Grandstream GWN7610 Wireless Access Point

Product Overview

The Grandstream GWN7610 is a high-performance 802.11ac wireless access point designed for small to medium-sized businesses, multi-floor offices, commercial locations, and branch offices. It features dual-band 4x4:4 MU-MIMO technology and an advanced antenna design for maximum network throughput and extended Wi-Fi coverage. The GWN7610 utilizes a controller-less distributed network management design, embedding the controller within the product's web user interface, allowing each access point to manage its own network independently. It supports fast roaming, advanced QoS, low-latency real-time applications, can support over 200 client devices per AP, and includes dual Gigabit network ports with PoE/PoE+. It is ideal for both large and small wireless network deployments, and can also be managed by the GWN Cloud system.

Precautions

• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or modify the device.
• Do not expose the device to temperatures outside the operating range of 0°C to 50°C or storage range of -10°C to 60°C.
• Do not expose the GWN7610 to environments outside the humidity range of 10-90% RH (non-condensing).
• Do not power cycle the GWN7610 during system boot-up or firmware upgrade, as this may corrupt firmware images and cause the unit to malfunction.

Package Contents

• 1x GWN7610 Access Point
• Mounting Bracket
• Ceiling Mounting Bracket
• 3x M3 Nuts
• 3x Screws (PA 3.5 x 20)
• 3x Screws (PM 3 x 50)
• 3x Plastic Expansion Bolts
• 1x Quick Installation Guide
• 1x GPL Statement

GWN7610 Ports

The GWN7610 features the following ports:

Powering and Connecting the GWN7610

The GWN7610 can be powered on using a PoE/PoE+ switch. Follow these steps:

1. Plug an RJ45 Ethernet cable into the network port of the GWN7610.
2. Plug the other end into the uplink port of the power over Ethernet (PoE) switch.

Connection Diagram Description: An RJ45 Ethernet cable connects the GWN7610's network port to a PoE/PoE+ switch.

Hardware Installation

The GWN7610 can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. Refer to the following steps for appropriate installation.

Wall Mount

Wall Mount Steps:

1. Position the mounting bracket on the wall with the arrow pointing up.
2. Mark the four mounting holes using a pencil (screw holes DIA 5.5mm, reticle hole DIA 25mm).
3. Insert screw anchors into the 5.5mm holes and attach the mounting bracket to the wall using screws.
4. Connect the power cable and the Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7610.
5. Align the arrow on the GWN7610AP with the arrow on the mounting bracket's locking tab, ensuring the GWN is firmly seated.
6. Turn the GWN clockwise until it locks into place.

Wall Mount Diagram Description: Illustrates positioning the bracket on the wall, marking holes, inserting anchors and screws, connecting cables, aligning the device, and turning it clockwise to lock.

Ceiling Mount

Ceiling Mount Steps (Recommended for optimal coverage):

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 screws through the mounting bracket.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7610.
5. Align the arrow on the GWN7610AP with the arrow on the mounting bracket's locking tab, ensuring the GWN is firmly seated and connecting the network and power cables.
6. Turn the GWN clockwise until it locks into place.

Ceiling Mount Diagram Description: Depicts removing a ceiling tile, marking holes on the backing plate, inserting screws, connecting cables, aligning the device, and turning it clockwise to lock.

Connecting to the Default Wi-Fi Network

The GWN7610 can be used as a standalone access point out of the box or after a factory reset, with Wi-Fi enabled by default. Upon powering up and connecting to the network, it broadcasts a default SSID based on its MAC address (GWN[last 6 digits of MAC]) and a random password. The default SSID and password are printed on the unit's MAC tag.

Accessing the Configuration Interface

Connect a computer to the GWN7610's SSID or the same network to discover and access its configuration interface using one of the following methods:

Method 1: Discover using MAC Address

1. Locate the MAC address on the unit's MAC tag (underside of the device or package).
2. From a computer on the same network, type the following address in your browser: https://gwn_<mac>.local
3. Example: For a GWN7610 with MAC address 00:0B:82:8C:4D:F8, use https://gwn_000b828c4df8.local.

Method 2: Discover using GWN Discovery Tool

1. Download and install the GWN Discovery Tool from: http://www.grandstream.com/tools/GWNDiscoveryTool.zip
2. Open the tool and click 'Scan'.
3. The tool will discover GWN76XX Access Points on the network, showing their MAC and IP addresses.
4. Click 'Manage Device' to go directly to the configuration interface, or manually enter the displayed IP address in your browser.
5. Log in using the default administrator username 'admin' and the random password found on the unit's sticker.

Notes:

• Ensure the GWN7610 is not paired as a slave with another GWN76xx Access Point, GWN7000 Router Series, or GWN.Cloud, otherwise the configuration interface will not be accessible.
• If already paired, unpair it first or perform a factory reset.
• Compliance with local regulations for frequency bands and transmit power is the customer's responsibility.
• For cloud management, refer to https://www.gwn.cloud.
• For detailed user manuals, visit: http://www.grandstream.com/our-products