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Open Mesh A42 Quick Start Manual

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Category: Wireless Access Point
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A42

Quick Start Guide

Outdoor mount

This access point can be configured as an outdoor model and 
mounted to any wall or pole. This configuration protects against 
the sun, rain and dust.

Remove the rear door and outdoor seal from the bottom of 
the access point. Attach the universal mounting plate to any 
outdoor wall or pole using screws or zip ties (not included). The 
small tabs should be at the top of the plate so the cable exits 
through the bottom of the access point. 

Open the slit in the side of the rubber gasket and place the Eth-
ernet cable through the hole. Plug the cable into Ethernet 1 for 
802.3af PoE or Ethernet 2 for 12-24v passive PoE. Ensure the 
second hole still has its rubber plug in place. Place the rubber 
gasket into the channel surrounding the ports on the access 
point. Place the rear cover on the access point and snap into 
place. Finally, place the access point over the mounting plate 
and slide down until it locks into place. 

To unlock, insert a small, flat screwdriver into the hole on the 
side of the access point. Slide the access point until it disen-
gages from the mounting plate. 

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Ethernet or junction box mount

This access point can be mounted to any US or European-style 
junction box for secure installations in hotel and resort guest 
rooms, dorms, care facilities and more. 

Remove the rear door and outdoor seal from the bottom of 
the access point. Attach the universal mounting plate with the 
smooth side against the wall to a junction box using the desig-
nated screw holes. Connect the small Ethernet cable (included) 
to the female connection in the wall, then pull it through the  
mounting plate and plug into Ethernet 1 for 802.3af PoE or 
Ethernet 2 for 12-24v passive PoE. Connect any pass-through 
device to the unused Ethernet port and position the cable in 
the bottom channel of the access point. Next, place the access 
point over the mounting plate and slide down until it locks into 
place.

To unlock, insert a small, flat screwdriver into the hole on the 
side of the access point. Slide the access point until it disen-
gages from the mounting plate. 

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We help professionals create powerful, easy-to-use networks that automatically spread Internet 
connections throughout hotels, apartments, retail stores, restaurants, small and medium-sized 
businesses—and just about anywhere else.
 
The Open Mesh A Series access points are a modular, plug-and-play professional WiFi solution 
that works with CloudTrax, a free cloud-based network controller that can manage  
an unlimited number of switches, access points and networks around the world.

openmesh.com 
© 2017 Open Mesh, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
111 SW 5th Ave, Suite 1150, Portland, OR USA 97204

The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under GPL. A copy of that 
license, along with instructions on how to obtain the source code, is available at http://www.openmesh.com/gpl.

 


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Access point overview

LED indicator

Ethernet port 1, 802.3af PoE

Reset Button

Cable Channel

USB 2.0

Ethernet port 2, 12-24v passive PoE

Cloud management

1.  Download the CloudTrax mobile app for iOS or Android, 

or sign up at 

cloudtrax.com. (It’s included with this access 

point.)

2.  Follow the prompts to verify your account and create your 

first network. If you already have a network, create a new 
one by navigating to 

Network → Create new network

3.  Follow the prompts to add your first access point. If you’re 

adding this access point to an existing network:

  In the CloudTrax mobile app: select 

Add Access Point from 

the top menu and scan the QR code on the bottom of the 
access point. 

  On cloudtrax.com: navigate to 

Manage → Access Points → 

Add New and enter the MAC address. Use the drop-down 
arrow to enter multiple MAC addresses at once or upload a 
CSV file. 

  Repeat this process to add as many access points as  

required. 

4.  Set your configuration. Once your access point has power 

and Internet, CloudTrax will configure the access point and 
start reporting status within a few minutes.

Mounting bracket overview

T-rail ceiling mount

Remove the rear door and outdoor seal from the bottom of the 
access point. Attach the fixed t-rail clips to the back of the uni-
versal mounting plate by pushing the top of the clip through the 
plate and securing the bottom of the clip to the mounting peg: 
use the narrow peg hole for ⁹/₁₆" t-rails and the wider peg hole 
for 15/₁₆" t-rails. Attach the adjustable clips to the mounting plate 
by pushing the top of the clip through the plate and snapping 
the bottom of the clip into the channel. Pull the Ethernet cable 
through the center of the mounting plate and plug into Ethernet 
1 for 802.3af PoE or Ethernet 2 for 12-24v passive PoE. Next, 
place the access point over the mounting plate and slide until it 
locks into place. Clip the cable channel cover in place. Finally, 
attach the access point to the ceiling rail by placing the fixed 
clip against the rail and sliding the adjustable clips until secure.

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¹⁵/16" rails ⁹/16" rails

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Physical installation

This access point is designed to be installed virtually anywhere, 
indoors and out. Regardless of how you mount this access 
point, keep the following in mind:
 
●  This access point can use 802.3af or 12-24v passive PoE 

input. Connect to an 802.3af-compatible PoE switch or PoE 
injector in Ethernet 1, or 12-24v passive PoE in Ethernet 2.

●  Place the access point in the center of the room and away 

from any metallic surfaces.

●  This access point radiates signal primarily to the front and 

sides. This access point will only provide limited coverage 
directly behind it. 

●  Do not place heavy objects on the access point.
●  Install the access point in an area free from strong  

electromagnetic sources.

●  Check the Ethernet cables to ensure they are fully secured 

to both the access point and PoE injector or switch.

●  Do not install this access point in plenum spaces. Use the 

ceiling mount instead. 

Support and resources

Visit 

help.cloudtrax.com for additional resources, video guides 

and to contact technical support.

US single

gang box

US dual

gang box

EU/UK

 

Wall or solid ceiling mount

Remove the rear door and outdoor seal from the bottom of 
the access point. Attach the universal mounting plate to any 
solid surface with the smooth side against the wall (screws are 
not included). If the Ethernet cable is in the wall or ceiling, pull 
it through the mounting plate; if the cable is outside the wall 
or ceiling, place it in the cable channel. Plug the cable into 
Ethernet 1 for 802.3af PoE or Ethernet 2 for 12-24v passive PoE.  
Next, place the access point over the mounting plate and slide 
down until it locks into place. 

To unlock, insert a small, flat screwdriver into the hole on the 
side of the access point. Slide the access point until it disen-
gages from the mounting plate. 

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LED State

Indication

Solid Purple 

or Yellow

AP is booting

Solid Red

Firmware upgrade in 

progress

Flashing Red 

or Purple

Offline: no default route or 

DNS down

Solid Teal

Online in gateway mode

Flashing 

Green

Online in repeater mode, 

mesh speed <=2Mbps

Solid Green

Online in repeater mode, 

mesh speed >2Mbps

Solid White

Settings change in progress

Visit 

help.cloudtrax.com for a complete list 

of LED indications.