EnGenius EnStationACv2 User Manual

EnGenius EnStationACv2 User Manual

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EnStationACv2/EnStation5-ACv2/ENS500-ACv2/ENS500EXT-ACv2/ENH500v3
version 2.0
AC867 5GHz
Outdoor Long Range Wireless Access Point

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  • Page 1 Business Solutions User Manual EnStationACv2/EnStation5-ACv2/ENS500-ACv2/ENS500EXT-ACv2/ENH500v3 version 2.0 AC867 5GHz Outdoor Long Range Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT To install this Access Point please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in the product packaging.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview..........4 Wireless Network................43 Key Features/Introduction............5 SSID Profile..................44 Wireless Security................46 EnGenius EnJet Technology ..........6 Fast Roaming...................47 System Requirements............... 7 Package Contents................. 8 Wireless MAC Filtering............... 48 Technical Specifications.............. 8 Wireless Traffic Shaping............. 45 Physical Interface................10 Guest Network Settings............50 Management VLAV Setting............51...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview...
  • Page 5: Key Features/Introduction

    Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For United States of America: Copyright © 2019 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Engenius Enjet Technology

    Point, Client Bridge or WDS (AP & Station) when EnJet enable, EnGenius EnJet Technology or Access Point, Client Bridge or WDS (AP, Station & Bridge) EnGenius EnJet technology represents a new era in outdoor when EnJet disable. The EnStation5-ACv2/EnStationACv2/ wireless solutions. The built-in EnGenius EnJet feature,...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    • 5GHz Detachable Antennas*2 (ENS500EXT-ACv2) another similar browser application) • PoE Adapter (EPA2406GR) • Power Cord • Pole Mount Strap Package Contents • Wall Mount Screw Set • Quick Installation Guide The EnStation5-ACv2/EnStationACv2 package contains the *(all items must be in package to issue a refund): following items:* • EnStation5-ACv2/EnStationACv2 Customer Premises Equipment • EnStation5-ACv2 with PoE Adapter EPA2406GR • EnStationACv2 with PoE Adapter EPA5006GR • Power Cord...
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    2 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port with PoE support Multicast Supported EnStation5-ACv2/ENS500-ACv2/ENS500EXT-ACv2 LAN(PoE) Port Data Rate Selection supports 24V PoE Input Auto Channel Selection EnStationACv2 LAN(PoE) Port supports 54V PoE Input BSSID Support AP Time Slot LED Indicator Station Priority Power...
  • Page 9 Reinforcement Security WPA2 Enterprise Hide SSID in beacons MAC address filtering, up to 32 MACs per SSID Wireless STA (Client) connection list Https Support SSH Support QoS (Quality of Service) Complaint with IEEE 802.11e standard Physical/Environment Conditions Operating: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less Storage: Temperature: -30 °C to 80 °C (-22 °F to 176 °F )
  • Page 10 Physical Interface-EnStation5-ACv2/EnStationACv2 Dimensions and Weights 1 WLAN Signal LED: Applied on Client Bridge/WDS (1) Red: Weak Signal: Connecting quality is bad. EnStation5-ACv2/EnStationACv2 (2) Yellow: Connecting quality is Normal. Dimension: 190mm (7.48”) (3) Green: Connection quality is Good. Height: 38mm (1.9”) Weight: 527g (1.16 lbs)
  • Page 11 Physical Interface - ENS500-ACv2/ENS500EXT-ACv2 Dimensions Length: 186 mm (7.32”) Width: 100 (3.94”) Depth: 29mm (1.14”) 1 5 GHz Antennas Detachable 5 dBi 5 GHz Omni-directional Antennas (ENS500EXT-ACv2 Only) 2 LAN Port 1 (Proprietary24V PoE): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 3 LAN Port 2 : Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 4 LED Indicators: LED lights for Power, LAN Port 1, LAN Port 2, 2.4 GHz Connection and 5 GHz Connection.
  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Before You Begin

