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  • Page 1 ® ® EnGenius Work & Play Series Wireless-N Gigabit Router User Guide V1.0...

  • Page 2: Product Overview

    System Requirements Wall Mounting EnGenius Quick Start Installing the Software Setup Notes ............3-1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Installation ............3-1 Connecting Network Cables Web Configuration Logging In...
  • Page 4 ABLE OF ONTENTS Advanced ............4-10 Tools .
  • Page 5 ABLE OF ONTENTS DHCP Server............6-7 DNS Server .
  • Page 6 ABLE OF ONTENTS Configuring PPTP 6-20 WAN Interface Settings ..........6-20 Dynamic IP Address .
  • Page 7 ABLE OF ONTENTS Configuring Filter 6-36 Enable Wireless Access Control ......... . 6-36 MAC Address Filtering Table .
  • Page 8 ABLE OF ONTENTS Configure Basic Settings 6-52 Configuring Advanced Settings 6-53 Configuring Demilitarized Zone 6-54 Configuring Denial of Service 6-55 WAN Settings ............6-55 Configure MAC Filter 6-56 Configure IP Filter...
  • Page 9 ABLE OF ONTENTS Bandwidth Allocation ..........6-71 Routing Setup 6-72 Wake on LAN Setup...
  • Page 10 ABLE OF ONTENTS Appendix C Link Layers 6-85 Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) ..........6-85 Static IP .
  • Page 11 OPYRIGHT Copyright This user guide and its content is copyright of © EnGenius Networks, 2012. 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...

  • Page 12: General Conventions

    ONVENTIONS Conventions The following conventions are used to give the user additional information about specific procedures or content. It is important to pay attention to these conventions as they provide information to prevent damage to equipment or personal injury. General Conventions The following general conventions are used in this document.

  • Page 13: Typographical Conventions

    ONVENTIONS N/A: Indicates that a component or a procedure is not applicable to this model. Prerequisite: Indicates a requirement that must be addressed before proceeding with the current function or procedure. Typographical Conventions The following typographical conventions are used in this document: Italics Indicates book titles, directory names, file names, path names, and program/process names.
  • Page 14 Product Overview...
  • Page 15 Thank you for purchasing the ESR9850v2 Wireless-N Gigabit Router from EnGenius Networks. The EnGenius ESR9850v2 Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a member of the EnGenius Work & Play series of routers. The ESR9850v2 offers 1 WAN and 4 LAN Gigabit connections and extender signal coverage with two external high sensitive 2dBi detachable antennas.
  • Page 16 RODUCT VERVIEW ACKAGE ONTENTS 1.1 Package Contents ITEM QUANTITY Wireless-N Gigabit Router 2dBi Antenna Quick Installation Guide 12V/1A Power Adapter Ethernet Cable User CD (with user manual) Technical Support Card...

  • Page 17: Product Layout

    RODUCT VERVIEW RODUCT AYOUT 1.1 Product Layout LEDs DESCRIPTION Power/Status Power status LED WLAN Wireless LAN (WLAN) status LED Internet connection status LED LAN (1 – 4) LAN port status LED(s) WPS status LED...

  • Page 18: Back Panel Components

    RODUCT VERVIEW ANEL OMPONENTS Back Panel Components BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS External Antenna SMA Connectors Connectors Connects the router to a DC power adapter DC Power Jack source LAN Ports (1 – 4) 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet/ RJ-45 WAN Port 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet/ RJ-45 10 seconds for reboot ...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation...

  • Page 20: System Requirements

    NSTALLATION YSTEM EQUIREMENTS 2.1 System Requirements To install the ESR9850v2, you need the following: Computer (Windows, Linux and MAC OS X Operating Systems)  CD-ROM  Web Browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari)  Network Interface Card with an open RJ-45 Ethernet Port ...

  • Page 21: Wall Mounting

    NSTALLATION OUNTING 2.1 Wall Mounting Mounting the ESR9850v2 on a wall optimizes the wireless 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 22 EnGenius Quick Start...

  • Page 23: Installing The Software

    ENIUS UICK TART NSTALLING THE OFTWARE 3.1 Installing the Software Note: Before getting started, please power off the cable or DSL modem. Setup Notes When considering the placement of the ESR9850v2 remember the following: It must be located close to a DSL or Cable modem. ...
  • Page 24 ENIUS UICK TART NSTALLATION 1. Insert the ESR9850v2 installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Quick Start. The wizard will guide you through setting up your ESR9850v2.

