Cudy Quick Installation Guide

1 Power Supply

Method 1: Via Power Adapter

Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the DC POWER port of the AP and the other end to a standard electrical wall outlet.

Diagram illustrating a power adapter connecting to the AP's DC power port and a wall outlet.

Method 2: Via PoE Switch

Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the Ethernet port of the AP.

Diagram illustrating a PoE switch connected to the AP via an Ethernet cable.

Method 3: Via PoE Adapter

Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the AP device to the PoE port of the provided PoE adapter.

Diagram illustrating an AP connected via Ethernet cable to the PoE port of a PoE adapter, with a LAN port on the adapter.

LED and Button

Reset Button: Press and hold for 2 seconds.

Table detailing LED indicators and their states for the AP. It lists LED colors (Off, Red, Blue, Flashing blue, Yellow, Flashing yellow, Red/blue/yellow alternate, Red/blue alternate) and corresponding status descriptions. A reset button is indicated, requiring a 2-second press.

2 Software Configuration

Choose from the following methods to configure your APs.

Method 1: Standalone Mode

To configure and manage APs separately.

Note 1: Before you start, ensure devices are powered up and connected according to the topology figure. A DHCP server (typically a router with DHCP enabled) is required to assign IP addresses to APs and clients.

Note 2: If using a Cudy mesh WiFi router (firmware version 1.15.28 or later), the access point will automatically function as an add-on mesh unit, sharing the same WiFi network name and password.

Configuration Steps:

1. Connect wirelessly using the default SSID printed on the bottom label of the product (e.g., 5GHz Wi-Fi: CUDY_5G_XXXX, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: CUDY_2.4G_XXXX).
2. Launch a web browser and enter http://cudyap.net/ in the address bar. Use 'admin' as the login password.
3. Click "Quick Setup". A window will appear; follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.

Diagram shows a typical home network setup for Standalone Mode: Internet connected to a Router, which is connected to a Cudy Access Point (AP). Wireless clients are shown connecting to the AP. The diagram also implies a local network (LAN) and WAN connection.

The Quick Setup wizard interface is shown with steps for Mode, Timezone, Connections, Wireless, and Summary. Operation Mode options are Wireless Router, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Extender, and WISP, with 'Next' and 'Exit' buttons.

Enjoy the internet!

Method 2: Controller Mode

Note: Before starting, ensure devices are powered up and connected according to the topology figure. For Hardware Controller, refer to its Installation Guide.

Diagram illustrates a network setup for Controller Mode: Internet connected to a Cudy Controller or Mesh Router, which can optionally connect to a network Switch. Multiple APs are connected to the switch or router, and wireless clients connect to these APs.

Hardware Installation

Scan QR code or visit https://www.cudy.com/apxz for the hardware installation manual.

A QR code is presented, which can be scanned to access the hardware installation manual for the device.

WEEE

According to the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE - 2012/19/EU), this product must not be disposed of as normal household waste. Instead, it should be returned to the place of purchase or taken to a public collection point for recyclable waste. Proper disposal helps prevent negative environmental and human health consequences. For more information, contact your local authority or the nearest collection point. Improper disposal may result in penalties according to national regulations.

GNU General Public License Notice

The software code in this product was created by third parties and is licensed under the GNU General Public License ("GPL"). Cudy makes the corresponding GPL source code available upon request via the official website, independently or with assistance from third parties (e.g., Shenzhen Cudy Technology Co., Ltd.). For GPL-related questions, email support@cudy.com. Cudy also offers a GPL-Code-Centre at https://www.cudy.com/gplcodecenterdownload. Note that the GPL-Code-Centre is a courtesy and may not offer a full or latest version of all source codes. The GPL code is supplied WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY.

FCC Statements

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 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.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Cudy declares that the device complies with essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration of conformity can be found at http://www.cudy.com/ce.

This document also contains declarations in German, Spanish, Italian, French, Greek, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Czech, and Slovak, all referencing the same URL for the original EU declaration of conformity.

Logos indicating regulatory compliance and origin: CE (European Conformity), FCC (Federal Communications Commission), RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), EAC (Eurasian Conformity), ANATEL (Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency). Text also states 'Made in China'.