ concurrent clients per AP and dual Gigabit network ports with PoE/PoE+, the GWN7625 is an ideal Wi-Fi 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 40 °C for operating and -10 °C to 60 °C for storage.
• Do not expose the GWN7625 to environments outside of the following humidity range: 10-90% RH (non-condensing).
• Do not power cycle your GWN7625 during system boot up or firmware upgrade. You may corrupt firmware images and cause the unit to malfunction.

Package Contents

• 1x GWN7625 Access Point
• 1x Mounting Bracket
• 1x Ceiling Mounting Bracket
• 3x M3 NUT
• 3x Screw (PM 3 x 50)
• 3x Screw (PA 3.5 x 20)
• 3x Plastic Expansion Bolt
• 1 x Quick Installation Guide

GWN7625 PORTS

Powering and Connecting the GWN7625

GWN7625 can be powered on using PoE/PoE+ switch using the following steps:

1. Plug a RJ45 Ethernet cable into the network port of GWN7625.
2. Plug the other end into the uplink port of the power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) switch.

Diagram showing an Ethernet cable connecting the GWN7625 to a PoE/PoE+ switch.

Hardware Installation

GWN7625 can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. Please refer to the following steps for the appropriate installation.

Wall Mount

1. Situate the mounting bracket in the desired location on the wall with the arrow pointing upwards.
2. Use a pencil to mark the four mounting holes (screw holes DIA 5.5mm, reticle hole DIA 25mm).
3. Insert the screw anchors into the 5.5mm holes. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall by inserting the screws into the anchors.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7625.
5. Align the arrow on the GWN7625 AP 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.

Diagrams illustrating the wall mounting process.

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 GWN7625.
5. Align the arrow on the GWN7625 AP 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.

Diagrams illustrating the ceiling mounting process.

Connect to GWN7625 Default Wi-Fi Network

GWN7625 can be used as a standalone access point out of the box, or after factory reset with Wi-Fi enabled by default. After powering the GWN7625 and connecting it to the network, GWN7625 will broadcast a default SSID based on its MAC address GWN[MAC's last 6 digits] and a random password.

Note: GWN7625's default SSID and password information are printed on the MAC tag of the unit.

Diagram of the MAC tag showing SSID and password information.

Accessing the Configuration Interface

A computer connected to the GWN7625's SSID, or to the same network as the GWN7625 can discover and access its configuration interface using one of the below methods:

Method 1: Discover GWN7625 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 GWN7625, type in the following address using GWN7625's MAC address on your browser: https://gwn_<mac>.local
   Example: If a GWN7625 has the MAC address 00:0B:82:8C:4D:F8, this unit can be accessed by typing https://gwn_000b828c4df8.local on the browser.

Method 2: Discover GWN7625 using GWN Discovery Tool

1. Download and install GWN Discovery Tool from the following link: https://www.grandstream.com/tools/GWNDiscoveryTool.zip
2. Open the GWN DiscoveryTool, and click on Scan.
3. The tool will discover all GWN76XX Access Points connected on the network showing their MAC and IP addresses.
4. Click on Manage Device to be redirected directly to the GWN7625'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 GWN7625).

Diagram showing the GWN7625 login screen.

Notes:

• Make sure that the GWN7625 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 GWN7625 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 GWN7625 over cloud, please refer to https://www.gwn.cloud.

The GNU GPL license terms are incorporated into the device firmware and can be accessed via the Web user interface of the device at my_device_ip/gpl_license. It can also be accessed here: http://www.grandstream.com/legal/open-source-software

To obtain a CD with GPL source code information please submit a written request to info@grandstream.com

Refer to online documents and FAQ for more detailed information: https://www.grandstream.com/our-products