How to Configure EnGenius Access points, FIT Controller, FIT Xpress, Cloud Deployment

How to Configure EnGenius Access points, FIT Controller, FIT Xpress, Cloud Deployment

EnGenius FIT Access point, FIT Controller, FIT XPress

EnGenius pioneered long-range, high-powered wireless communications and radio frequency (RF) solutions in the early 1990s. Today, that legacy continues through its broad portfolio of business-class networking and telephony solutions. As a leading global manufacturer, EnGenius maintains high control standards over its products and suppliers to ensure customers enjoy top performing solutions with enhanced features at an unmatched value.

FIT Controller Configuration:

EnGenius Fit Controller is a modern on-premises management platform, where EnGenius wireless/wired network devices can be managed thru a state-of-the-art visualized GUI with AI and serverless-technology features. 

Accessing FITCON through Web GUI:

  1.  Connect FITCON controller port LAN2 to the Laptop with LAN cable and ensure the laptop IP is in same subnet as controller.




  1. Open Browser and enter the default IP address (http://192.168.1.250:8080) on the address tab and try to access the FITCON through web GUI.

  1. IP address to static and assigning the IP address.

  2. After the controller access in web GUI, go to “Settings” and in IP settings change Dynamic to static and assign the IP address.

EnGenius FIT Access point Configuration:

The EnGenius Fit Managed wireless access point is a business-class device that provides secure and reliable high performance while reducing capital and operating expenses for cost-conscious small businesses. With support for the latest 802.11ax technology, this access point is capable of delivering maximum speeds. Additionally, it features an easy-to-use web interface for cloud or on-premises management options based on network architecture, administrative permissions, and technical aptitude.

Access point Configuration and adding it to controller:

There are two access points that we are added in the FIT controller for control and managing it. The process is to access the access point with default Ip address as mentioned in below table. After the access, changing the IP in static and assigning an IP Address to it.



  1. Default Username and Password for Access point 





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  1. Select “Network” and then “Basic” and select “static IP” option to assign the IP address, Subnet mask as per your network and save

Adding Access point to FIT Controller:

The Process is to add the Access points that are configured to add in the FIT controller with serial numbers. By adding the Access points to the FIT controller, we can control and access the access point from the FIT Controller.

  1. Login in into the FITCOn controller using the IP Address through web GUI.


  1. Once the FIT controller is accessed, it will be empty, and dashboard will look as below picture.


  1. Clocks manage “Manage” as shown in below image and click “Access point” to add the access points one by one.


  1. From the System to ad access points to inventory, By Click “System” and then Click “Inventory.”


  1.  Select “+Register device “option. 


  1. Adding the serial number for both Access point and switch manually and click “Register” to complete the registration of the devices that you wish you control through the FIT con.





  1. Now assign the registered Access point to the network with following below steps.


  1. Once the Access point is registered, you can see as above.
  2. From here click “check box” tick and click “Assign to network.”
  3. Add it to the same network, these networks will be created during the controller registration and configuration.




EnGenius FIT XPress:

EnGenius Fit Xpress is a simple, secure, and easy-to-use Wi-Fi solution for your small business. Our intuitive system makes it easy to manage your network, even without an IT team. Plus, our advanced security features help keep your data safe, and your customers connected.


FIT Controller to FIT Xpress for Cloud Access:


  1. Creating a EnGenius FIT Xpress Account, there are Web portal and Applications to access the FIT Xpress.

  2. Sign in to EnGenius Cloud: Sign-in | FitXpress (engenius.ai)
  1. Login to cloud account



  1. Select Devices in the left side, and then click “+” to add the FIT Controller in to the inventory.



  1. In the Screen pop-up as shown in the below image, select “Add Device” to add the FIT Controller


  1. In the empty space, add the serial number of the FIT Controller and then click “Next”

  1.  After adding the FIT controller, the Fit Controller button will be added automatically in the left side bottom.


  1. Click “FIT Controller” that we added.
  2. Now we can see the FitController that we added in cloud, now we can access and control the FitController from the FitXpress cloud from anywhere.


Note: Can only choose one management option (FitXpress or FitController) at a time. Once your Fit devices are being managed by one management option, but you decide you want to move to another one, you will have to perform a factory reset.




















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