EnGenius EAP600, Manual

Page 1: ...1 Wireless N 300 300Mbps Long Range Ceiling Mount Dual Concurrent Access Point EAP600 Wireless N 300 300Mbps Long Range Ceiling Mount Dual Concurrent Access Point V1 0 ...

Page 2: ... XP Windows 7 10 2 3 Computer Settings in Apple Mac OS X 13 2 4 Hardware Installation 14 3 Configuring Your Access Point 19 3 1 Default Settings 19 3 2 Web Configuration 20 4 Building a Wireless Network 22 4 1 Access Point Mode 22 4 2 WDS AP Mode 23 4 3 WDS Bridge Mode 24 4 4 Repeater mode 25 5 Status 26 5 1 Save Reload 26 5 2 Main 27 5 3 2 4G 5G Wireless Client List 30 5 4 2 4G 5G Connection Stat...

Page 3: ...less MAC Filtering 53 7 5 Wireless Advanced 55 7 6 WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup 57 7 7 WDS Link Settings 60 8 Management 63 8 1 Administration 63 8 2 Management VLAN Settings 64 8 3 Wireless Traffic Shaping 66 8 4 SNMP Settings 67 8 5 Backup Restore 69 8 6 Auto Reboot Settings 70 8 7 Firmware Upgrade 71 8 8 Time Setting 72 8 9 Log 73 8 10 Diagnostics 74 8 11 LED Control 75 8 12 Logout 76 8 13 Reset 7...

Page 4: ...3 Appendix A FCC Interference Statement 78 Appendix B IC Interference Statement 79 Appendix C CE Interference Statement 81 ...

Page 5: ...4 Revision History Version Date Notes 1 0 2012 07 31 First Release ...

Page 6: ... band for communicating or transferring files in a less congested network frequency band The EAP600 delivers up to 6x faster wireless speeds and 7x extended coverage than legacy 802 11a b g wireless devices Even though the EAP600 has been designed and engineered for traffic heavy and demanding business environments it is also quite at home in larger house scenarios because it efficiently extends t...

Page 7: ...ccess point and assign different policies and functions for each SSID through the built in software WPA WPA2 IEEE 802 1x Support Powerful data security MAC Address Filtering in AP Mode For more secure network connections with known users and devices User Isolation Support AP mode Offers an additional layer of protection within the network by isolating specific client users Power over Ethernet IEEE...

Page 8: ...e or wireless network capability Windows OS XP Vista 7 Mac OS or Linux based operating systems Web Browsing Application i e Internet Explorer Firefox Safari or another similar browser application 1 4 Applications Wireless LAN WLAN products are easy to install and highly efficient The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of WLANs a D...

Page 9: ...or processing information d Frequently Changing Environments Set up networks in environments that change frequently i e Show Rooms Exhibits etc e Small Office and Home Office SOHO Networks SOHO users need a cost effective easy and quick installation of a small network f Wireless Extensions to Existing Ethernet based Networks Devices like the EAP600 enable network administrators installers and end ...

Page 10: ...he EAP600 to have optimal wireless range Keep the number of walls and or ceilings between the EAP600 and other network devices to a minimum Each wall and or ceiling can reduce the signal strength resulting in lower signal strength Building materials makes a difference A solid metal door and or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on the signal strength of the EAP600 Locate your wi...

Page 11: ...puter Settings in Windows XP Windows 7 In order to use the EAP600 you must first configure the TCP IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system Click Start button and open Control Panel Windows XP Windows 7 ...

Page 12: ...ows XP click Network Connections In Windows 7 click View Network Status and Tasks in the Network and Internet section then select Change adapter settings Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties ...

Page 13: ...ng IP address and enter an IP address that is different from the EAP600 and subnet mask then click OK Note Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device For example EAP600 IP address 192 168 1 1 PC IP address 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 255 PC subnet mask 255 255 255 0 ...

