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  • Page 1 ® ® EnGenius X-TRA RANGE ERB300H/ERB150H Wireless-N HD Media Bridge & Range Extender User Guide V1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview Product Overview Hardware Features ...........1-1 Software Features .
  • Page 3 Using the ERB300H/ERB150H as a Media Entertainment Bridge ....... .4-4...
  • Page 4 ABLE OF ONTENTS System ............5-2 Wireless .
  • Page 5 ABLE OF ONTENTS Management ........... . . 5-13 Tools.
  • Page 6 ABLE OF ONTENTS Configuring Scheduled Services 6-10 Schedule Services Table..........6-10 Add/Edit a Service.
  • Page 7 ABLE OF ONTENTS Filter 6-25 Enable Wireless Access Control ......... . 6-25 MAC Address Filtering Table .
  • Page 8 ABLE OF ONTENTS WAN Settings 6-39 Static IP ............6-39 Dynamic IP.
  • Page 9 ABLE OF ONTENTS Application Layer Gateway Setup 6-58 Universal Plug and Play Setup 6-59 Quality of Service Setup 6-60 Priority Queue............6-61 Bandwidth Allocation .
  • Page 10 ABLE OF ONTENTS System Time Setting 6-74 Synchronize with an NTP Server ......... 6-74 Synchronize with a PC .

  • Page 11: General Conventions

    The following acronyms are used to represent the different Important: modes of the ERB300H/ERB150H. If a feature or function is not supported in all modes, the supported modes are identified in a Indicates information that is important to know for the notification.

  • Page 12: Typographical Conventions

    ONVENTIONS Mode Definitions Note: This section applies to Client Router mode, Note: This section applies to Client Bridge mode, Note: This section applies to Universal Repeater mode, Typographical Conventions Indicates commands lines as entered on the computer. Vari- ables contained within user input are shown in angle brackets (<...
  • Page 13 OPYRIGHT Copyright This user guide and its content is copyright of © EnGenius Net- works, 2011. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction in part or in whole in any form is prohibited. Do not distribute, transmit, store in any form of electronic retrieval system or commercially exploit the content without the expressed written permission of EnGenius Networks.

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    Product Overview Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Hardware Features

    EnGenius ERB300H/ERB150H is one of the member of X-TRA RANGE family series. The max. RF power is up to 26dBm for To easily identify where the best place for the ERB300H the reason to enhance the signal and extend range to avoid through the Wireless Signal LED Indicator.

  • Page 16: Software Features

     Wireless Client List  ERB150H: IEEE 802.11 B/G/N, 150MBps Wireless Speed Wireless Signal Indicator   ERB300H: IEEE 802.11 B/G/N, 300MBps Wireless Speed Operation Mode: Client Bridge/Client Router/Repeater   Tx Output Power: 26±2dBm  Channel Setting: Auto/Manual/Scan ...
  • Page 17 RODUCT VERVIEW ECHNICAL PECIFICATION Hidden SSID  MAC Address Filtering  PPTP/IPSec/L2TP Pass-through  Remote Control/Firmware Upgrade  Backup/Restore Setting  DHCP Server (Client Router mode)  NAT/NAPT (Client Router mode)  Port Forwarding/Mapping/Virtual Server (Client Router  mode) Port Triggering (Client Router mode) ...

  • Page 18: Package Contents

    RODUCT VERVIEW ACKAGE ONTENTS 1.1 Package Contents ITEM QUANTITY ERB300H/ERB150H Wireless N Range Extender 2dBi Antennas Quick Installation Guide 12V/1A Power Adaptor Ethernet Cable User CD (with user manual) Technical Support Card...

  • Page 19: Product Layout

    RODUCT VERVIEW RODUCT AYOUT 1.1 Product Layout FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. To activate WPS, press button for 1~5 seconds. WPS/Reset Button To reboot the router, press button for 6~10 seconds. To reset to factory settings, press button for > 11 seconds.
  • Page 20 RODUCT VERVIEW RODUCT AYOUT Figure 1-1: ERB300H Figure 1-2: ERB150H BACK PANEL COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION External Antenna Connectors External interface for the antennas. DC Power Jack Connects the router to a DC power adapter source. LAN Ports (1 – 4) Connects up to four computers (4) to a local area network (LAN) using Ethernet cable.
  • Page 21 Installation Chapter 2...

  • Page 22: System Requirements

    NSTALLATION YSTEM EQUIREMENTS 2.1 System Requirements To install the ERB300H/ERB150H, you need the following: Computer (Windows, Linux, OSX Operating System)  CD-ROM *  Web Browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari)  Network Interface Card with an open RJ-45 Ethernet Port ...

  • Page 23: Wall Mounting

    NSTALLATION OUNTING 2.1 Wall Mounting Mounting the ERB300H/ERB150H on a wall optimizes the wire- less access range. Note: Choose a location that is within reach of an electrical outlet for the AC adapter and the DSL or Cable modem. To mount the device on the wall do the following: 1.

