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  • Page 1 Wireless Concurrent AP ENH700EXT User Manual Version : 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................. 4 ................................. 4 EATURES .................................. 5 ENEFITS 1.3 P ............................... 6 ACKAGE ONTENTS 1.4 S ..............................6 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW ..........................7 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER FOR TCP/IP ....................10 3.1 C 7 ..........................
  • Page 3 5.6.2 Advanced Settings (Client Bridge / Client Router) ................... 44 5.7 W ............................45 IRELESS CCESS ONTROL CHAPTER 6 LAN SETUP..............................47 6.1 LAN S ................................47 ETTINGS 6.2 DHCP I .................................. 48 6.3 SNMP S ................................49 ETTINGS CHAPTER 7 INTERNET SETTINGS .............................50 7.1 DHCP (D IP) ..............................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    ENH700EXT is designed to deliver high reliability whether installed indoors or outdoors. The ENH700EXT is actually three devices in one: an Access Point, a Client Bridge, and a Client Router. Its wireless capabilities allow you to deliver Internet and intranet connectivity in locations where wired connections are not possible or practical.

  • Page 5: Benefits

    Comes with a wall-mount and mast mounting kit support to simplify installation 1.2 Benefits The ENH700EXT is the ideal product around which you can build your WLAN. The following list summarizes a few key advantages that WLANs have over wired networks: Ideal for hard-to-wire environments There are many scenarios where cables cannot be used to connect networking devices.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Two N-Type Dual Band Omni directional Antenna If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Keep all packing materials in case you need to return the ENH700EXT. The ENH700EXT must be returned in its original packing materials.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Hardware Overview

    The following figures show the key components on the ENH700EXT. 2.1 Bottom View The bottom panel of the ENH700EXT contains an RJ-45 port and 4 N-type connectors. The RJ-45 port connects to an Ethernet adapter in a computer you use to configure the...
  • Page 8 2.2 Installation To install the ENH700EXT, use the following procedure and refer to the figure below. 1. Connect the 4 dipole antennas to the top and bottom of the ENH700EXT and tighten them by hand. 2. Connect either end of an Ethernet cable to the ENH700EXT jack labeled RJ-45. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 jack on the PoE adapter labeled AP/Bridge Network.
  • Page 9 The ENH700EXT has LEDs that show the operating status of the device. The following table describes the ENH700EXT LEDs. Color Mode Status Power Green OFF= ENH700EXT is not receiving power. ON= ENH700EXT is receiving power. Green OFF = ENH700EXT is not connected to the network.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Configuring Your Computer For Tcp/Ip

    Chapter 3 Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP To configure the ENH700EXT, use the instructions in the appropriate section of this chapter to configure the TCP/IP settings on a computer that will be used to configure the ENH700EXT.

  • Page 11: Configuring Microsoft Windows 7

    3.1 Configuring Microsoft Windows 7 Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows 7. 1. In the Start menu search box, type: ncpa.cpl 2. When the Network Connections List appears, right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties. 3.
  • Page 12 4. In the properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP.

  • Page 13: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista

    5. Click the OK button to save your changes and close the dialog box. 6. Click the OK button again to save your changes. 3.2 Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista with the default interface.
  • Page 14 6. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP. 7. Click the OK button to save your changes and close the dialog box. 8. Click the OK button again to save your changes.

  • Page 15: Configuring Microsoft Windows Xp

    Internet Connections. 2. Click the Network Connections icon. 3. Click Local Area Connection for the Ethernet adapter connected to the ENH700EXT. The Local Area Connection Status dialog box appears. 4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button. The Local...

  • Page 16: Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000

    2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. If the Ethernet adapter in your computer is installed correctly, the Local Area Connection icon appears. 3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter connected to the ENH700EXT. The Local Area Connection Status dialog box appears.
  • Page 17 4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. 5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. 6.

  • Page 18: Configuring An Apple Macintosh Computer

    Apple Macintosh for TCP/IP. 1. Pull down the Apple Menu, click System Preferences, and select Network. 2. Verify that the NIC connected to the ENH700EXT is selected in the Show field. 3. In the Configure field on the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Introducing The Web Configurator

    Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator The ENH700EXT has a built-in Web Configurator that lets you manage the unit from any location using a Web browser that supports HTTP and has JavaScript installed. 4.1 Logging in to the Web Configurator After configuring the computer for TCP/IP using the procedure appropriate for your operating system, use that computer’s Web browser to log in to the ENH700EXT Web Configurator.
  • Page 20 ENH700EXT becomes unstable or crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the ENH700EXT to its factory default settings and lose any customized override settings you configured. However, if you back up an earlier configuration, you will not have to completely reconfigure the ENH700EXT.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration

    The ENH700EXT supports three operating modes: Access Point, Client Bridge, and Client Router. Using the procedures in the following sections, you can configure the ENH700EXT to use one operating mode for a 2.4 GHz network and another operating mode for 5 GHz networks (see section 5.1.1), or the same operating mode for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks (see section 5.1.2).