Page 14: ...et Network section Highlight Ethernet In Configure IPv4 select Manually Enter an IP address that is different from the EAP600 and subnet mask then press OK Note Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device For example EAP600 IP address 192 168 1 1 PC IP address 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 255 PC subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Click Apply when done ...

Page 15: ...h the EAP600 and the computer 3 Connect the Power Adapter DC connector to the DC IN port of the EAP600 and the Power Adapter to an available electrical outlet Once both connections are secure verify the following a Ensure that the POWER light is on it will be orange b Ensure that the 2 4GHz 5GHz WLAN light is on it will be green for 5G blue for 2 4G c Ensure that the LAN Computer EAP600 Connection...

Page 16: ...all or ceiling using the provided wall ceiling mounting hardware kit 2 Insert the provided short screws into the bottom cover of the EAP600 Leave enough of the screws exposed to ensure that the unit can be attached to the mounting bracket If extra space is required use the provided spacers and long screws from the T Rail mounting hardware kit to increase the space between the unit and the mounting...

Page 17: ...ling using the provided T rail connectors 1 Attach the T rail connectors to the bottom cover of the EAP600 using the provided short screws Two sizes of T rail connectors are included in the mounting hardware kit 15 16in 2 38cm and 9 16in 1 43cm If extra space is required to accommodate drop ceiling tiles use the provided spacers and long screws ...

Page 18: ...ted T rail connectors with an appropriately sized rail and press the unit onto the rail until it snaps into place Note To protect your EAP600 use the Kensington security slot to attach a cable lock cable lock is not included ...

Page 19: ...s LED lights for WPS WLAN 5G WLAN 2 4G Ethernet port and Power Rear Panel Power DC IN for Power Ethernet Port Ethernet port for RJ 45 cable Ceiling Wall Mount Hole Using the provided hardware the EAP600 can be attached to a ceiling or wall Kensington Security Slot To protect your EAP600 use the Kensington security slot to attach a cable lock ...

Page 20: ... to configure the device using the web based configuration interface 3 1 Default Settings Please use your Ethernet port or wireless network adapter to connect the Access Point Default Settings IP Address 192 168 1 1 Username Password admin admin Operation Mode AP AP ...

Page 21: ...dress http 192 168 1 1 Note If you have changed the default LAN IP Address of the Access Point ensure you enter the correct IP Address The default username and password are admin Once you have entered the correct username and password click the Login button to open the web base configuration page ...

Page 22: ...21 If successful you will be logging in and see the EAP600 User Menu ...

Page 23: ...ess Point Mode In Access Point Mode EAP600 behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802 11a b g n networks The stations and clients must be configured to use the same SSID Service Set Identifier and security password to associate with the EAP600 The EAP600 supports up to eight SSIDs at the same time for secure access ...

Page 24: ... AP mode This operating mode allows wireless connections to the EAP600 using WDS technology In this mode configure the MAC addresses in both Access Points to enlarge the wireless area by enabling WDS Link settings WDS supports four AP MAC addresses ...

Page 25: ...P600 to wirelessly connect two wired LANs as shown in the following figure WDS Bridge Mode can establish four WDS links creating a star like network Note WDS Bridge Mode does not act as an Access Point Access Points linked by WDS are using the same frequency channel More Access Points connected together may lower throughput This configuration can be susceptible to generate endless network loops in...

Page 26: ...a wireless router or other access point station that is unable to reach certain areas in a building When this mode is activated in the EAP600 the EAP600 receives the wireless signal from an existing router or AP and relays it to other devices within its range so they can join the network ...

Page 27: ... 2 4G 5G Connection Status 2 4G 5G WDS Link List and System Log The following sections describe these options 5 1 Save Reload This page lets you save and apply the settings shown under Unsaved changes list or cancel the unsaved changes and revert them to the previous settings that were in effect ...

Page 28: ...of the EAP600 Page shows the status information about the current operating mode The System Information section shows general system information such as Device Name MAC Address Current Time Firmware Version and Management VLAN ID Note VLAN ID is only applicable in Access Point or WDS AP mode ...