  • Page 24: Engenius Quick Start

    EnGenius Quick Start Chapter 3...

  • Page 25: Installing The Software

    Note: Before getting started, please power off the cable or DSL modem. Setup Notes When considering the placement of the ERB300H/ERB150H remember the following: It must be close to an electrical outlet.  Upon first setup, it must be close to the computer that is ...

  • Page 26: Installation

    If the instructions do not automatically start, open a file manager and browse the root folder of the CD-ROM. Look for the file named index.html and open it. 1. Insert the ERB300H/ERB150H installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Quick Start. The wizard will guide you through...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Cables

    Note: The Power LED lights up to show the device is active. 2. If the ERB300H/ERB150H is acting as a client bridge, con- nect media entertainment devices, a maximum of four, to the LAN ports. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back panel of the device.

  • Page 28: Installation Setup Wizard

    Installation Setup Wizard Chapter 4...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Erb300H/Erb150H

    Connect the ERB300H/ERB150H to an existing wireless net- and a Media Entertainment Bridge. As a Range Extender, the work either by WPS configuration or by Smart Wizard configu- ERB300H/ERB150H extends the reach of a wireless network to ration. areas with poor signal reception. As a Media Entertainment...
  • Page 30 SING THE AS A ANGE XTENDER The ERB300H/ERB150H Signal Strength LED lights up and the 7. Click Scan Now to find the target router. range extender connects to the wireless network. Smart Wizard Configuration For routers without WPS support, use Smart Wizard to com- plete the setup.
  • Page 31 Note: new value in Repeater (SSID) and selecting a new value in Encryption and Authentication Type. If the target router is not in the list, move the ERB300H/ ERB150H closer to the router and click the Refresh but- ton. 9. Select the target router’s Encryption and Authenti- cation Type.

  • Page 32: Using The Erb300H/Erb150H As A Media Entertainment Bridge

     address bar. For example, enter http://erb300h/ to con- Setting Up the Media Bridge nect to the ERB300H or http://erb150h/ to connect to the ERB150H. Connect the ERB300H/ERB150H to an existing wireless net- The default management IP address of the device is ...
  • Page 33 1. Attach the ERB300H/ERB150H‘s Wi-Fi antenna and power on the device. 5. Enter the default Password: admin and click Login. 2. Connect your computer to the ERB300H/ERB150H with an Ethernet cable 3. Open a web browser and enter the default IP,...
  • Page 34 ERB300H/ERB150H NSTALLATION ETUP IZARD SING THE AS A EDIA NTERTAINMENT RIDGE 6. Click System>>Operation Mode to display the Opera- 9. Select your target router and click Add to AP Profile. tion Mode screen. 10.If the target router uses encryption, enter the password in 7.
  • Page 35 Enter the model name of the device in a web browser’s  address bar. For example, enter http://erb300h/ to con- nect to the ERB300H or http://erb150h/ to connect to the ERB150H. The default management IP address of the device is ...

  • Page 36: Web Configuration

    Web Configuration Chapter 5...

  • Page 37: Logging In

    ONFIGURATION OGGING 5.1 Logging In Note: If the login screen does not display, enter the default router IP address of 192.168.0.1. Note: The default user name is admin and the default password is admin. 1. At the login screen enter a user name and a password. 2.

  • Page 38: Web Menus Overview Universal Repeater Mode Menus

    ONFIGURATION ENUS VERVIEW 5.1 Web Menus Overview Universal Repeater Mode Menus System View and edit settings that affect system functionality. Operation Mode Configure the device to be a universal repeater or a client bridge. Status Display the summary of the current system status. Schedule schedule services to start and stop at specific times or intervals.

  • Page 39: Wireless

    ONFIGURATION NIVERSAL EPEATER ENUS Wireless View and edit settings for wireless network connectivity. Status View the current wireless connection status and related information. Basic Configure the minimum settings required to setup a wireless network connection. Advanced Configure the advanced network settings. Security Configure the wireless network security settings.

  • Page 40: Management

    ONFIGURATION NIVERSAL EPEATER ENUS Management View and configure settings for managing the device. Admin Change the password used to access this device. SNMP Monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. Firmware Upgrade the firmware of this device. Configure Save and load system settings from a file on a hard disk drive (HDD).

  • Page 41: Wizard

    ONFIGURATION NIVERSAL EPEATER ENUS Wizard Start the wizard to configure the connection between the device and the router. Logout Logout of the device application.

  • Page 42: Client Bridge Mode Menus

    ONFIGURATION LIENT RIDGE ENUS Client Bridge Mode Menus System View and edit settings that affect system functionality. Operation Mode Configure the device to be a universal repeater or a client bridge. Status Display the summary of the current system status. Schedule schedule services to start and stop at specific times or intervals.