    Chapter 2 Before You Begin...
  • Page 13: Computer Settings

    Computer Settings Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows In order to use the Access Point, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. 1a. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel Windows 8 1c. In Windows 10, click Start to select All APPs to enter the folder of Windows system for selecting Control Panel.
  • Page 14 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then 2a. In Windows XP, click Network Connections. select Properties. 2b. In Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10, click View Network Status and Tasks in the Network and Internet section, then select Change adapter settings. 3.
  • Page 15 Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example: ENH220EXT 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 16 Apple Mac OS X 1. Go to System Preferences (Which can be opened in the . Click Apply when done. Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu). 2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section. 3. Highlight Ethernet. 4.
  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    PoE Adapter and the other end to the Ethernet port on the computer. 5. Place the panel back into device PoE Adapter Note: The EnStationACv2 should ONLY be powered via Ethernet cable connected to included supports both IEEE Ethernet 802.3at PoE (Power over Ethernet) or the included PoE Adapter.
  • Page 18 Mounting the EnStation5-ACv2/EnStationACv2 Using the provided hardware, the EnStation5-ACv2 can be attached to a wall or a pole. 1. Device 2. PoE Adapter& 3. Bracket 4. Pole Mounting Strap Power Cord 5. Screw Set Kit 6. Sealing Nut 7. Dynamic Stick...
  • Page 19 Wall mounting the EnStation5-ACv2/ EnStationACv2 1. Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket. 6. Put wall anchors into the holes and insert screw into the wall anchor. 2. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as tighten it.
  • Page 20 Pole mounting the EnStation5-ACv2/ EnStationACv2 1.Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket. 6. Lock and tighten pole strap to secure bracket to the pole 2. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as tighten it. 3. Put the nock washer on the dynamic stick.
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation ENH500v3/ENS500-ACv2/ENS500EXT-ACv2 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port This diagram depicts the hardware configuration. (PoE) of the AP/ Bridge and the other end to the PoE port on the PoE adapter. 2. Connect the Power cord with the PoE Adapter and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 22 Mounting the ENH500v3/ENS500-ACv2/ENS500EXT-ACv2 Using the provided hardware, the device can be attached to a wall or a pole. The height should not exceed 2 meter. 1. Wall Mounting Kit 2. Pole Mounting Strap (Φ66*12.6 mm) (Anchors: Φ5.5*18 mm & Bolts: Φ8*25mm) Anchors Bolts...
  • Page 23 Wall mounting the ENH500v3/ENS500-ACv2/ Pole mounting the ENH500v3/ENS500-ACv2/ ENS500EXT-ACv2 ENS500EXT-ACv2 A. Determine where the Access Point to be placed and A. Thread the open end of the Pole Strap through the two stick the Adhesive label on the surface. tabs on the Pole Mount Bracket. B.
  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point

    Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point...
  • Page 25: Web Interface Configuration

    Configuring Your Access Point This section will show you how to configure the device by 2. The default username and password are admin. using the web-based configuration interface or EnGenius Once you have entered the correct username and EnWiFi App, which is a management tool to enable easy password, click the Login button to open the web-base deployment on outdoor APs/CPEs. In conjunction with the...
  • Page 26: Enwifi App Configuration

    EnWiFi App Configuration Download EnWiFi App 1.Please download and install EnWiFi App from Google Play or iOS App Market . Android 2. Before access to device, you need to find Management SSID and connect to it first. Then you can see your device in the Device List. 3. For more details of how to configure and management device via EnWiFi App, please see Chpater 9 EnWiFi App.
  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Building A Wireless Network

    Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network...
  • Page 28: Access Point

    Before starting to configure this Access Point, you may realize the used scenario under varied operating modes. The EnStation5-ACv2/EnStationACv2/ENH500v3/ENS500-ACv2/ENS500EXT-ACv2 is built in EnGenius EnJet solution, AP can transmit data more efficiently, avoid collisions,and reduce latency and packet losses. When EnJet enable, it can be configured as an: Access Point, Client Bridge or WDS (AP & Station) or Access Point, Client Bridge or WDS (AP, Station & Bridge) when EnJet disable. This chapter describes purpose of different operating modes and lists down the operation modes for EnStation5-ACv2/EnStationACv2/ENH500v3/ENS500-ACv2/ENS500EXT-ACv2. Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, device behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11ac/a/n networks.
  • Page 29 5GHz AP Mode CB Mode...
  • Page 30: Wds Ap Mode