Page 29: ... DNS Address The Current 2 4G 5G Wireless Settings section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode Frequency and Channel Since the EAP600 supports multiple SSIDs information about each SSID the ESSID and security settings are displayed Note Profile Settings is only applicable in Access Point WDS AP ...

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Page 31: ...ent List link under the Status menu displays the list of clients associated to the EAP600 s 2 4GHz 5GHz along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for each client Clicking Refresh updates the client list Note Only applicable in Access Point WDS AP and Repeater mode ...

Page 32: ...tion Status link under the Status menu This page displays the current status of the Network including Network Type SSID BSSID Connection Status Wireless Mode Current Channel Security Data Rate Noise Level and Signal Strength Note Only applicable in Repeater mode ...

Page 33: ...List Click on the 2 4G 5G WDS Link List link under the Status menu This page displays the current status of the WDS link including WDS Link ID MAC Address Link Status and RSSI Note Only applicable in WDS AP and WDS Bridge mode ...

Page 34: ...ternal memory To view the logged information click the System Log link under the Status menu If there is not enough internal memory to log all events older events are deleted from the log When powered down or rebooted the log will be cleared System Log Refresh Update the log Clear Clear the log ...

Page 35: ...r the device The name you type appears in SNMP management This name is not the SSID and is not broadcast to other devices Country Region Select a Country Region to conform to local regulations Operation Mode Use the radio button to select an operating mode Save Apply Cancel Click Save Apply to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings ...

Page 36: ...ress specified in the IP Address field or be obtained automatically when the device connects to a DHCP server IP Address The IP Address of this device IP Subnet Mask The IP Subnet Mask of this device Default Gateway The Default Gateway of this device Leave it blank if you are unsure of this setting Primary Secondary DNS The primary secondary DNS address for this device ...

Page 37: ... to communicate information about the topology throughout the entire Bridged Local Area Network Bridge Max Age Specify Bridge Max Age in seconds If another bridge in the spanning tree does not send a hello packet for a long period of time it is assumed to be dead Bridge Forward Delay Specify Bridge Forward Delay in seconds Forwarding delay time is the time spent in each of the Listening and Learni...

Page 38: ...37 Priority Specify the Priority Number A smaller number has greater priority Accept Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings ...

Page 39: ...38 7 2 4G 5G Wireless 7 1 Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of the EAP600 Access Point WDS AP mode ...

Page 40: ...mixed mode in 5G Channel HT Mode The default channel bandwidth is 20 40MHz The larger the channel the better the transmission quality and speed Extension Channel Select upper or lower channel Your selection may affect the Auto channel function Channel Frequency Select the channel and frequency appropriate for your country s regulation ...

Page 41: ...ints Current Profile Configure up to eight different SSIDs four in WDS AP mode If many client devices will be accessing the network you can arrange the devices into SSID groups Click Edit to configure the profile and check whether you want to enable extra SSID Accept Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings ...

Page 42: ...41 2 4G 5G SSID Profile ...

Page 43: ...rom clients If checked the SSID will not appear in the site survey Station Separation Click the appropriate radio button to allow or prevent communication between client devices Wireless Security See the Wireless Security section Save Cancel Click Save to accept the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings ...

Page 44: ...43 Repeater mode ...

Page 45: ...cal on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters You may specify an SSID or select one from the Site Survey Site Survey Click on Site Survey to search the existing Access Points Preferred BSSID Specify the BSSID Access Point s MAC Address Wireless Security The encryption is using It must the same as Access Point s encryption Accept Cancel Click Accept to confirm the change...

Page 46: ... Encryption Auth Type Select Open System or Shared Key Input type ASCII Regular Text recommended HEX Hexadecimal Numbers For advanced users Key Length Select the desired option and ensure the wireless clients use the same setting Choices are 64 128 152 bit password lengths Default Key Select the key you wish to be default Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key the other Keys ar...

Page 47: ...Pre Shared Key Encryption Encryption Select the WPA encryption type you would like Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings Passphrase Wireless clients must use the same key to associate the device If using ASCII format the Key must be from 8 to 63 characters in length If using HEXformat the Key must be 64 HEX characters in length Group Key Update Interval Specify how often i...

