Overview
The GWN7604 is a compact AX3000 Wi-Fi access point tailored for small businesses, hotels, and home offices. It features four Gigabit Ethernet ports, including one uplink port with PoE/PoE+ for powering the device, and two PSE ports that supply both PoE and network connectivity to other devices. With 2.4GHz 2×2:2 and 5GHz 3×3:2 MU-MIMO technology and an advanced antenna design, it supports up to 256 concurrent clients and provides coverage of up to 100 meters.
The GWN7604 is easily managed via Grandstream’s GDMS Networking (cloud-based) or GWN Manager (on-premise), ensuring flexible network control. Additional features include advanced QoS, support for low-latency applications, mesh networking, captive portals, 3Gbps wireless throughput, and four Gigabit network ports, making it an ideal solution for small-to-medium deployments that require versatility and performance.
Package Contents
GWN7604 Ports
Port | Description |
 | Power adapter connector (DC 12V,2A). |
 | Factory reset pinhole. |
 | Ethernet RJ45 port (10/100/1000Mbps) supporting PoE/PoE+. |
 | 1x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port. |
 | 2x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port with PSE. |
GWN7604 Ports
- If GWN7604 is powered by POE+ or a PSU (DC 12V, 2A) (not provided). It will support 12W total for LAN2/LAN3 PSE output.
- If the input is PoE, PSE is not supported.
Powering and Connecting the GWN7604
The GWN7604 can be powered either using the right PSU (DC12V,2A) (not provided) or using a PoE/PoE+ switch:
Hardware Installation
GWN7604 can be mounted on the wall or ceiling, Please refer to the following steps for the appropriate installation.
Wall Mount
- Use a measuring tape to measure the distance between the two wall mount slots on the back of the GWN7604 access point and use a pencil to mark the mounting screw holes on the wall.
- Use a drill to make a hole at each marked point. Place the anchors and screws on each hole. Leave enough space between the wall and the screw head, then mount the GWN7604 on the screws using the wall mounting slots.
CONNECT TO GWN7604 DEFAULT Wi-Fi NETWORK
GWN7604 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 the GWN7604 and connecting it to the network, GWN7604 will broadcast a default SSID based on its MAC address GWN[MAC’s last 6 digits], and a random password.
GWN7604’s default SSID and password information are printed on the MAC tag of the unit.
ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION INTERFACE
A computer connected to the GWN7604’s SSID, or to the same network as the GWN7604 can discover and access its configuration interface using one of the below methods:
Method 1: Discover GWN7604 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 the same network as the GWN7604, type in the following address using GWN7604’s MAC address on your browser: https://gwn_<mac>.local
Example: If a GWN7604 has the MAC address EC:74:D7:8C:4D:F8, this unit can be accessed by typing https://gwn_ec74d78b4e28.local on the browser.
Method 2: Discover GWN7604 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 GWN7604’s configuration interface, or type in manually the displayed IP address on your browser.
Enter username and password to log in. (The default administrator username is “admin” and the default random password can be found on the sticker on the GWN7604).
- Make sure that the GWN7604 is not already paired with another GWN76xx Access Point as a slave, GWN Router, GCC device, GDMS Networking, or GWN Manager, otherwise, the configuration interface cannot be accessed.
- If the GWN7604 is already paired, make sure to unpair it first, then do a factory reset.
- It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with local regulations for frequency bands, transmit power, and others.
- To manage GWN7604 over cloud, please refer to https://www.gdms.cloud
- Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or modify the device.
- Do not expose this 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 GWN7604 to environments outside of the following humidity range: 10-90% RH (non-condensing).
- Do not power cycle your GWN7604 during system boot up or firmware upgrade. You may corrupt firmware images and cause the unit to malfunction.
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:
https://www.grandstream.com/our-products
For Certification, Warranty, and RMA information, please visit www.grandstream.com