    WDS AP Mode The device also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connect to the other device via 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 up to four (4) AP MAC addresses. WDS Bridge Mode In WDS Bridge Mode, the device can wirelessly connect different LANs by configuring the MAC address and security settings of each device.
  • Page 31 5GHz WDS AP WDS Bridge...
  • Page 32: Wds Station Mode

    WDS Station Mode Station mode expands the WDS by receiving a wireless signal/service and sharing it through the Ethernet port. WDS AP WDS Station WDS Station...
  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Status

    Chapter 5 Status...
  • Page 34: Main Status

    Main Status Save Changes Note: VLAN ID information is only applicable in Access Point or WDS AP mode. This page lets you save and apply the settings shown under Unsaved changes list, or cancel the unsaved changes and revert to the previous settings that were in effect. *The model name will be varied by different models.
  • Page 35 • The LAN Information section shows the Local Area Network settings such as the LAN IP Address, Subnet • The Statistics section shows Mac information such as mask, and DNS Address. SSID, MAC address, RX and TX. • The Wireless LAN Information 5 GHz section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode, Frequency, and Channel.
  • Page 36: Connection

    Connection Realtime 5 GHz Connection List The Realtime section contains the following options: Click the connection link under the Overview menu displays CPU Loading: 3 minutes CPU loading percentage the connection list of clients associated to the AP/CPE’s 5 information, it displays current loading, average loading GHz, along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for and peak loading status.
  • Page 37 Realtime Connection (Pkts): Overview on current active network connections. It displays UDP and TCP packets information and other connection status. UDP connections curve is in blue; TCP connection curve is in green; others curve is in red. Below of chart shows connections source and destination.
  • Page 38: Chapter 6 Network

    Chapter 6 Network...
  • Page 39: Basic Ip Settings

    Basic IP Settings IPv4/IPv6 Settings Primary/Secondary DNS: The primary/secondary DNS address for this device. This page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings. Save: Click Save to confirm the changes. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Settings This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling the Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops in your LAN network.
  • Page 40 Forward Delay: Specifies Bridge Forward Delay in seconds. Forwarding delay time is the time spent in each of the Listening and Learning states before the Forwarding state is entered. This delay is provided so that when a new bridge comes onto a busy network, it analyzes data traffic before participating in the network. Priority: Specifies the Priority Number. A smaller number has a greater priority than a larger number.
  • Page 41: Chapter 7 Wireless

    Chapter 7 Wireless...
  • Page 42: Wireless Settings

    Save: Click Save to confirm the changes. EnJet The AP/CPE is default EnJet enable. When enabling the EnGenius EnJet system, the AP/CPE can then transmit data more efficiently, avoid collisions, and reduce latency and packet losses. (If you do not enable EnJet, data will be sent...
  • Page 43: Wireless Network

    This page displays the current status of the Wireless service. settings of the AP/CPE. Wireless Network EnStation5-ACv2/EnStationACv2/ENH500v3/ENS500- ACv2/ENS500EXT-ACv2 supports 802.11ac/n mixed mode in 5 GHz. Transmit Power: Sets the power output of the wireless signal. Bit Rate: 5GHz is default 6 Mbps, the range can control by BAR via scroll from 6Mbps to 54Mbps.
  • Page 44: Ssid Profile

    use by scanning nearby areas for Access Points. to configure the profile and check whether you want to enable extra SSID. Distance: Specifies the distance between Access Points and client devices. The proper setting for this parameter SSID Profile when EnJet disable may assist Access Points to avoid the improper operation when transmitting data under a filed application.
  • Page 45 Enable: Click this check box to enable this SSID interface. The default SSIDs are enabled on the first 5GHz SSID. SSID: Specifies the SSID for the current profile. Hidden SSID: Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Client Isolation: Click the appropriate radio button to enable this function for allowing or preventing communication between client devices.
  • Page 46: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security seconds, the Group Key changes. The default value is 3600 Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. The Wireless Security section lets you configure the AP’s security modes 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.
  • Page 47: Fast Roaming

