# EWS357-FIT

## <mark style="color:blue;">Introduction</mark>

This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation of the **Fit6 2x2** access point, model **EWS357-FIT**, including hardware mounting and configuration.

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## <mark style="color:blue;">Fit6 2x2</mark>

### EnGenius Fit 802.11ax 2×2 Managed Dual Band Wireless Indoor Access Point

#### **Model:  EWS357-FIT**

* Wi-Fi 6 technology for high-performance Wi-Fi in high-density, multi-device environments.
* Two spatial streams support up to 1,200 Mbps (5GHz) & 574 Mbps (2.4GHz).
* Multiple applications for cloud and on premises solutions
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<summary><mark style="color:blue;">Content Quick Links</mark></summary>

[**Hardware Mounting**](#hardware-mounting)

[**Powering the EnGenius Fit AP**](#powering-the-engenius-fit-ap)

[**Management Plane**](#management-plane)

[**Option A: Cloud Management**](#option-a-cloud-management-with-fitxpress)

[**Option B: On-Premises Management**](#cloud-managed-with-fit-cloud)

[**Option C: Standalone Configuration**](#cloud-managed-with-fit-cloud-1)

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## <mark style="color:blue;">Package Contents</mark>

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## <mark style="color:blue;">System Requirements</mark>

#### **Web Browser**

* Google Chrome (57.0.2987.110 and later)
* Microsoft Edge (80.0.361.103 and later)
* Mozilla Firefox (52.0 and later)

## <mark style="color:blue;">Hardware Overview</mark>

#### <mark style="color:blue;">Ports</mark>

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#### **Reset Button:**&#x20;

* <mark style="color:blue;">**Reset to default**</mark><mark style="color:blue;">:</mark> Press and hold the reset button for over **10** seconds, and the **LED (PWR)** will start  *<mark style="background-color:orange;">Fast Flashing</mark>* (0.2 sec). Then, the device will be reset to factory default settings.
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#### <mark style="color:blue;">LEDs</mark>

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## <mark style="color:blue;">Hardware Mounting</mark>

The access point can be mounted on the **Ceiling** and **Wall.** Please perform the following steps to install successfully.

### Ceiling Mount

> #### <mark style="color:blue;">T-Rail</mark>

1. &#x20;Slide the **Ceiling Mount Base** into the designated slot on the access point slot of the Access Point.

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2\. Slightly hook the ceiling mount bracket onto the T-Rail until you hear a click.

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> #### <mark style="color:blue;">Hard Ceiling</mark>

1. Screw the included **Screws** into the **Ceiling Mount Base** with **Spacers**, and then screw the  **Screws** into the surface until they are flush with the surface.

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2\. Slide the Access Point into the **Ceiling Mount Base**.

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### Wall Mount

1. Determine where the **Access Point** will be placed and mark the location on the surface for the two mounting holes. Use the appropriate drill bit to drill two 8.1mm diagram and 26mm-deep holes on the marks.
2. Screw the **Anchors** into the holes until they are flush with the wall; screw the included **Screws** into the **Anchors** but leave the screw head sticking out so you can hang the **Access Point** on it.

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3\. Hang the **Access Point** against the wall onto the **Screw** heads.&#x20;

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## <mark style="color:blue;">**Powering the EnGenius Fit AP**</mark>&#x20;

EnGenius Fit AP devices can be powered by any of the following:

* EnGenius Fit PoE switches or 802.3af/ 802.3at PoE+ compliant switches
* EnGenius PoE adaptor (EPA5006GP/EPA5006GAT)
* Power Adapter (12V/1.5A power input)

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Caution: Do not use both power sources at the same time.
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### **Connecting to a PoE Switch**

Connect the Ethernet cable from the EnGenius Fit AP directly to the PoE port of the PoE switch.&#x20;

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### **Powering with a PoE Adapter**

(A) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN (PoE) port of EnGenius FIT AP and the other end to the PoE port on the PoE Adapter.&#x20;

(B) Connect the power cord with the PoE Adapter and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. (C) Connect the second Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the PoE Adapter and the other end to the Ethernet port on the computer.

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Please make sure to use cat5/cat5e UTP/STP RJ45 Ethernet cables.
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### **Powering with a Power Adapter**

Connect the Power Cord to the adapter, and then plug the Power Cord into the power outlet.

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## <mark style="color:blue;">Management Plane</mark>

EnGenius Fit provides flexible options to manage your devices based on your network planning and deployment.

Option A: **Cloud Management**&#x20;

Option B:  **On-Premises Management**&#x20;

Option C:  **Standalone Configuration**&#x20;

### <mark style="color:blue;">**Cloud Management**</mark>

Manage and monitor the Access Point through the **FitXpress Platform** with a mobile app or through the web portal.

