Altai C260-S Outdoor Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Altai C260-S product. This guide provides instructions to install the product and set it up in AP mode with minimal effort.

Package Contents

• [1] C260-S Main Unit x 1
• [2] Pole Mount Kit: Cable Tie x 2
• [3] Wall Mount Kit: Anchor (6 x 30mm) x 2, Screw (4 x 25mm) x 2

Hardware Overview

The Altai C260-S has several components and ports for its operation and mounting. The views below illustrate these parts:

Front View: Shows the main unit with antennas.

Back View: Features mounting slots and a label with device information.

Left Side View: Displays the side profile of the unit.

Right Side View: Shows the side profile, including port access (A).

Top View: Illustrates the top of the device.

Bottom View: Shows the bottom of the device, including ports (E, F, G, H, I).

Compartment: Access to ports (G, H, I, J).

Key components labeled:

• A: LED Panel (See Page 4 for details)
• B: 2.4GHz and 5GHz Directional Antennas (See Page 4 for details)
• C: Wall-Mount Slots (See Page 4 for details)
• D: Pole-Mount Slots (See Page 4 for details)
• E: DC Power Cable Hole (See Page 5 for details)
• F: Ethernet Cable Holes (See Page 5 for details)
• G: DC Power Jack (See Page 5 for details)
• H: Ethernet Port 0 (PoE In) (See Page 5 for details)
• I: Ethernet Port 1 (See Page 5 for details)
• J: Reset Button (See Page 5 for details)

A: LED Panel

B: 2.4GHz and 5GHz Directional Antennas

Located in the front panel. To ensure optimal coverage, point the antenna in the direction of the desired coverage area.

C: Wall-Mount Slots

Used for anchoring the C260-S main unit to a wall with wall mount screws.

D: Pole-Mount Slots

Used for securing the C260-S main unit to a pole with cable ties.

E: DC Power Cable Hole

Used for DC power cable feed-through. To cut a hole for the DC power cable, use a pair of needle-nose pliers, as shown in the diagram.

F: Ethernet Cable Holes

Used for Ethernet cable feed-through. The hole for the Eth1 port is sealed. To cut a hole, use a pair of needle-nose pliers, as shown in the diagram.

G: DC Power Jack

Used for connecting to a DC power source of 12VDC/1.25A. See option 3 in the Power Options and Cable Connection Instructions section for details.

H: Ethernet Port 0 (PoE In)

Used for connecting to power source equipment such as a PoE switch or a PoE injector (see options 1 and 2 in the Power Options and Cable Connection Instructions section for details) and providing 10/100/1000 Mbps network interface for LAN connection.

I: Ethernet Port 1

Provides 10/100/1000Mbps network interface for LAN connection with peripherals.

J: Reset Button

It serves two functions:

• Reboot: Press the button within 5 seconds until the first signal strength LEDs blink once.
• Factory Reset: Press the button for more than 5 seconds until the first signal strength LED blinks twice consecutively.

Diagram shows LED indicators and timing for Reboot (≤ 5s) and Factory Reset (> 5s).

Setup Requirements and Preparation

• A computer with a web browser
• Two Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cables
• A 802.3af/at-compliant PoE switch to power up the C260-S; alternatively, a PoE injector (purchased separately) and a power cord
• Screwdrivers (Phillips), and a drill
• Wire stripping tool and crimping tool

Mounting Options

Note: To attain the optimal coverage, we recommend the antennas be mounted in the upright position and at a height of NOT more than 10 meters above the ground.

Option 1: Pole Mount (1" – 2" of Pole Diameter)

Steps:

1. Position the C260-S unit in the desired location on the pole.
2. Loop two cable ties through the slots on the back of the device and then wrap them around the pole.
3. Tighten the cable ties to ensure the device is firmly in place.

Diagram shows the C260-S unit being attached to a pole using cable ties.

Option 2: Wall Mount

Steps:

1. Determine where the C260-S is to be placed and mark the location of the two mounting holes on a flat wall surface. The two holes should be aligned vertically and 60 mm (2.36 inches) apart.
2. Use an appropriate drill bit to drill the holes, each of 6mm in diameter and 26mm deep, on the markings.
3. Insert the anchors into the holes.
4. Insert the screws into the anchors.
5. Align the back mount holes of the C260-S with the screw heads. Slide the device down the mount slots to secure it in place.

Diagram shows wall mounting with dimensions indicating 60 mm hole spacing.

Power Options and Cable Connection Instructions

Follow one of the options below to power up the C260-S for configuration.

Option 1: 802.3af/at-Compliant PoE Switch

Steps:

1. Connect the C260-S's Eth0 port to an 802.af/at-compliant PoE switch with an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect a computer to the switch with another Ethernet cable.
3. When the 2.4GHz radio LED turns on, it is ready for configuration.

Diagram illustrates connecting the C260-S to a PoE switch, and a computer to the switch.

Option 2: PoE Injector (purchased separately)

Steps:

1. Connect the PoE injector's ports as follows with Ethernet cables: PoE Port: To the C260-S's Eth0 port; LAN Port: To a computer.
2. Connect the PoE injector to the AC power socket using a power cord.
3. When the 2.4GHz radio LED turns on, it is ready for configuration.