  • Page 25: Connecting Network Cables

    ENIUS UICK TART ONNECTING ETWORK ABLES 3.1 Connecting Network Cables CAUTION! ’ NPLUG ALL PERIPHERALS AND THE ROUTER S ADAPTER BEFORE STARTING WITH THIS PROCEDURE 1. Connect the adapter cable to an electrical outlet. Note: Power LED The Power LED lights up to show the device is active. 2.
  • Page 26 ENIUS UICK TART ONNECTING ETWORK ABLES 3. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back panel of the router. Plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of the computer. 4. Click Next to display the login screen. Note: If the browser does not show the login screen, enter the default router IP address, 192.168.0.1.

  • Page 27: Web Configuration

    Web Configuration...

  • Page 28: Logging In

    ONFIGURATION OGGING 4.1 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 pass- word is admin. 1. At the login screen enter a user name and a password.

  • Page 29: Viewing The Dash Board

    ONFIGURATION IEWING THE OARD 4.1 Viewing the Dash Board The main screen, or dashboard, provides access to all of the router’s services. Home Setup Wizard Logout Language Network Settings Start the setup wizard. View router information and connection status...

  • Page 30: Services

    ONFIGURATION ERVICES Services The Home, Setup Wizard, Network Settings and Exit links are the main service areas. Home The Home link displays the dashboard screen. Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard link starts the wizard that automatically configures the router. Refer to “Detecting the Internet Connection” on page 5-1.

  • Page 31: Web Menus Overview System

    ONFIGURATION ENUS VERVIEW 4.1 Web Menus Overview System View and edit settings that affect system functionality Status Display the summary of the current system status.  Operation Mode Sets the operator mode as either as an AP router or a Wireless Repeater. ...

  • Page 32: Internet

    ONFIGURATION NTERNET Internet View and edit settings that affect network connectivity Status Display the summary of the Internet status and type of connection.  Dynamic IP Setup a dynamic IP connection to an Internet service provider (ISP).  Static IP Setup a static IP connection to an ISP.

  • Page 33: Wireless

    ONFIGURATION IRELESS Wireless View and edit settings for wireless network connectivity. Basic Configure the minimum settings required to setup a wireless network connection.  Advanced Configure the advanced wireless network settings.  Security Configure the wireless network security settings.  Filter Configure a list of clients that are allowed to wirelessly connect to the network.

  • Page 34: Guest Network

    ONFIGURATION UEST ETWORK Guest Network View and configure settings for guest network rule sets. Selection Enable or disable the Guest Network function.  DHCP Server Setting Configure the Guest Network DHCP server settings.  DHCP Client List Configure the Guest Network client list. ...

  • Page 35: Ipv6

    ONFIGURATION IPv6 View and configure settings for IPv6. Status Shows IPv6 LAN connection details.  Static IPv6 Set IPv6 address information provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP).  Auto Configuration IPv6 auto configuration settings.  PPPoE Enter PPPoE IPv6 information provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...

  • Page 36: Firewall

    ONFIGURATION IREWALL Firewall View and configure settings for firewall rule sets. Basic Enable or disable the network firewall.  Advanced Configure virtual private network (VPN) packets.  Redirect packets from the WAN port IP address to a particular IP address on the LAN. ...

  • Page 37: 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 ...

  • Page 38: Tools

    ONFIGURATION OOLS Tools View and configure system and network tools settings. Admin Configure the administrator password used to login to the router.  Time Configure the system time on the router.  DDNS Map a static domain name to a dynamic IP address. ...

  • Page 39: Installation Setup Wizard

    Installation Setup Wizard...