**FitXpress App** (iOS/ Android)

:arrow\_down: [Download the FitXpress mobile app here](https://qr.engenius.ai/app/fitcloud)

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### <mark style="color:blue;">**On-Premises Management**</mark>&#x20;

If you want to manage the device in on-premises mode, you need an onsite management station running the **FitController** connected to the same Layer 2 network.

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**FitController**

FitController is a custom-built appliance with optimized network management software installed to ease onsite deployment without manual server configurations.&#x20;
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### <mark style="color:blue;">**Standalone Configuration**</mark>&#x20;

Using your computer, you can connect to the same network (subnet) as the Access Point and use the web browser to access the device's local web GUI page for configurations whenever the device is set to **Standalone mode.**

## <mark style="color:blue;">**Option A: Cloud Management with FitXpress**</mark>

### **Step 1: Connecting Ethernet**

Connect the Ethernet cable from the EnGenius Fit AP directly to the DHCP-enabled network and make sure the AP can reach the Internet.

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### **Step 2: Register Device**

You can register the access point with the **FitXpress app.**

1. Open the **FitXpress** mobile app and create an account.&#x20;
2. Login and go to the **Devices** section. Click the **Add(+)** button.&#x20;
3. Scan the QR code on the back of the device via the app.

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4\. If the camera successfully scans the QR code, the app will display the device information. You can tap "**Register**" to complete the registration.

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### Step 3: Connect to FitXpress

Once the device is powered on and ready to connect to the Internet, the **PWR LED** will stay *<mark style="background-color:orange;">Solid On</mark>*, which means the device is now connected to the **FitXpress** platform. It will automatically download the default configuration settings from FitXpress for automated provisioning.&#x20;

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When the Access Point is connected to the **FitXpress** Platform for the first time, it will automatically check the latest firmware version available. If a **firmware upgrade** is required, it might take **8\~10 minutes** to complete the process. All LED indicators will be  *Flashing (0.5 sec)* till the process is finished.
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### **Step 4: Manage with the FitXpress**

Log in to the **FitXpress app** to configure detailed settings and monitor your devices.&#x20;

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## <mark style="color:blue;">**Option B: On-premises Management with FitController**</mark> <a href="#cloud-managed-with-fit-cloud" id="cloud-managed-with-fit-cloud"></a>

### Step 1: Connecting Ethernet&#x20;

Connect the Ethernet cable from the EnGenius Fit AP directly to the DHCP-enabled network, which is the same Layer-2 network as **FitController**.

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### Step 2: Log in to the FitController&#x20;

Launch your web browser to access the login page of **FitController** and create an account. Enter the email address and password that you created and click Sign In.

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The FitController default IP address in DHCP client mode will get an IP address from the DHCP server. If FitController cannot get an IP address from the DHCP server, the default IP address will be **192.168.1.250:8080.**
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### Step 3: Register Device and Assign to Network

1. Go to the ***System > Inventory*** page and click "**Register Device (+)**".
2. FitController will list all EnGenius Fit devices discovered from the same L2 network in the **Pending Approval** section. Select the device and Click "**Register**" to add to inventory.
3. From the **Inventory** page, Select the newly added device and click "**Assign to Network**" to add the device to your personalized network.&#x20;

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## <mark style="color:blue;">**Option C: Standalone Configuration**</mark> <a href="#cloud-managed-with-fit-cloud" id="cloud-managed-with-fit-cloud"></a>

### Step 1: Access to Local Web

1. Use your client device (e.g., a laptop, mobile device, or tablet) to find the SSID: "**EnMGMTxxxx**" and connect to it.

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**EnMGMTxxxx -** xxxx is the last four digits of MAC - **MAC** can be found on the device label on the back of the access point.
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2\. Under your web browser, enter the URL: [**http://EnGenius.local**](http://engenius.local/) or <mark style="color:blue;">**<http://192.168.1.1>**</mark> to access the device's user interface.&#x20;

3\. Use the default login credential  (ID/PWD: **admin/admin**) to log in to the device's local web page.

### Step2: Configure and Manage the Device

After logging into the device's local web page, navigate to the left side menu to configure and manage the AP accordingly.

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For information on configuring and using the **Standalone Configuration**, refer to the User Guide: [<mark style="background-color:purple;">http://docs.engenius.ai/user-manual-FitController</mark>](https://docs.engenius.ai/fitcontroller-user-manual/)
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#### <mark style="color:blue;">**How to Change Management Mode?**</mark>

EnGenius Fit devices support versatile network management methods, but the device can only be managed under one management mode at a time - either **FitXpress**, **FitController**, or **Standalone**. Therefore, you need to **reset the device** before changing to a different management mode. Then follow QSG instructions for the device onboarding.
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