    Radius Settings Note: 802.11n does not allow WPA2-PSK TKIP security mode. NAS-IP: Configure you NAS server address to assign traffic to the destination. Fast Roaming NAS-Ports: Configure your port No. if you would like to Enable the function to serve mobile client devices that roam enable Network Address Servecie (NAS) under a SSID. from Access Point to Access Point.
  • Page 48: Wireless Mac Filtering

    Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering is used to allow or deny network ACL Mode: Determines whether network access is granted access to wireless clients (computers, tablet PCs, NAS, or denied to clients whose MAC addresses appear in the smartphones, etc.) according to their MAC addresses. You MAC address table on this page.
  • Page 49: Wireless Traffic Shaping

    Wireless Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service(QoS). The function will allow administrators to restrict the wireless bandwidth per SSID or per user. Enable Traffic Shaping: Check this option to enable Wireless Traffic Shaping. Download Limit: Specifies the wireless transmission bandwidth used for downloading.
  • Page 50: Guest Network Settings

    Guest Network Settings the addresses by the DHCP server. Ending IP Address: The last IP Address in the range of When EnJet disabled, you can add a guest network which addresses assigned by the DHCP server. allows visitors to use the Internet without giving out your office or company wireless security key. You can add a RSSI Threshold guest network to each wireless network in the 5 GHz ac/...
  • Page 51: Management Vlav Setting

    Management VLAN Settings Management VLAN: If your network includes VLANs, you This page allows you to assign a VLAN tag to packets sent can enable Management VLAN ID for packets passing over the network. A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software has been configured so that they through the Access Point with a tag.
  • Page 52: Chapter 8 Management

    Chapter 8 Management...
  • Page 53: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings SNMP Settings Location: Specifies the location of the device. Community Name (Read Only): Specifies the password This page allows you to assign the Contact Details, Location, for the SNMP community for read only access. Community Name, and Trap Settings for a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a networking Community Name (Read/Write): Specifies the password management protocol used to monitor network attached for the SNMP community with read/write access.
  • Page 54: Cli Settings/Email Alert

    CLI Settings Email Alert You can use the Email Alert feature to send messages to the configured email address when particular system events occur. Note: Do NOT use your personal email address as it can unnecessarily expose your personal email login credentials. Use a separate email account made for this feature instead CLI: The Command Line Interface (CLI) allows you to type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or...
  • Page 55 Username: Enter the username for the email account that will be used to send emails. Password: Enter the password for the email account that will be used to send emails. SMTP Server: Enter the IP address or hostname of the outgoing SMTP server.
  • Page 56: Time Zone

    Time Zone Date and Time Setting menu. Enable Daylight Saving: Check whether daylight This page allows you to set the internal clock of the savings applies to your area. device. Start: Select the day, month, and time when daylight savings time starts. End: Select the day, month, and time when daylight sav- ings times ends.
  • Page 57: Auto Reboot Settings

    Auto Reboot Settings You can specify how often you wish to reboot the EnStationAC. Auto Reboot Setting: Enables or disables the Auto Reboot function. Frequency of Auto Reboot: Specifies how often you wish to reboot the EnStationAC by Min, Hour, Day or Week.
  • Page 58: Wi-Fi Scheduler

    Wi-Fi Scheduler drop-down list. Day(s): Place a checkmark in the boxes for the desired days The Wi-Fi Scheduler can be created for use in enforcing or select the All Week radio button to select all seven days rules. For example, if you wish to restrict web access to of the week.
  • Page 59: Tools

    Tools Ping Test Parameters Target IP: Enter the IP address you would like to trace Nslookup Test Parameter This page allows you to analyze the connection quality of the EnStationAC and trace the routing table to a target in Target IP/Domain Name:Enter the IP address or domain the network. name you wish to do Nslookup test.
  • Page 60 Device Discovery This page allows you to discover devices from network for Operation Mode, IP Address, System MAC Address and Firmware version.
  • Page 61 Account Firmware Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to change the device username and password. By default, the username is: admin and the This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the password is: admin. The password can contain from 0 to device.
  • Page 62: Backup/Restore

