Grandstream GWN7660 Quick Installation Guide

Overview

The GWN7660 is a high-efficiency, enterprise-grade 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 access point, ideal for small-to-medium sized businesses, multiple floor buildings, residential settings, and commercial locations. It offers dual-band 2x2:2 MU-MIMO with DL/UL OFDMA technology and a sophisticated antenna design for maximum network throughput and expanded Wi-Fi coverage range.

The GWN7660 uses a controller-less distributed network management design with the controller embedded within the product's Web user interface. It is also supported by GWN.Cloud and GWN Manager, Grandstream's cloud and on-premise Wi-Fi management platforms. It is ideal for voice-over-Wi-Fi deployments and offers seamless connection with Grandstream's Wi-Fi capable IP phones.

With support for advanced QoS, low-latency real-time applications, mesh networks, captive portals, 256 concurrent clients per AP, and dual Gigabit network ports with PoE/PoE+, the GWN7660 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 the device to temperatures outside the range of 0 °C to 45 °C for operating and -10 °C to 60 °C for storage.
• Do not expose the GWN7660 to environments outside of the following humidity range: 10-90% RH (non-condensing).
• Do not power cycle your GWN7660 during system boot up or firmware upgrade, as this may corrupt firmware images and cause the unit to malfunction.

Package Contents

• 1x GWN7660 Access Point
• 1x Mounting Bracket
• 1x Ceiling Mounting Bracket
• 3x Screw (PM 3 x 50)
• 3x Screw (PA 3.5 x 20)
• 3x Plastic Expansion Bolt
• 3x M3 NUT
• 1x Quick Installation Guide

GWN7660 Ports

Powering and Connecting the GWN7660

The GWN7660 can be powered on using a PoE/PoE+ switch. Follow these steps:

1. Plug an RJ45 Ethernet cable into the network port of the GWN7660.
2. Plug the other end into the uplink port of the power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) switch.

Diagram: RJ45 Ethernet Cable to power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) Switch, Network Port

Hardware Installation

The GWN7660 can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. 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. If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, cut or drill a circle approximately 18mm in diameter.
4. Insert screw anchors into the 5.5mm holes. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall by inserting the screws into the anchors.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7660.
6. Align the arrow on the GWN7660 AP with the arrow on the locking tab of the mounting bracket and ensure that your GWN is firmly seated on the mounting bracket.
7. Turn the GWN clockwise until it locks into place and fits the locking tab.

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 GWN7660.
5. Align the arrow on the GWN7660 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.

Connecting to the GWN7660 Default Wi-Fi Network

The GWN7660 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 on the GWN7660 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: MAC Tag showing Model, Input, FCC compliance, Serial Number, MAC Address, SSID, Wi-Fi Password, and Made in China information.

Accessing the Configuration Interface

A computer connected to the GWN7660's SSID, or to the same network as the GWN7660, can discover and access its configuration interface using one of the following methods:

Method 1: Discover GWN7660 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 GWN7660, type the following address using the GWN7660's MAC address in your browser: https://gwn_<mac>.local
3. Example: If a GWN7660 has the MAC address C0:74:AD:8B:4E:28, this unit can be accessed by typing https://gwn_c074ad8b4e28.local on the browser.

Method 2: Discover GWN7660 using GWN Discovery Tool

1. Download and install GWN Discovery Tool from: http://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 GWN7660's configuration interface, or type in manually the displayed IP address on your browser.
5. 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 GWN7660).

Notes:

• Make sure that the GWN7660 is not already paired with another GWN76xx Access Point as a slave, GWN7000 Router Series, GWN Cloud, or GWN Manager, otherwise the configuration interface cannot be accessed.
• If the GWN7660 is already paired, make sure to unpair it first, or perform a factory reset.
• It is the customer's responsibility to ensure compliance with local regulations for frequency bands, transmit power, and others.
• To manage GWN7660 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: http://www.grandstream.com/our-products