  • Page 43: Network

    ONFIGURATION LIENT RIDGE ENUS Network View and edit settings that affect network connectivity. Status Display the summary of the Internet status and type of connection. Configure local area network (LAN) specific and Internet protocol (IP) settings. Management View and configure settings for managing the device. Admin Change the password used to access this device.

  • Page 44: Tools

    ONFIGURATION LIENT RIDGE ENUS Tools View and configure system and network tools settings. Time Setting Configure the system time with NTP servers. Diagnosis Diagnose the current network status. Logout Logout of the device application.

  • Page 45: Client Router Mode Menus

    ONFIGURATION LIENT OUTER ENUS Client Router Mode Menus System View and edit settings that affect system functionality. Operation Mode Configure the device to be a universal repeater or a client bridge. Status Display the summary of the current system status. DHCP Add DHCP clients and display in a table.

  • Page 46: Wireless

    ONFIGURATION LIENT OUTER ENUS Wireless View and edit settings for wireless network connectivity. Status View the current wireless connection status and related information. Basic Configure the minimum settings required to setup a wireless network connection. Advanced Configure the advanced network settings. Automate the connection between the a wireless device and the router using an 8-digit PIN.

  • Page 47: Firewall

    ONFIGURATION IREWALL Firewall View and configure settings for firewall rule sets. Enable Enable or disable the network firewall. Redirect packets from the WAN port IP address to a particular IP address on the LAN. Enable or disable blocking of denial of service (DoS) attacks. MAC Filter Configure MAC filters to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet.

  • Page 48: Advanced

    ONFIGURATION DVANCED Advanced View and configure advanced system and network settings. Enable or disable Network Address Translation (NAT). Port Mapping Re-direct a range of service port numbers to a specified LAN IP address. Port Forwarding Configure server applications to send and receive data from specific ports on the network.

  • Page 49: Management

    ONFIGURATION DVANCED Management View and configure settings for managing the device. Admin Change the password used to access this device. SNMP Monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. Firmware Upgrade the firmware of this device. Configure Save and load system settings from a file on a hard disk drive (HDD). Reset Reset system settings to factory defaults.

  • Page 50: Wizard

    ONFIGURATION DVANCED Wizard Start the wizard to configure the connection between the device and the router. Logout Logout of the device application. 5-14...

  • Page 51: Basic Network Settings

    Basic Network Settings Chapter 6...

  • Page 52: System Setup

    YSTEM ETUP 6.0 System Setup The following sections explain the features and functionality of the ERB300H/ERB150H in universal repeater mode (URM), client bridge mode (CBM) and client router mode (CRM). Note: If a feature or function does not apply to all modes, a note indicates which modes are applicable. Otherwise, it is assumed the feature or function applies to all modes.
  • Page 53 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS PERATION Figure 6-2: Client Bridge Mode (CBM) Figure 6-3: Client Router Mode (CRM) Click Apply to save the settings or Cancel to discard changes.

  • Page 54: Viewing System Status

    The current system date and time. Hardware Version The hardware version number of the ERB300H/ERB150H. Serial Number The serial number of the ERB300H/ERB150H. The serial number is required for customer service or support. Firmware Version The firmware version number of the ERB300H/ERB150H.

  • Page 55: Wan Settings

    WAN S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ETTINGS WAN Settings Note: This section applies to Client Router mode, Attain Connection Status Displays the connection status of the device to the WLAN. Channel The communications channel used by all stations, or computing devices, on the network.

  • Page 56: Wlan Station Information

    WLAN S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS TATION NFORMATION WLAN Station Information Note: This section applies to Client Router mode and Client Bridge mode. Connection Status Displays the connection status of the device to the WLAN. Channel The communications channel used by all stations, or computing devices, on the network.

  • Page 57: Wlan Repeater Information

    WLAN R ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS EPEATER NFORMATION WLAN Repeater Information Note: This section applies to Universal Repeater mode. Connection Status Displays the connection status of the device to the WLAN. Channel The communications channel used by all stations, or computing devices, on the network.

  • Page 58: Repeater Ssid

    SSID ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS EPEATER Repeater SSID Note: This section applies to Universal Repeater mode. ESSID The ID value of a set of one or more interconnected basic service sets (BSSs). Security The security setting status (Default: Disabled). BSSID The unique ID of the BSS using the above channel value on this device. The ID is the MAC address of the BSSs access point.

  • Page 59: Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

    HAPTER ITLE ONFIGURING YNAMIC ONFIGURATION ROTOCOL 6.0.3 Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol View and configure dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) addresses. Note: This section applies to Client Router mode, WARNING! Do not modify the settings in this section without a thorough understanding of the parameters. DHCP Client Table Displays the connected DHCP clients whose IP addresses are assigned by the DHCP server on the LAN.