Page 48: ...sure that your wireless clients use the same settings Radius Server Enter the IP address of the Radius server Radius Port Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius server Radius Secret Enter the secret required to connect to the Radius server Group Key Update Interval Specify how often in seconds the group key changes ...

Page 49: ...mber used for connections to the Radius accounting server Radius Accounting Secret Enter the secret required to connect to the Radius accounting server Interim Accounting Interval Specify how often in seconds the accounting data sends Note 802 11n does not allow WEP WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK TKIP security mode The connection mode will automatically change from 802 11n to 802 11g ...

Page 50: ...49 7 3 Site Survey Use this feature to scan nearby Access Points Note Only applicable in Repeater mode 1 Click Site Survey ...

Page 51: ...50 2 Scanning the nearby Access Points 3 The EAP600 will list the available access points after site survey ...

Page 52: ...the Access Point is using Signal Level dBm Signal strength from the Access Point to your station Type The band that the Access Point is using Security Encryption method that the Access Point is using to secure data over the WLAN Refresh Click Refresh to rescan nearby Access Point 4 Select an Access Point and click that Access Point s BSSID ...

Page 53: ...52 5 Enter the correct security setting ...

Page 54: ...k access to wireless clients computers tablet PCs NAS smartphones etc according to their MAC addresses You can manually add a MAC address to restrict the permission to access EAP600 The default setting is Disable Wireless MAC Filter Note Only applicable in Access Point and WDS AP mode ...

Page 55: ...whose MAC addresses appear in the MAC Address table on this page Choices are Disabled Deny MAC in the list or Allow MAC in the list MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the wireless client Add Click Add to add the MAC address to the MAC Address table Delete Delete the selected entries Apply Click Apply to apply the changes ...

Page 56: ...7 5 Wireless Advanced This page allows you to configure wireless advance settings It is recommended that the default settings are used unless the user has experience with more advanced networking features ...

Page 57: ...nal RTS CTS Threshold Specify the threshold package size for RTC CTS A small number causes RTS CTS packets to be sent more often and consumes more bandwidth Distance Specify the distance between Access Points and clients Longer distances may drop high speed connections Aggregation Merges data packets into one packet This option reduces the number of packets but increases packet sizes Accept Cancel...

Page 58: ...and makes it easier to quickly add client devices to an established security enabled Wi Fi network WPS reduces the user steps required to configure a network and supports two methods that are familiar to most consumers to configure a network and enable security Note Only applicable in Access Point and WDS AP mode ...

Page 59: ...elf Pin Code The PIN code of this device SSID The SSID wireless network name used when connecting using WPS Authentication Mode Shows the encryption method used by the WPS process Passphrase Key This is the passphrase key that is randomly generated during the WPS process It is required if wireless clients that do not support WPS attempts to connect to the wireless network WPS via Push Button Click...

Page 60: ...59 WPS via PIN Enter the PIN code of the wireless device and click this button to initialize WPS feature using the PIN method ...

Page 61: ...ibility between different brands and models of access points is not guaranteed It is recommended that the WDS network be created using the same models for maximum compatibility Also note All Access Points in the WDS network needs to use the same Channel and Security settings To create a WDS network please enter the MAC addresses of the Access Points that you want included in the WDS There can be a...

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Page 63: ...u wish to use Other AP s must use the same key to establish WDS link MAC Address Enter the Access Point s MAC address to which you want to extend the wireless area Mode Select Disable or Enable from the drop down list Accept Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings ...

Page 64: ...e Login Setting New Name Enter a new username for logging in to the New Name entry box Old Password Enter the old password for logging in to the Old Password entry box New Password Enter the new password for logging in to the New Password entry box Confirm Password Re enter the new password in the Confirm Password entry box for confirmation Save Apply Cancel Click Save Apply to apply the changes o...

