HFCL ion4xe Access Point
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our ion4xe Access Point. ion4xe is a clouc-managed 2×2:2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 certified Access Point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency.
Packaging Content
| ion4xe Specifications | |
| Peak Throughput(aggregate) | Upto 1.78 Gbps( 1202 Mbps for 5 GHz and 574 Mbps for 2.4 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi Standard Support | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ac Wave 2/ax |
| lnlerfc1ce | t X 10110011000 BASE-T Ethernet 1 X 2500 Base X Optical Elhernet SFP |
| Radio Mode | 2×2 MU-MIMO with 2 spatial streams |
| Mesh Support | Self-creating,Self-healing EasyMesh |
| Maximum number of SSIO (per radio) | 16 |
| Maximum User Support | 1024 |
| Power Supply | IEEE 802.3ut PoE/PoE+ |
| Power Consumption (Max) | 17 W (approx.) |
| Max Transmit Power | 30 dBm for 2.4 GHz, 30 dBm for 5 GHz (will depend on country-specific guidelines} |
| Antenna Type | Option for external antenna |
| Management | Standalone (via GUI) or through on-premise based solution or cloud-based |
| Enclosure Dimensions | 182 x 185 x 89 mm or 7.17 x 7.28 x 3.5 inches |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -15°C to 60°C |
| Certifications | FCC Class A, CE, Passpoint 2.0, WPA3, EasyMesh, RoHS 3.0 |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Mounting of ion4xe Access Point
The ion4xe can be mounted on a pole or to a wall. Perform the following steps for appropriate installation.
- Align L Plate with the holes at the back of Access Point
- Use the provided screws to fix the plate onto the Access Point.
The mounting bracket is fixed onto the mounting holes on the Access Point
Pole Mount
- Align the bracket mounted Access Point with pole holder & U-Bolt
- Pass the U-Bolt through the cuts of pole holder & mounting bracket. Secure it in place with the screws.

- Access Point has the freedom of movement along with the vertical & horizontal axis

Note: The pole mounting is designed for poles of diameter 40 mm to 60 mm. For mountings on larger size poles upto 140 mm, contact at [email protected]
Attaching External Antennas
Sector Antenna
Attach the sector antenna to expand coverage to 60, 90 or 120 degrees.
- Secure the wallmount bracket on the back of the sector antenna

- Align the bracket mounted sector antenna with the pole clamp

- This type of mounting enables vertical and horizontal movement by loosening few of the bolts as shown below

- Attach one end of the RF Cables to the sector antenna& the other end on the N type connectors of the Access Point

- The final view is as shown below

WARNING: HFCL is not held liable for any damages incurred during the process.
Getting the ion4xe Online
Step 1: Power up
The Access Point can be powered up using PoE adaptor (48V) as shown below:
Step 2: Connect to the network
Section 1: Standalone AP
Follow the steps mentioned below and connect the Access Point to a network:
- Connect an ethernet cable to the computer.
- Connect the other end of ethernet cable to the data port on PoE adapter (48V)
- Connect ion4xe PoE supported ethernet port to PoE adapter power port. Device will be powered on

- Configure the computer with a same domain static IP 192.168.1.X and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (X is from 2 to 255)
- Open the web browser and enter the Access Point static IP address in the address bar: 192.168.1.1
- A login screen will appear.
- Enter the default login credential details: User- root, Password- hfcl@ion
Section 2: Controller Managed AP
Follow the steps mentioned to connect Access Point to a network
- Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer.
- Power-up the AP through PoE adaptor
- Connect the AP to DHCP network and Internet
- Login to HFCL 10 cloud controller (cNIMS) iocloud.hfcl.com with credentials provided.
- To get cNMS login credential, please send request email to [email protected] with below details
- Add AP group under configuration
- Add APs in the AP group
- Create SSID in the AP group
- Refer our website io.hfcl.com for detailed information to configure AP through cNMS
Step 3: Check the LED status
| LED Color | Status |
| Power LEO Green | Green color notifies the user that the device is powered ON |
| 2.4 GHz Status LEO | Solid blue color notifies the user that the 2.4 GHz radio is active and blinks while data is being transmitted on 2.4 GHz radio |
| 5 GHz Status LED | Solid blue color notifies the user that the 5 GHz radio is active and blinks while data is being transmitted on 5 GHz radio |
Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions to avoid damage to the ion4xe Access Point:
- Do not power the device during installation
- Keep away from high voltage cables
- Do not power off the unit in the middle of an upgrade process
- The gland should be ground facing all the time
- Do not open the enclosure
- Fasten the device tightly
- Make sure the earthing wire is connected properly to the earthing points
Contact Us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hfcl.com
www.io.hfcl.com
8, Commercial Complex, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash-ll, New Delhi- 110048



