  • Page 40: Detecting The Internet Connection

    Use the Wizard to automatically detect the type of Internet connection. 1. Insert the ESR9850v2 Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive to display the EnGenius Smart Wizard screen. 2. Click Quick Start to continue an display the Wizard Introduction screen.
  • Page 41 NSTALLATION ETUP IZARD ETECTING THE NTERNET ONNECTION 3. Click Next to continue or Skip to cancel the wizard.
  • Page 42 NSTALLATION ETUP IZARD ETECTING THE NTERNET ONNECTION 4. To choose an operation mode, perform one of the follow steps: Click AP Router Mode and refer to Detecting the Internet Connection in AP Router Mode for the remaining steps.  Click AP Repeater Mode and refer to Detecting the Internet Connection in AP Repeater Mode for the remaining steps. ...
  • Page 43 NSTALLATION ETUP IZARD ETECTING THE NTERNET ONNECTION Detecting the Internet Connection in AP Router Mode 1. The Wizard displays a progress bar while detecting the type of Internet connection. Progress Bar...
  • Page 44 NSTALLATION ETUP IZARD ETECTING THE NTERNET ONNECTION Note: This process may take several seconds. 2. If the ESR9850v2 can not detect the type of Internet connection, the following screen is displayed. 3. Select a login method from the dropdown list. 4.
  • Page 45 NSTALLATION ETUP IZARD ETECTING THE NTERNET ONNECTION Note: There are four methods available to connect to the Internet: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE and LT2P. For a description of each method, refer to “Link Layers” on page 6-85. For configuration instructions, refer to “Configuring Dynamic IP” on page 6-15 , “Configuring Static IP” on page 6-17, “Configuring PPPoE”...
  • Page 46 NSTALLATION ETUP IZARD ETECTING THE NTERNET ONNECTION 7. Click Next to save these settings and continue to the next step or click Skip to discard changes and continue to the next step. 8. Review the settings. 9. Click Apply to save the information entered in the previous steps. The ESR9850v2 setup is complete.
  • Page 47 NSTALLATION ETUP IZARD ETECTING THE NTERNET ONNECTION Detecting the Internet Connection in AP Repeater Mode 1. In the SSID text field enter a router name and in the Key text field enter a password. 2. Click Next to save these settings and continue to the next step or click Skip to discard changes and continue to the next step.
  • Page 48 NSTALLATION ETUP IZARD ETECTING THE NTERNET ONNECTION 3. Review the settings. 4. Click Apply to save the information entered in the previous steps. The ESR9850v2 setup is complete.

  • Page 49: Basic Network Settings

    Basic Network Settings...

  • Page 50: System Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS YSTEM ETUP 6.2 System Setup 6.2.1 Viewing System Status The status page shows the summary of the current system status including system (hardware/software version, date/time), Internet connection (WAN), wired network (LAN) and wireless network (WLAN) information. System Model The model name of the ESR9850v2.

  • Page 51: Wan Settings

    WAN S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ETTINGS WAN Settings Attain IP Protocol Displays the IP protocol in use for the  ESR9850v2. It can be a dynamic or static IP address. IP Address The router’s IP address as designated by an ...

  • Page 52: Lan Settings

    LAN S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ETTINGS LAN Settings IP Address The router’s local IP address. The default  LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. Subnet Mask The router’s local subnet mask.  DHCP Server: The DHCP setting status (Default:  Enabled). MAC Address The router’s LAN MAC address.

  • Page 53: Guest Network

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS UEST ETWORK Guest Network Guest Network The guest network status. (Default: Disabled)

  • Page 54: Configuring Operation Mode

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING PERATION 6.2.1 Configuring Operation Mode The ESR9850v2 supports two different operation modes: Router Mode and Repeater Mode. Router Mode In router mode the internal DHCP server allows a number of LANs to automatically generate IP addresses to share the same Internet connection.

  • Page 55: Configuring Lan

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING 6.2.1 Configuring LAN Configure the wired network settings in the LAN section. The router’s IP is defined in the IP Address field. The default setting of the DHCP server is set to enabled so that network clients can be automatically assigned a virtual IP addresses. Advanced users may configure DNS server settings to meet specific requirements.

  • Page 56: Dhcp Server

    DHCP S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ERVER DHCP Server 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 57: Dns Server

    DNS S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ERVER DNS Server The domain name system (DNS) server translates a domain or website name into a uniform resource locator (URL), or Internet address. There are four options to choose from: From ISP, User-Defined, DNS Relay or None. Select From ISP to retrieve the DNS address value from the ISP;...

  • Page 58: Configuring Dhcp

    DHCP ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING 6.2.1 Configuring DHCP View active dynamically allocated IP (DHCP) addresses and configure and view static DHCP IP addresses. 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 59: Current Static Dhcp Table

    DHCP T ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS URRENT TATIC ABLE Current Static DHCP Table Active static DHCP addresses are listed along with the associated MAC addresses. Click Delete Selected to remove a selected address. Click Delete All to remove all addresses from the table.