Diagram shows connection from AC Outlet to PoE Injector, then to C260-S (PoE Port) and computer (LAN Port).

Option 3: AC/DC Power Adapter (purchased separately)

Steps:

1. Connect the DC connector to the C260-S's DC jack, then plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
2. Connect a computer to the C260-S's Eth0 or Eth1 port with an Ethernet cable.
3. When the 2.4GHz radio LED turns on, it should be ready for configuration.

Diagram illustrates connection from AC Outlet to AC/DC Adapter, then via DC Power Cable to C260-S, and an Ethernet Cable to Eth0/1 port.

1. Change TCP/IP Setting on Your Computer

For Windows 7/Windows 10/Windows 11 users:

1. Go to Control Panel, click Network and Sharing Center and then choose the Ethernet adapter that is in connection with the C260-S 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.

Screenshots show the Local Area Connection Properties and Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties windows, with fields for IP address and Subnet mask highlighted.

2. Access to Web Interface

1. Open a web browser, e.g. Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge. Type 192.168.1.222 in the address bar and then hit Enter.
2. The login page will come up. Enter the default username and password as follows:
   • Username: admin
   • Password: admin
3. Click Login.

Screenshot shows a web browser address bar with "192.168.1.222" entered. Another screenshot shows the login page with fields for Username and Password.

3. Configure AP Mode (2.4/5GHz)

Network Scenario: The C260-S acts as an Access Point (AP) in a network, connecting to an ISP Modem/Gateway/Router via Ethernet, and providing 2.4G + 5G coverage.

Navigate to Configuration > Wireless > Radio0(2.4G)/Radio1(5G) > General. The following steps provide an example for 2.4GHz radio configuration; the same procedures apply to 5GHz radio configuration.

1. Check the box to Enable Radio if you use 5GHz radio. By default, the 2.4GHz radio is always enabled and non-configurable. Select AP for the Radio Mode. Then click Submit button.

Screenshot shows the Radio0(2.4G) Setting configuration page, with "Enable Radio" checkbox, "Radio Mode" set to "AP", and other fields like Country Code, Wireless Mode, Channel, and Transmit Power.

2. Click the WLAN tab on the navigation bar. Check the box to Enable WLAN 0. Enter the SSID to name the wireless network you want to advertise, e.g. Altai C260-S. To secure a Wi-Fi network, you can use WPA2/WPA3 Personal or WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise. For simplicity, select WPA2/WPA3 Personal for Auth Mode and enter a string of 8-64 characters long for Passphrase. Then click Submit button.

3. Click Save & Apply in the top right corner to make the changes take effect.

4. Hook up the C260-S unit as in the Network Scenario. The SSID should now be broadcast and be seen in the computer for wireless connection.

Screenshot shows the WLAN Configuration table with fields for Enable WLAN, SSID, Maximum Clients, Isolation, Auth Mode, Cipher Mode, and PassPhrase. The Altai C260-S SSID is shown configured with WPA2/WPA3 Personal security.

4. Connect with Cloud-Based WLAN Service – Insights

Network Scenario: This setup involves multiple C260-S units managed via the Altai Insights cloud service, connected through a Local Gateway/Router to the Internet.

You can subscribe to Insights cloud service to manage your APs collectively. Follow the steps below to register your APs.

1. Go to Configuration > Network > General. Configure a valid IP address either via DHCP or using a static IP configuration so that the C260-S can connect to the Internet and communicate with Insights. You can use Google Public DNS Server, e.g. 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4, if you are unsure about your ISP DNS's server IP address.

Screenshot shows the General Network Setting configuration page, including WAN/LAN Interface Assignment and WAN Setting (IPv4) with fields for IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server IP Address.

2. Click the Remote Mgmt tab on the navigation bar. Check the box to Enable Remote Management. Select Insights for the Management Type and Cloud as the Connection Type.

3. Select Full Management if the radio (2.4G/5G) runs on AP Mode. If Station/Bridge/Repeater Modes, select Monitor Mode instead.

4. Click Submit button and then Save & Apply in the top right corner to make the changes take effect.

5. Follow Insights Quick Start Guide to register the C260-S in the cloud system.

6. The C260-S will come up online in Insights if the connection is successful.

Screenshot shows the Remote Management configuration page with "Enable Remote Management" checked, "Management Type" set to "Insights", and "Connection Type" set to "Cloud". Another screenshot shows the Altai Insights dashboard displaying device status and network map.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement (FCC) – USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 36cm between the radiator & your body.

European Conformity (CE) – EU

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Warning

• C260-S may require professional installation depending on the deployment scenario.
• Only use the optional power adaptor available for C260-S. Using a different power adaptor might damage the device.
• The metal chassis of the equipment may be hot. Pay special attention or use special protection before handling this equipment.
• Operations in the 5.15-5.25 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

Disclaimer

All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Altai Technologies assumes no responsibilities for any inaccuracies in this document or for any obligation to update information in this document. This document is provided for information purposes only. Altai Technologies reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice.