The GWN7615 is an enterprise performance 802.11ac Wave-2 Wi-Fi access point to create scalability for medium to high user density environments. It offers dual-band 3×3:3 MU-MIMO technology and a sophisticated antenna design for maximum network throughput and expanded Wi-Fi coverage range. To ensure easy installation and management, the GWN7615 uses a controller-less distributed network management design in which the controller is embedded within the product’s web user interface. The GWN7615 is also supported by GWN.Cloud and GWN Manager, Grandstream’s cloud and on-premise Wi-Fi management platforms. 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 networks , captive portals, 200+ concurrent clients per AP and dual Gigabit network ports with PoE/PoE+, the GWN7615 can be used to create a scalable solution as big or small as needed for the deployment scenario, from office buildings to retail locations, hotels and more.
Package Contents
GWN7615 Ports
Port | Description |
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NET/POE | Ethernet RJ45 port (10/100/1000Mbps) supporting PoE/PoE+. |
NET | Ethernet RJ45 port (10/100/1000Mbps) to your router or another GWN76xx |
RESET | Factory reset button. Press for 7 seconds to reset factory default settings |
Powering and Connecting the GWN7615
GWN7615 can be powered on using PoE/PoE+ switch using following steps:
Step 1: Plug a RJ45 Ethernet cable into the network port of GWN7615.
Step 2: Plug the other end into the uplink port of the power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) switch.
Hardware Installation
GWN7615 can be mounted on the wall or ceiling, Please refer to the following steps for the appropriate installation.
Wall Mount
- Position the mounting bracket at the desired location on the wall with the arrow pointing up.
- Use a pencil to mark the four mounting holes (screw holes DIA 5.5mm, reticle hole DIA 25mm).
- If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, then cut or drill a circle approximately 18mm in diameter.
- Insert screw anchors into the 5.5mm holes. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall by inserting the screws into the anchors.
- Connect the ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7615.
- Align the arrow on the GWN7615 AP with the arrow on the locking tab of the mounting bracket and ensure that your GWN is firmly seated on the mounting bracket.
- Turn the GWN clockwise until it locks into place and fits the locking tab.
Ceiling Mount
- Remove the ceiling tile.
- 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).
- Insert the screws through the mounting bracket.
- Connect the Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7615.
- Align the arrow on the GWN7615 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.
- Turn the GWN clockwise until it locks into place and fits the locking tab.
Connect to GWN7615 Default Wi-Fi Network
GWN7615 can be used as standalone access point out of box, or after factory reset with Wi-Fi enabled by default.
After powering the GWN7615 and connecting it to the network, GWN7615 will broadcast a default SSID based on its MAC address GWN[MAC’s last 6 digits] and a random password.
Accessing the configuration Interface
A computer connected to the GWN7615’s SSID, or to the same network as the GWN7615 can discover and access its configuration interface using one of the below methods:
Method 1: Discover GWN7615 using its MAC Address
- Locate the MAC address on the MAC tag of the unit, which is on the underside of the device, or on the package.
- From a computer connected to same network as the GWN7615, type in following address using GWN7615’s MAC address on your browser: https://gwn_<mac>.local
Example: If a GWN7615 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 GWN7615 using GWN Discovery Tool
- Download and install GWN Discovery Tool from the following link: https://www.grandstream.com/tools/GWNDiscoveryTool.zip
- Open the GWN DiscoveryTool, and click on Scan.
- The tool will discover all GWN76XX Access Points connected on the network showing their MAC and IP addresses.
- Click on Manage Device to be redirected directly to the GWN7615’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 GWN7615).
Refer to online documents and FAQ for more detailed information:
http://www.grandstream.com/our-products
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please visit www.grandstream.com