  • Page 22: Selecting Dual Mode For 2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz Networks

    The following procedure describes how to select the same operating mode for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. If you select Client Bridge Mode or Client Router Mode, you must select the ENH700EXT radio (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio) that will be used with that operating mode. If you select Access Point, the operating mode is used with both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks automatically.
  • Page 23 3. Under Please choose the Operation Mode, click the operating mode you want to use for the 5 GHz network. 4. If you selected Client Bridge Mode or Client Router Mode in step 3, click a radio under Please choose which Radio is Enabled. If you selected Access Point Mode in step 3, both radios are selected automatically and cannot be changed because both bands can work at the same time.

  • Page 24: Wireless Settings

    The following figure shows an example of an ENH700EXT operating in Access Point Dual Mode. The sections that follow the figure below describe how to configure your ENH700EXT as a Dual Mode Access Point.
  • Page 25 Radio Click the radio button to enable or disable wireless functions. Enable SSID# The ENH700EXT supports four SSIDs. Each SSID can be configured to use a different VLAN tag. ESSID ESSID is the name of your wireless network (WLAN). In an area where more than one WLAN is present, using a different ESSID allows you to separate the traffic.
  • Page 26 If you select a low data rate value, for example, the throughput is reduced but the transmission distance increases. Auto Channel By default, this option is disabled. If you click Enable, the ENH700EXT searches all valid channels, then decides which channel is “cleanest” for transmissions and change to that channel automatically.

  • Page 27: Access Point Mode (5 Ghz)

    Select the appropriate radio button to enable or disable the ENH700EXT’s wireless functions. Enable SSID# The ENH700EXT supports four SSIDs. Each SSID can be configured to use a different VLAN tag. ESSID ESSID is the name of your WLAN. In an area where more than one WLAN is present, using a different ESSID allows you to separate the traffic.

  • Page 28: Access Point Mode (2.4 Ghz)

    Select the appropriate radio button to enable or disable the ENH700EXT’s wireless functions. Enable SSID# The ENH700EXT supports four SSIDs. Each SSID can be configured to use a different VLAN tag. ESSID ESSID is the name of your WLAN. In an area where more than one WLAN is present, using a different ESSID allows you to separate the traffic.

  • Page 29: Client Bridge Mode/Client Router Mode (Dual Mode)

    The following figure shows an example of two ENH700EXT devices operating in Client Bridge Mode. One ENH700EXT uses its 2.4 GHz radio to communicate with a 2.4 GHz Access Point, while the other ENH700EXT uses its 5 GHz radio to communicate with a 5 GHz Access Point.

  • Page 30: Client Bridge Mode/Client Router Mode (5 Ghz)

    Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to discard your changes and return to the previous settings. Note: In Client Bridge Mode, the ENH700EXT cannot operate in 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz networks at the same time. 5.2.5 Client Bridge Mode/Client Router Mode (5 GHz)

  • Page 31: Client Bridge Mode/Client Router Mode (2.4 Ghz)

    ESSID Specify the Access Point SSID if known. Otherwise, use Site Survey to scan for nearby Access Points (see page 35). Preferred BSSID Specify the MAC address of the Access Point with which you want to associate. 5G Wireless Setting Select a standard IEEE 802.11a wireless band you want to use on the 5 GHz network.

  • Page 32: Wds Bridge Mode

    5.2.7 WDS Bridge Mode The Management > Operation Mode page has a 5G section that lets you configure the ENH700EXT for WDS Bridge Mode. Please Choose the Select WDS Bridge Mode to configure the ENH200 for WDS Bridge Mode. Operation Mode (5G)
  • Page 33 In the next screen, manually enter static IP addresses for the two devices. This mode requires the ENH700EXT’s DHCP server to be turned off, as noted in the table below. This is the default setting. If you change it, please turn off DHCP Server for WDS Bridge Mode.
  • Page 34 Go to the Management > Status page. Under 5GHz WDS, find the Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) or MAC address of the devices you want to bridge together. BSSID (WLAN MAC MAC address of the devices you want to bridge together. Record the value below: address) Record BSSID here: ___________________________________________ Go to the 5GHz Wireless >...

  • Page 35: Site Survey

    5.4 5.3 Site Survey Use this feature to scan nearby Access Points. Numbers of Access Points that the site survey has discovered. Select Click the radio button that corresponds to the Access Point with which you want to associate. Channel Channel that the Access Point is using.

  • Page 36: Ap Scan List (5 Ghz / 2.4 Ghz)

    AP Scan List (5 GHz / 2.4 GHz) This feature can help you select an Access Point channel by scanning nearby Access Points. Refresh Click Refresh to rescan nearby Access Points.

  • Page 37: Wireless Security Settings

    WPA2-PSK AES for your security settings. 5.5.1 WEP (Access Point) ESSID Selection The ENH700EXT supports four SSIDs. Each SSID can be configured to use a different type of authentication. Hidden SSID Select Enable or Disable to broadcast or not broadcast the ENH700EXT’s SSID. Users cannot reconnect automatically or manually to a WLAN that uses a hidden SSID.

  • Page 38: Wep (Client Bridge / Client Router)

    Key Type Select an input type of either Hex or ASCII. Default Key Specify which of the four WEP keys the ENH700EXT uses as its default. Key1 Specify a password for security key index number 1. For security, each typed character is masked by a dot ( ).

  • Page 39: Wpa Pre-Shared Key (Access Point)

    Click Apply to apply the changes. 5.5.3 WPA pre-shared Key (Access Point) ESSID Selection The ENH700EXT supports four SSIDs. Each SSID can be configured to use a different type of authentication. Hidden SSID Select Enable or Disable to broadcast or not broadcast the ENH700EXT’s SSID. Users cannot reconnect automatically or manually to a WLAN that uses a hidden SSID.

  • Page 40: Wpa Pre-Shared Key (Client Bridge / Client Router)

    Select Passphrase or Hex (64 characters) that can be used to automatically generate security keys. Pre-shared Key Shared secret between the ENH700EXT and Access Points and wireless clients. You cannot type special characters in the pre-shared key. Apply / Cancel Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to discard your changes and return to the previous settings.

  • Page 41: Radius (Access Point Mode Only)

    Access Challenge (requests additional information from the user such as a secondary password), PIN, token or card), or Access Accept (user is granted access). The sections that follow the figure below describe how to configure your ENH700EXT for use in a RADIUS environment.
  • Page 42 ESSID Selection The ENH700EXT supports four SSIDs. Each SSID can be configured to use a different type of authentication. Hidden SSID Select Enable or Disable to broadcast or not broadcast the ENH700EXT’s SSID. Users cannot reconnect automatically or manually to a WLAN that uses a hidden SSID. A WLAN that uses a hidden SSID does not appear in the Microsoft Windows Wireless Network Connection window.

  • Page 43: Wireless Advanced Settings

    5.6 Wireless Advanced Settings If you do not have experience with configuring advanced wireless settings, leave these options at their default settings. Otherwise, any changes you make can affect performance adversely. 5.6.1 Advanced Settings (Access Point) Fragment Threshold Specify the maximum packet size during transmission. If a large number of clients are accessing the WLAN, specify a small value to avoid collisions.

  • Page 44: Advanced Settings (Client Bridge / Client Router)

    (DTIM). A DTIM is a countdown that informs clients about the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Note: The DTIM is a multiple of the Beacon (TIM), so if the DTIM is set to 3, a DTIM message is sent with every third Beacon.

  • Page 45: Wireless Access Control List

    causes the sending device to discard the current packet and move on to the next. Preamble Type Tells the receiver that data is on the way. The preamble allows the receiver to acquire the wireless signal and synchronize itself with the transmitter. Select Long Preamble or Short Preamble.
  • Page 46 option. Delete All Click Delete All to erase all options in the table. Reset Click Reset to discard your selection. Apply / Cancel Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to discard your changes and return to the previous settings.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6 Lan Setup

    Chapter 6 LAN Setup This chapter describes the ENH700EXT Local Area Network (LAN) settings. 6.1 LAN Settings Note: Changing LAN IP address changes the LAN Interface IP address. When you click Apply, the Web Configurator automatically redirects you to the new IP address .

  • Page 48: Dhcp Info

    6.2 DHCP Info Click on DHCP Info under the TCP/IP section to view clients associated with the ENH700EXT via DHCP. You can also assign an IP address for certain MAC addresses. The IP Address, MAC Address, and Expiration Time for each IP address are displayed. Click the Refresh button to update the client list.