    Backup/Restore This page allows you to save the current device Restore New Setting: To restore settings that have configurations. When you save your configurations, been previously backed up, click Browse, select the you also can reload the saved configurations into the file, and click Restore.
  • Page 63 User Setting Back Up Setting as Default: Click Backup to backup The function allows you to backup the current device the user settings you would like to the device’s memory configurations into the EnStationAC as the default for the default settings. value.
  • Page 64: Log

    System Log Remote Log The EnStationAC automatically logs (records) events This page allows you to setup the Remote Log functions of possible interest in its internal memory. To view the for the AP/CPE. logged information, click the Log link under the System Manager menu.
  • Page 65 Logout Reset Click Logout in Management menu to logout. In some circumstances, it may be required to force the device to reboot. Click on Reset to reboot or to reset the AP/CPE. *The model name will be varied by different models. *The model name will be varied by different models.
  • Page 66: Chapter 9 Enwifi App

    Chapter 9 EnWiFi App...
  • Page 67: About Enwifi App

    About EnWiFi App EnWiFi is a convenient Wi-Fi management tool for EnGenius-brand outdoor and indoor Wi-Fi devices. Configure and monitor EnGenius Wi-Fi device from a smartphone or tablet. EnWifi offers single or group device configuration and updates on your network’s latest status. You can access to EnGenius devices anytime via EnWiFi. Features Single Configuration Proceed single device configuration throughout EnWiFi App. The Configuration could be assisted users to fulfill settings on Wireless, Network and Systems. Group Configuration Users can create a group configuration for multiple wireless access points and change between Client Bridge, WDS AP, WDS Bridge, WDS Station modes and EnGenius ERP easily. Device Management Realize status of an Access Point on RF information and real time throughput on Tx and Rx ways to make maximum PtP connecting performance or remove device with weak signal.
  • Page 68: Configuring Device In Enwifi App

    Configuring Device in EnWiFi App Before access to device, you need to find Management SSID and connect to it first. Then you can see your device in the Device List. Single Configuration Proceed Wireless Settings, Network and System Configuration to setup value on RF parameters, DHCP/Spanning Tree, and time zone for a device.
  • Page 69 WDS Link Setting WDS links will assist users to setup peer-to-peer connection easily.
  • Page 70 Group Configuration Proceed Wireless Settings including EnJet, Operation mode, distance and time slot, channel used, channel HT, Tx power and Security...
  • Page 71 Group Configuration Proceed Wireless Settings including EnJet, Operation mode, distance and time slot, channel used, channel HT, Tx power and Security...
  • Page 72 Proceed configuration on IP/Subnet, time Setting, and account/password under a group.
  • Page 73 You also can use EnWiFi App to proceed connection from Client Bridge mode devices to an Access Point mode device.
  • Page 74 You also can set Operation mode to WDS AP mode and let WDS STA devices connect to this WDS AP mode device.
  • Page 75 Discover Device Discover and Access to other EnGenius devices to manage their status.
  • Page 76 Monitor & Management Monitor clients connected status. Base on this information to adjust configuration or press kick out to remove device if the signal is weak .
  • Page 77 Backup Backup current settings as a configuration file to apply to other devices quickly.
  • Page 78 Restore Choose backup file to restore other devices so that they can have the same configuration quickly.
  • Page 79: Appendix

    Appendix...
  • Page 80: Fcc Interference Statement

    Appendix A - FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
  • Page 81: Professional Installation Instruction (Fcc)

    Appendix B - Professional Installation Instruction (FCC) Installation Personal This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting. Installation Location The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 20 cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.
  • Page 82: Ic Interference Statement

    Appendix C - IC Interference Statement Industry Canada statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2.
  • Page 83 IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
  • Page 84: Professional Installation Instruction(Ic)

    Appendix D Professional installation instruction (IC) 1. Installation personal This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting. 2.
  • Page 85 Instructions d’installation professionnelle 1. Installation Ce produit est destine a un usage specifique et doit etre installe par un personnel qualifie maitrisant les radiofre- quences et les regles s’y rapportant. L’installation et les reglages ne doivent pas etre modifies par l’utilisateur final. 2.

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