  • Page 60: Configuring Logging

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING OGGING 6.2.1 Configuring 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 61: Monitoring Bandwidth Usage

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONITORING ANDWIDTH SAGE 6.2.1 Monitoring Bandwidth Usage View bandwidth usage for LAN and WLAN traffic. Displays the bandwidth usage for the WLAN and LAN networks. 6-12...

  • Page 62: Configuring Languages

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ANGUAGES 6.2.1 Configuring Languages The router supports multiple languages for using the graphical user interface (GUI). Select the language to use from the dropdown list. 6-13...

  • Page 63: Configuring Wan Settings

    WAN S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ETTINGS 6.3 Configuring WAN Settings 6.3.1 View WAN Status 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. WAN Settings Attain IP Protocol Display the IP Protocol type...

  • Page 64: Configuring Dynamic Ip

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING YNAMIC 6.3.1 Configuring 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. Dynamic IP Host name Assign a name for the internet connection type.

  • Page 65: Dns Servers

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS YNAMIC DNS Servers The DNS server translates a domain or website name into a uniform resource locator (URL), or Internet address. There are two options to choose from: From ISP or User-Defined. Select From ISP to retrieve the DNS address value from the ISP; select User- Defined to assign a custom DNS server address.

  • Page 66: Configuring Static Ip

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING TATIC 6.3.1 Configuring 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. Static IP IP Address The router’s WAN IP address.

  • Page 67: Configuring Pppoe

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING 6.3.1 Configuring 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 68 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING Type Configure the connection type between the router  and the ISP. Choose between Keep Connection, Automatic Connection or Manual Connection. Idle Timeout Configure the maximum idle time (1 to  1,000 minutes) allowed for an inactive connection. Clone MAC Enter the MAC address of the devices’...

  • Page 69: Configuring Pptp

    PPTP ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING 6.3.1 Configuring 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 Dynamic IP Address WAN Interface Type Select Dynamic IP Address to...

  • Page 70: Pptp Settings

    PPTP S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ETTINGS PPTP Settings User Name Enter the username assigned by your ISP.  Password: Enter the password assigned by your ISP.  Service IP Address: Enter the PPTP server IP address  provided by your ISP. Connection ID: Enter the connection ID provided by your ...

  • Page 71: Configuring L2Tp

    L2TP ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING 6.3.1 Configuring L2TP The layer 2 tunneling protocol (L2TP) is used in association with virtual private networks (VPNs). There a two parts to a L2TP con- nection: the WAN interface settings and the L2TP settings. WAN Interface Settings Dynamic IP Address WAN Interface Type...

  • Page 72: L2Tp Settings

    L2TP S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ETTINGS L2TP Settings User Name Enter the username assigned by an ISP.  Password: Enter the password assigned by an ISP.  Service IP Address: Enter the L2TP server IP address  provided by an ISP. Connection ID: Enter the connection ID provided by an ...

  • Page 73: Configuring Ds-Lite

    DS-L HAPTER ITLE ONFIGURING 6.3.1 Configuring DS-Lite Dual-Stack Lite, or DS-Lite, allows ISPs to stop IPv4 addresses from reaching a customer’s network devices and only use IPv6. DS-Lite Configuration Select DS-Lite DHCPv6  Option or Manual Configuration AFTR IPv6 Address Enter the AFTR IPv6 connection ...

  • Page 74: Wireless Lan Setup

    LAN S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS IRELESS ETUP 6.4 Wireless LAN Setup 6.4.1 Configuring Basic Settings Radio Enable or disable the wireless radio. If the wireless  radio is disabled, wireless access points are not available. Mode Select the wireless operating mode for the router. ...

  • Page 75: Access Point Mode

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ASIC ETTINGS Access Point Mode Configure the wireless settings of the router in access point mode. Band: Select a wireless standard for the network from the  following options: 2.4 GHz (B)  2.4 GHz (N) ...

  • Page 76: Wireless Distribution System Mode

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ASIC ETTINGS Wireless Distribution System Mode Configure the router’s wireless settings in WDS mode. Channel Select a channel to assign to the wireless net-  work. Valid value are from one to eleven in the US and one to thirteen in the EU.