  • Page 49: Snmp Settings

    Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to discard your changes and return to the previous settings. 6.3 SNMP Settings SNMP Enable Click this radio button to enable the ENH700EXT’s SNMP feature. SNMP Disable Click this radio button to disable the ENH700EXT’s SNMP feature. Apply / Cancel Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to discard your changes and return to the previous settings.

  • Page 50: Chapter 7 Internet Settings

    Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to discard your changes and return to the previous settings. 7.2 Static IP If your ISP provided you with an IP address, subnet mask, default ENH700EXT, and primary DNS and secondary DNS to use, select Static IP for your WAN connection. IP Address Specify the IP address of the ENH700EXT’s WAN settings.

  • Page 51: Pppoe (Point-To-Point Protocol Over Ethernet)

    Auto. Otherwise, packets will be fragmented downstream if the MTU is set too high or too low, which impacts network performance. In extreme cases, an MTU setting that is too low can prevent the ENH700EXT from establishing some connections.

  • Page 52: Pptp (Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol)

    Static IP Address WAN Interface Type Select Static IP Address as your WAN Interface. IP Address Specify the static IP address for the ENH700EXT WAN Interface. IP Subnet Mask Specify the WAN subnet mask. ENH700EXT IP Address Specify the ENH700EXT WAN IP address.
  • Page 53 VPN Connection be able to transmit data using the IPSec protocol. Enable L2TP pass through Check L2TP pass through on VPN Connection. Otherwise, the ENH700EXT will not be on VPN Connection able to connect to the Internet using L2TP.

  • Page 54: Chapter 8 Information Status

    previous settings. Chapter 8 Information Status Use the Status section to check device information such as system up time, firmware version, wireless client list, and Internet status. 8.1 Status Click Status under the Management section to display sections that show various information about the device.

  • Page 55: Wireless Client List

    Click Client List under the 5G/2.4G Wireless section to view a list of clients associated with the ENH700EXT. The MAC addresses, signal strength, and Idle Time for each client are displayed. Click the Refresh button to update the client list.

  • Page 56: Internet Status

    8.4 Internet Status Click Status under the Internet section to view the status of the current network connection. Information shown includes the network type, SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, data rate, noise level, and signal strength. Note: If your internet connection type is PPPoE or PPTP with Manual Connection, you can connect to he Internet from this page.

  • Page 57: Chapter 9 Management Settings

    Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to discard your changes and return to the previous settings. 9.2 Time Zone Settings Click Time Zone under the Management menu to configure the ENH700EXT system time. Using these settings, you can synchronize the ENH700EXT system time with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.

  • Page 58: Diagnosis

    Time Zone Select your country or region from the drop-down list. NTP Time Server Specify the domain name or IP address of a NTP server. Daylight Saving Check Enable if your area observes daylight savings time . Then specify the starting (From) and ending (To) range when daylight savings time is observed.

  • Page 59: Remote Control

    Note: The firmware upgrade procedure can take few minutes. Do not power off the ENH700EXT during the firmware upgrade, as it can cause the device to crash or become unusable. The ENH700EXT restarts automatically after the upgrade completes.
  • Page 60 Default Settings Backup Settings Click Save to save current configured settings. Restore Settings The ENH700EXT can store a previous setting that has been saved. Click Browse to select the file and Upload. Restart Click Restart to reboot the ENH700EXT. Note: If you choose to Restore to Factory Default, all custom settings that override the default...

  • Page 61: Appendix A - Glossary

    Appendix A – Glossary Access Point A base station in a WLAN that act as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN radio signals. Ad Hoc Network Ad hoc network refers to a short-term WLAN framework created between two or more WLAN adapters, without going through an Access Point.
  • Page 62 A protocol that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging onto an IP network, so users do not have to configure the IP addresses manually. The ENH700EXT contains an internal DHCP server that automatically allocates IP address using a user-defined address range.
  • Page 63 Keys Keys are used like passwords to open and close (encrypt and decrypt) messages. While many encryption algorithms are commonly known and public, the key must be kept secret. Local-Area Network (LAN) A small data network covering a limited area, such as a building or group of buildings. Most LANs connect workstations or personal computers.
  • Page 64 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) SNMP is an Internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Snooping Passively watching a network for data that can be used to benefit a hacker, such as passwords. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) An encryption protocol that uses 128-bit keys that are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server.
  • Page 65 management than WPA. It includes two data encryption algorithms, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in the Counter mode with Cipher block chaining Message authentication Code Protocol (CCMP). See also WPA. Wireless Distribution System (WDS) A technology that enables access points to communicate with one another in order to extend the range of a WLAN.

  • Page 66: Appendix B - Fcc Interference Statement

    Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 67: Professional Installation Instruction

    Professional installation instruction 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.

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