Page 65: ...A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software has been configured so that they behave as if they were on a separate Local Area Network LAN Computers on VLAN do not have to be physically located next to one another on the LAN Note Only applicable in Access Point and WDS AP mode ...

Page 66: ...packets pass through the Access Point with a tag Otherwise select No VLAN tag Accept Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings Note 1 If you reconfigure the Management VLAN ID you may lose your connection to the EAP600 Verify that the DHCP server supports the reconfigured VLAN ID and then reconnect to the EAP600 using the new IP address 2 Clicking ...

Page 67: ...fic Shaping Enable Traffic Shaping Check this option to enable wireless traffic shaping Incoming Traffic Limit Specify the wireless transmission speed used for downloading Outgoing Traffic Limit Specify the wireless transmission speed used for uploading Accept Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings ...

Page 68: ...ork Management Protocol SNMP This is a networking management protocol used to monitor network attached devices SNMP allows messages called protocol data units to be sent to various parts of the network Upon receiving these messages SNMP compatible devices called agents return the data stored in their Management Information Bases ...

Page 69: ...of the computer that will receive the SNMP traps Trap Destination Community Name Specify the password for the SNMP trap community SNMPv3 SNMPv3 Enable Disable Enable or Disable SNMPv3 feature User Name Specify the username for SNMPv3 Auth Protocol Select the authentication protocol type MDS or SHA Auth Key Specify the authentication key for authentication Priv Protocol Select the privacy protocol ...

Page 70: ...he Factory Default button in the Revert to Factory Default Settings section to restore all the configurations of the EAP600 to the original default settings Backup Restore Save A Copy of Current Settings Click Backup to save the current configured settings Restore Saved Settings from A File To restore settings that have been previously backed up click Browse select the file and click Restore Rever...

Page 71: ...riodically Auto Reboot Settings Auto Reboot Setting Enable or disable the auto reboot function Frequency of Auto Reboot To specify the time to reboot the EAP600 by Min Hour Day or Week Save Apply Cancel Click Save Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings ...

Page 72: ...he OS File System to the location of the upgrade file 2 Select the upgrade file The name of the file will appear in the Upgrade File field 3 Click the Upload button to commence the firmware upgrade Note The device is unavailable during the upgrade process and must restart when the upgrade is completed Any connections to or through the device will be lost ...

Page 73: ... specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time Select a time zone from the drop down list and check whether you want to enter the IP address of an NTP server or use the default NTP server to get have the internal clock set automatically Enable Daylight Saving Check whether daylight savings applies to your area ...

Page 74: ...ns of the EAP600 Log Syslog Enable or disable the syslog function Log Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the log server Local Log Enable or disable the local log service Save Apply Cancel Click Save Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings ...

Page 75: ...nter the IP address you would like to search Ping Packet Size Enter the packet size of each ping Number of Pings Enter the number of times you want to ping Start Ping Click Start Ping to begin pinging target device via IP Traceroute Target Enter an IP address or domain name you want to trace Start Traceroute Click Start Traceroute to begin the trace route operation ...

Page 76: ...75 8 11 LED Control This page allows you to control LED on off for Power LAN interface 2 4G 5G WLAN interface and WPS ...

Page 77: ...76 8 12 Logout Click Logout in Management menu to logout ...

Page 78: ...77 8 13 Reset In some circumstances it may be required to force the device to reboot Click on Reboot the Device to reboot the EAP600 ...

Page 79: ...o an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two...

Page 80: ... are allocated as primary users i e priority users of the bands 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Avertissement i les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150 5250 MHz sont reserves uniquement pour une utilisation a l interieur afin de reduire les risques de brouillage prejudiciable aux systemes de satellites mobiles u...

Page 81: ...cluded in this user s manual having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximal de PIFA antenne avec dB 2 Une antenne à gain plus élevé est strictement interdite par les règlements d Industrie Canada L impédance d antenne requise est de 50 ohms Conform...

Page 82: ...ing spread spectrum modulation techniques Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R TTE Directive EN 301 489 1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements EN 301 489 17 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMa...

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