  • Page 60: Enable Static Dhcp Ip

    DHCP IP HAPTER ITLE NABLE TATIC Enable Static DHCP IP Enable Static DHCP IP Click to enable static DHCP IP functionality. IP Address Enter the IP address of the device to add as a static DHCP client. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the device to add as a static DHCP client.

  • Page 61: Configuring Scheduled Services

    Schedule Services Table The Schedule function relies on the GMT time setting acquired from a network time protocol (NTP) server. See System Time Setting for details on how to connect the ERB300H/ERB150H to an NTP server. Enabled Schedule Table Click checkbox to enable schedule services.

  • Page 62: Add/Edit A Service

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS DIT A ERVICE Add/Edit a Service Create or edit a schedule service type and date/time parameters for a specific service. Schedule Description Enter the description of the schedule service. Service Select the type of schedule service, either Wireless Active or Restart.

  • Page 63: Configuring Event Logging

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING VENT OGGING 6.0.5 Configuring Event Logging The logging service records and displays important system information and activity on the network. The events are stored in a mem- ory buffer with older data overwritten by newer when the buffer is full. Log Message List Shows the current system operations and network activity.

  • Page 64: Monitoring Bandwidth Usage

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONITORING ANDWIDTH SAGE 6.0.6 Monitoring Bandwidth Usage View bandwidth usage for LAN and WLAN traffic. Displays the daily bandwidth usage for the LAN and WLAN networks. Note: Click Details to view daily, weekly and monthly data. 6-13...

  • Page 65: Configuring The System Language

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING THE YSTEM ANGUAGE 6.0.7 Configuring the System Language The system supports multiple languages for using the graphical user interface (GUI). Select the system language to use from the dropdown list. 6-14...

  • Page 66: Wireless Lan Setup

    LAN S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS IRELESS ETUP 6.1 Wireless LAN Setup 6.1.1 Viewing WLAN Status View the connection status, extended service set identifier (ESSID), security and basic service set identifiers (BSSID) settings. WLAN Station Information Note: This section applies to Client Router mode and Client Bridge mode. Connection Status Displays the connection status of the device to the WLAN.

  • Page 67: Wlan Repeater Information

    WLAN R ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS EPEATER NFORMATION WLAN Repeater Information Note: This section applies to Universal Repeater mode. Connection Status Displays the connection status of the device to the WLAN. ESSID The ID value of a set of one or more interconnected basic service sets (BSSs).

  • Page 68: Repeater Ssid

    SSID ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS EPEATER Repeater SSID Note: This section applies to Universal Repeater mode. ESSID The ID value of a set of one or more interconnected basic service sets (BSSs). Security The security setting status (Default: Disabled). BSSID The unique ID of the BSS using the above channel value on this device. The ID is the MAC address of the BSSs access point.

  • Page 69: Basic Settings

     Click Site Survey to scan the area for wireless routers that the ERB300H/ ERB150H can connect to. See step 8 of Using the ERB300H/ERB150H as a Media Entertainment Bridge for detailed instructions on adding an access point profile. 6-18...
  • Page 70 Click Site Survey to scan the area for wireless routers that the ERB300H/ ERB150H can connect to. See step 8 of Using the ERB300H/ERB150H as a Media Entertainment Bridge for detailed instructions on adding an access point profile.

  • Page 71: Advanced Settings

    A value too low could lead to low performance. RTS Threshold Enter the RTS threshold. If the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold, the ERB300H/ERB150H does not use RTS/CTS to send the data packet. Tx Power Select the wireless signal strength level. Valid values are between 25% and 100%.
  • Page 72 Valid values are between 1 and 255. N Data Rate Select the N data rate. This is the rate in which the ERB300H/ ERB150H will transmit data packets to wireless N compatible devices. Channel Bandwidth Select the channel bandwidth.

  • Page 73: Security

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ECURITY 6.1.4 Security Note: This section applies to Universal Repeater mode. Enable security options on the wireless network to prevent intrusions to systems on the wireless network. ESSID Selection Select the wireless network group to change the wireless security settings for.

  • Page 74: Encryption Type

    NCRYPTION Encryption Type Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Authentication Type Select the type of authentication. Open System Wireless stations can associate with the ERB300H/ERB150H  without WEP encryption Shared Key Devices must provide the corresponding WEP key(s) when con-  necting to the ERB300H/ERB150H.

  • Page 75: Wi-Fi Protected Access (Wpa) Pre-Shared Key

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS NCRYPTION Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Pre-Shared Key WPA Type Select the type of WPA. WPA Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) Generates a 128-bit key for  each packet. WPA2 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Government standard  packet encryption which is stronger than TKIP. WPA2 Mixed Mixed mode allows device to try WPA2 first, and if that fails ...

  • Page 76: Filter

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ILTER 6.1.5 Filter Note: This section applies to Universal Repeater mode. WARNING! Incorrectly changing these settings may cause the device to stop functioning. Do not modify the settings in this section without a thorough understanding of the parameters. When Enable Wireless Access Control is selected, only wireless clients with MAC addresses listed in the table are allowed to connect to the wireless network.

  • Page 77: Mac Address Filtering Table

    MAC A ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS DDRESS ILTERING ABLE MAC Address Filtering Table The sequence number of the device. Description The description of the device. MAC Address The MAC address of the device. Select Indicates the device(s) that can have actions performed on them. Click Delete Selected to remove selected devices from the list, Delete All to remove all devices form the list or Reset the discard changes.

  • Page 78: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    ETUP 6.1.6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) is an easy way to allow wireless clients to connect to the ERB300H/ERB150H. Automate the connec- tion between the device and the ERB300H/ERB150H using a button or a PIN. Enable or disable WPS.

  • Page 79: Ap Profile

    AP P ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ROFILE 6.1.7 AP Profile Note: This section applies to Client Bridge mode and Client Router mode. AP Profile Table Displays the ID value of the profile. SSID Displays the SSID value of the profile. Displays the MAC address of the profile. Authentication Displays the authentication type of the profile.

  • Page 80: Add An Ap Profile

    Delete All to delete all the profiles or Connect to a selected AP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Authentication Type Select the type of authentication. Open System Wireless stations can associate with the ERB300H/ERB150H  without WEP encryption Shared Key Devices must provide the corresponding WEP key(s) when con- ...

  • Page 81: Wi-Fi Protected Access (Wpa) Pre-Shared Key

    AP P ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS DD AN ROFILE Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Pre-Shared Key Note: This section applies to Client Bridge mode. WPA Type Select the type of WPA. WPA Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) Generates a 128-bit key for ...

  • Page 82: Wi-Fi Protected Access (Wpa) Pre-Shared Key

    AP P ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS DD AN ROFILE Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Pre-Shared Key Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Authentication Type Select the type of authentication. WPA Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) Generates a 128-bit key for ...

  • Page 83: Wi-Fi Protected Access (Wpa) Radius

    AP P ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS DD AN ROFILE Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) RADIUS Note: This section applies to Client Bridge mode and Client Router mode. Use a RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide a session key to encrypt data during communications. Authentication Type Select the type of Wireless Protected Access (WPA).

  • Page 84: Client List

    ETTINGS LIENT 6.1.8 Client List Note: This section applies to Universal Repeater mode. View the wireless devices currently connected to the ERB300H/ERB150H. WLAN Client Table Interface Displays the type of network connected to the device. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of device connected to network.

  • Page 85: Network Setup

    Displays the MAC address of the ERB300H/ERB150H. Primary DNS Displays the primary DNS address of the ERB300H/ERB150H. Secondary DNS: Displays the secondary DNS address of the ERB300H/ ERB150H. Note: The MAC address is located on the label on the back side of the ERB300H/ERB150H. 6-34...
  • Page 86 Displays the LAN subnet mask of the ERB300H/ERB150H. DHCP Server Displays whether the DHCP server functionality is enabled or disabled. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the ERB300H/ERB150H. Note: The MAC address is located on the label on the back side of the ERB300H/ERB150H. 6-35...

  • Page 87: Wan Status Settings

    The WAN Settings, or Internet Status, page shows a summary of the current Internet connection information. This section is also shown on the System Status page. Attain IP Protocol Display the IP Protocol type used for the ERB300H/ERB150H (Dynamic IP Address or Static IP Address).

  • Page 88: Lan Settings

    ETWORK ETTINGS ETTINGS 6.2.2 LAN Settings Configure the LAN settings for the ERB300H/ERB150H using a static or dynamic IP address. Bridge Type Configure the bridge type using either a static IP or dynamic IP. IP Address Enter the LAN IP address of the ERB300H/ERB150H.

  • Page 89: Dhcp Server

    DHCP S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ERVER DHCP Server Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. The DHCP server assigns IP addresses to the devices on the LAN. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server (Default: Enabled). Lease Time Configure the amount of time each allocated IP address can by used by a client.

  • Page 90: Wan Settings

    Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Configure the WAN settings for the ERB300H/ERB150H using a static or dynamic IP address, PPPoE. Static IP Setting a static IP address allows an administrator to set a specific IP address for the router and guarantees that it can not be assigned a different address.

  • Page 91: Dynamic Ip

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS YNAMIC Dynamic IP Dynamic IP addressing assigns a different IP address each time a device connects to an ISP service provider. The service is most commonly used by ISP cable providers. Host name Assign a name for the internet connection type. This field can be blank. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the devices’...

  • Page 92: Point-To-Point Protocol Over Ethernet (Pppoe)

    (PPP ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS OINT OINT ROTOCOL OVER THERNET Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is used mainly by ISPs that provide DSL modems to connect to the Internet. Username Enter the username assigned by an ISP. Password Enter the password assigned by an ISP.

  • Page 93: Point-To-Point Tunnelling Protocol (Pptp)

    (PPTP) ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS OINT OINT UNNELLING ROTOCOL Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) The point-to-point tunnelling protocol (PPTP) is used in association with virtual private networks (VPNs). There a two parts to a PPTP connection: the WAN interface settings and the PPTP settings. WAN Interface Settings WAN Interface Type Select Dynamic IP Address to assign an IP address...

  • Page 94: Static Ip Address

    (PPTP) ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS OINT OINT UNNELLING ROTOCOL Static IP Address My IP Address Enter the router’s WAN IP address. My Subnet Mask Enter the router’s WAN subnet IP address. Gateway IP Address Enter the router’s WAN gateway IP address. PPTP Settings Login Enter the username assigned by your ISP.

  • Page 95: Firewall Setup

    6.3.1 Enabling the Firewall The ERB300H/ERB150H firewall automatically detects and blocks Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. URL blocking, packet filtering and stateful packet inspection (SPI) are also supported. The details of the attack and the timestamp are recorded in the security log.

  • Page 96: Demilitarized Zone Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS EMILITARIZED ETUP 6.3.2 Demilitarized Zone Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Configuring a device on the LAN as a demilitarized zone (DMZ) host allows unrestricted two-way Internet access for Internet applica- tions, such as online video games, to run from behind the NAT firewall. The DMZ function allows the router to redirect all packets going to the WAN port IP address to a particular IP address on the LAN.

  • Page 97: Denial Of Service Attacks Setup

    HAPTER ITLE ENIAL OF ERVICE TTACKS ETUP 6.3.3 Denial of Service Attacks Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. The Firewall can detect and block DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet Connection with invalid pack- ets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable.

  • Page 98: Mac Filter Setup

    MAC F HAPTER ITLE ILTER ETUP 6.3.4 MAC Filter Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. MAC Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet. Enable MAC Filtering Enable or disable MAC filtering. Deny/Allow all clients with MAC address listed below to access the network Description Enter a description for a LAN MAC address.

  • Page 99: Internet Protocol (Ip) Filter Setup

    (IP) F HAPTER ITLE NTERNET ROTOCOL ILTER ETUP 6.3.5 Internet Protocol (IP) Filter Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. IP Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet. Enable IP Filtering Enable or disable IP filtering. Deny/Allow all clients with IP address listed below to access the network Allow all clients with IP address listed below to access the network Description...
  • Page 100 (IP) F HAPTER ITLE NTERNET ROTOCOL ILTER ETUP View and select devices in the IP Filtering Table. Displays the ID value of the IP filter. Description Displays the description of the IP filter. Local IP Address Displays the local IP address of the IP filter. Protocol Displays the protocol of the IP filter.

  • Page 101: Uniform Resource Locator (Url) Filter Setup

    (URL) F HAPTER ITLE NIFORM ESOURCE OCATOR ILTER ETUP 6.3.6 Uniform Resource Locator (URL) Filter Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. You can block access to certain Web sites for a particular PC by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword of the Web site. Enable URL Blocking Enable or disable URL blocking.

  • Page 102: Advanced Network Settings

    HAPTER ITLE DVANCED ETWORK ETTINGS 6.4 Advanced Network Settings 6.4.1 NAT Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Network address translation (NAT) allows users on the LAN to access the Internet through a single or multiple Public IP Addresses. NAT provides firewall protection from hacker attacks and allows for mapping LAN IP addresses to WAN IP addresses with key ser- vices such as websites, FTP, video game servers, etc.

  • Page 103: Port Mapping Setup

    HAPTER ITLE APPING ETUP 6.4.2 Port Mapping Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Port Mapping allows you to redirect a particular range of service port numbers from the WAN to a particular LAN IP address. Enable Port Mapping Click Enable Port Mapping to activate port mapping.
  • Page 104 HAPTER ITLE APPING ETUP Current Port Mapping Table View and select mapped port ranges in use on the network. Displays the sequence number of the mapped port range. Description Displays the description of the mapped port range. Local IP Displays the IP address of the server for the mapped port range.

  • Page 105: Port Forwarding Setup

    HAPTER ITLE ORWARDING ETUP 6.4.3 Port Forwarding Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Port forwarding enables multiple server applications on a LAN to serve clients on a WAN over a single WAN IP address. The router accepts incoming client packets, filters them based on the destination WAN, or public, port and protocol and forwards the packets to the appropriate LAN, or local, port.
  • Page 106 HAPTER ITLE ORWARDING ETUP Current Port Forwarding Table Displays the sequence number of the forwarded port. Description Displays the description of the forwarded port. Local IP Displays the IP address of the server for the forwarded port. Local Port Displays the LAN port number that WAN client packets will be forward to.

  • Page 107: Port Triggering Setup

    HAPTER ITLE RIGGERING ETUP 6.4.4 Port Triggering Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Some applications, such as online games, video conferencing and VoIP telephony, require multiple ports for inbound and outbound traffic. If an application requires both an incoming and an outgoing port simultaneously, it is possible to configure static port forward- ing to handle the packets.
  • Page 108 HAPTER ITLE RIGGERING ETUP Click Add to add a device to the Current Trigger Port Table or Reset to abort the process. Current Port Triggering Table Displays the sequence number of the forwarded port. Trigger Port Displays the application’s outbound port number(s).

  • Page 109: Application Layer Gateway Setup

    HAPTER ITLE PPLICATION AYER ATEWAY ETUP 6.4.5 Application Layer Gateway Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. The ALG (Application Layer Gateway) serves as a window between correspondent application processes so that they may exchange information on an open environment. Select the listed applications that need ALG support and then the router will authorize them to pass through the NAT gateway.

  • Page 110: Universal Plug And Play Setup

    HAPTER ITLE NIVERSAL LUG AND ETUP 6.4.6 Universal Plug and Play Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. UPnP helps internet devices, such as gaming and video conferencing, to access the network and connect to other registered UPnP devices.

  • Page 111: Quality Of Service Setup

    HAPTER ITLE UALITY OF ERVICE ETUP 6.4.7 Quality of Service Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Quality of Service (QoS) refers to the capability of a network to provide better service to selected network traffic. The primary goal of QoS is to provide priority including dedicated bandwidth, controlled jitter and latency (required by some real-time and interactive traf- fic), and improved loss characteristics.

  • Page 112: Priority Queue

    HAPTER ITLE RIORITY UEUE Priority Queue Set network resource usage based on specific protocols or port ranges. Incoming packets are processed based on the protocols’ position within the queue. Unlimited Priority Queue Enter the local IP address of a device on the network. This device’s activity is not restricted by the QoS feature.

  • Page 113: Bandwidth Allocation

    HAPTER ITLE ANDWIDTH LLOCATION Bandwidth Allocation Set network resource usage, for inbound and outbound traffic, based on local IP and port ranges. Type Select Download or Upload to specify the direction of packet traffic. IP Range Enter the local IP range of the current configuration. Protocol Select the protocol to manage for the current configuration.
  • Page 114 HAPTER ITLE ANDWIDTH LLOCATION Current QoS Table Displays the sequence number of the forwarded port. Type Displays the direction of packet traffic. IP Range Displays the local IP range of the current configuration. Protocol Displays the protocol to manage for the current configuration.

  • Page 115: Static Routing Setup

    HAPTER ITLE TATIC OUTING ETUP 6.4.8 Static Routing Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Typically static routing does not need to be setup because the Short Model Name has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access. Static routing is only necessary if the router is connected to network under a different subnets. Note: To enable a static routing, NAT must be disabled.
  • Page 116 HAPTER ITLE TATIC OUTING ETUP Current Static Routing Table Displays the sequence number. Destination LAN IP Displays the LAN IP address of the destination device. Subnet Mask Displays the Subnet Mask of the destination device. Default Gateway Displays the default gateway IP address for the destination device.

  • Page 117: Dynamic Routing Setup

    HAPTER ITLE YNAMIC OUTING ETUP 6.4.9 Dynamic Routing Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. The Router supports the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). RIP allows you to set up routing information on one RIP enabled device, and have that routing information replicated to all RIP enabled devices on the network. Dynamic Routing Enable or disable dynamic routing.

  • Page 118: Routing Table Setup

    HAPTER ITLE OUTING ABLE ETUP 6.4.10 Routing Table Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Current Routing Table Destination LAN IP Displays the LAN IP address of the destination device. Subnet Mask Displays the Subnet Mask of the destination device. Default Gateway Displays the default gateway IP address for the destination device.

  • Page 119: Management Setup

    ETWORK ETTINGS ANAGEMENT ETUP 6.5 Management Setup 6.5.1 Administrator Account Setup Change the system password, system name and idle timeout value for the ERB300H/ERB150H. Old Password: Enter the existing administrator password. New Password: Enter the new administrator password. Confirm Password: Re-type the new administrator password.

  • Page 120: Remote Management

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS EMOTE ANAGEMENT Remote Management Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. Remote management allows the router to be configured from the Internet by a web browser, A username and password is still required to access the Web-Management interface. Host Address: Enter the host IP address to access the router’s web management interface.

  • Page 121: Snmp Setup

    SNMP S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ETUP 6.5.2 SNMP Setup SNMP is used in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative atten- tion. SNMP Active Enabled or disabled SNMP active state. SNMP Version Select the SNMP version. SNMP Manager IP Enter the SNMP manager IP address.

  • Page 122: Firmware

    Ethernet (LAN port) with all other clients disconnected. Upgrading Firmware To update the firmware version, follow these steps: 1. Download the appropriate firmware approved by EnGenius Net- works from an approved web site. 2. Click Choose File. 3. Browse the file system and select the firmware file.

  • Page 123: Configuration Settings

    6.5.4 Configuration Settings Store the current configuration settings of the ERB300H/ERB150H to a file on a local drive. The saved configuration settings can be loaded on the device at a later time or the device can be reset to the factory default settings.

  • Page 124: Reset

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ESET 6.5.5 Reset This feature allows the administrator to reset the ERB300H/ERB150H in the event of a system error. Resetting the Device Click Apply to reset the device. 6-73...

  • Page 125: Tools Setup

    OOLS ETUP 6.6 Tools Setup 6.6.1 System Time Setting Change the system time of the ERB300H/ERB150H and setup automatic updates through a network time (NTP) protocol server or through a PC. Synchronize with an NTP Server Time Setup Select how the ERB300H/ERB150H obtains the current time.

  • Page 126: Synchronize With A Pc

    ETWORK ETTINGS YNCHRONIZE WITH A Synchronize with a PC Time Setup Select how the ERB300H/ERB150H obtains the current time. PC Date and Time Displays system date and time from a PC. Enable Daylight Saving Click to enable or disable daylight savings time.

  • Page 127: Dynamic Domain Name Service (Ddns) Setup

    (DDNS) S HAPTER ITLE YNAMIC OMAIN ERVICE ETUP 6.6.2 Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) Setup Note: This section applies to Client Router mode. The most common use for DDNS is in allowing an Internet domain name to be assigned to a computer with a varying (dynamic) IP address.

  • Page 128: Diagnosis

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS IAGNOSIS 6.6.3 Diagnosis The diagnosis feature allow the administrator to verify that another device is available on the network and is accepting request pack- ets. If the ping result returns alive, it means a device is on line. This feature does not work if the target device is behind a firewall or has security software installed.

  • Page 129: Wizard Mode

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS IZARD 6.7 Wizard Mode This feature allows the administrator to configure the device settings with the use of on-screen menus. Note: This section applies to Universal Repeater mode. Reset the range-extender to factory default Select to reset all values to factory default.

  • Page 130: Logout

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS OGOUT 6.8 Logout Click Logout to logout from the ERB300H/ERB150H. 6-79...

  • Page 131: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    PPENDIX EDERAL OMMUNICATION OMMISSION NTERFERENCE TATEMENT Appendix A 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. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 132 PPENDIX EDERAL OMMUNICATION OMMISSION NTERFERENCE TATEMENT FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Important: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).

  • Page 133: Industry Canada Statement

    PPENDIX NDUSTRY ANADA TATEMENT Appendix B Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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.

  • Page 134: Dynamic Ip Address (Dhcp)

    PPENDIX AYERS Appendix C Link Layers There are different ways of connecting your personal computer (PC) or mobile computing device to the Internet. Here are four of the most common ways and how to connect to the Internet using them. Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) A DHCP of connection is where your internet connection is usually always on and your internet service provider automatically pro- vides you with an IP address.

  • Page 135: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2Tp)

    Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE): To set up a PPPoE connection, enter the Username, Password, and Service (name) of the internet connection provided by your ISP. Click Next and the ERB300H/150H should connect to the internet successfully. A PPPoE connection is usually from a DSL internet service.

  • Page 136: Worldwide Technical Support

    PPENDIX ORLD ECHNICAL UPPORT Appendix D WorldWide Technical Support REGION COUNTRY OF PURCHASE SERVICE CENTRE SERVICE INFORMATION CANADA web site www.engeniuscanada.com email rma@engeniuscanada.com Toll Free: (+1) 888-397-2788 Canada contact numbers Local: (+1) 905-940-8181 Monday - Friday hours of operation 9:00AM to 5:30PM EST (GMT-5) LOS ANGELES, USA web site www.engeniustech.com...
  • Page 137 Africa DUBAI, UAE web site www.engenius-me.com Middle East email support@engenius-me.com Russia CIS / Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Toll Free: Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, U.A.E.: 800-EnGenius Moldova, Tajikistan, contact numbers 800-364-364-87 Turkmenistan, Ukraine, General: Uzbekistan (+971) 4357-5599 Turkey Afghanistan Sunday - Thursday Pakistan...
  • Page 138 PPENDIX ORLD ECHNICAL UPPORT REGION COUNTRY OF PURCHASE SERVICE CENTRE SERVICE INFORMATION Singapore, Cambodia, SINGAPORE web site www.engeniustech.com.sg/e_warranty_form Indonesia, Malaysia, email techsupport@engeniustech.com.sg Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam Toll Free: contact numbers China, Hong Kong, Korea Singapore: 1800-364-3648 India Monday - Friday South Africa hours of operation 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT+8) Oceania...

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