  • Page 77: Wired Equivalent Privacy (Wep)

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ASIC ETTINGS WDS Security Settings Screen Select the type of WDS encryption (Disable, WEP or WPA Pre-Shared Key) for the wireless network. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Key Length Select between 64-bit and 128-encryption.  Key Format Select the type of characters used for the ...
  • Page 78 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ASIC ETTINGS 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 ...

  • Page 79: Configuring Advanced Settings

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING DVANCED ETTINGS 6.4.1 Configuring Advanced Settings Advanced settings parameters available on the router. 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.
  • Page 80 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING DVANCED ETTINGS N Data Rate Select the N data rate. This is the rate in  which the ESR9850v2 will transmit data packets to wire- less N compatible devices. Channel Bandwidth Select the channel bandwidth. The ...
  • Page 81 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ECURITY 6.4.1 Configuring Security Enable security options on the wireless network to prevent intrusions to systems on the wireless network. SSID Selection Select the wireless network group to  change the wireless security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable broadcast SSID.
  • Page 82 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS NCRYPTION Encryption Type Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Authentication Type Select the type of authentication.  Open System Wireless stations can associate with the  ESR9850v2 without WEP encryption Shared Key Devices must provide the corresponding  WEP key(s) when connecting to the ESR9850v2. Auto ...

  • Page 83: Encryption: Wi-Fi Protected Access (Wpa) Pre-Shared Key

    (WPA) P ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS NCRYPTION ROTECTED CCESS HARED Encryption: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Pre-Shared Key WPA Type Select the type of WPA.  WPA Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) Gener-  ates a 128-bit key for each packet. WPA2 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Gov- ...

  • Page 84: Encryption: Wpa Radius

    : WPA RADIUS ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS NCRYPTION Encryption: WPA RADIUS Use a RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide a session key to encrypt data during communications. WPA Type Select the type of Wireless Protected Access  (WPA). WPA Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) Gener- ...

  • Page 85: Configuring Filter

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ILTER 6.4.1 Configuring Filter 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 86: 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 per- ...

  • Page 87: Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ROTECTED ETUP 6.4.1 Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) is an easy way to allow wireless clients to connect to the ESR9850v2. Automate the connection between the device and the ESR9850v2 using a button or a PIN. Enable or disable WPS.

  • Page 88: Configuring Client List

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING LIENT 6.4.1 Configuring Client List View the wireless devices currently connected to the ESR9850v2. Interface The type of network connected to the  device. MAC Address The MAC address of device con-  nected to network. Signal The signal strength of the device con- ...

  • Page 89: Enabling Guest Network

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS UEST ETWORK 6.5 Guest Network The Guest Network function enables you to offer Internet connectivity to visitors or guests while keeping other networked devices (computers and hard drives) and sensitive personal or company information private and secure. The Guest Network is controlled by the Wireless SSID function.

  • Page 90: Configuring Guest Ip Address

    IP A ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING UEST DDRESS 6.5.1 Configuring Guest IP Address Router IP address Define the router IP address for the  Guest network Default Subnet Mask Define the Subnet Mask IP  address for the Guest network DHCP server To enable or disable the Guest network ...

  • Page 91: Viewing Guest Client List

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS IEWING UEST LIENT 6.5.1 Viewing Guest Client List DHCP Client Table View the guest network client list. Click Refresh to refresh the view of the list. 6-42...

  • Page 92: View Ipv6 Status

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS 6.6 IPv6 There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE, IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Pro- vider.

  • Page 93: Static Ipv6

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS TATIC 6.6.1 Static IPv6 Use Link-Local Address Enable or disable LAN link-  local address. IPv6 Address Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the  router. Subnet Prefix Length Enter the subnet prefix length.  Default Gateway Enter the default gateway.

  • Page 94: Configure Autoconfiguration

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURE UTOCONFIGURATION 6.6.1 Configure Autoconfiguration Obtain A DNS Server Address Automatically Enable or  disable obtaining a DNS server automatically. Primary IPv6 DNS Address Enter the primary IPv6 DNS  address. Secondary IPv6 DNS Address Enter the secondary IPv6 ...

  • Page 95: Configure Pppoe

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURE 6.6.1 Configure PPPoE Address Mode Select Static if your ISP assigned you the  IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. IP Address Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). ...
  • Page 96 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURE Enable DHCP-PD Enable or disable DHCP-prefix delega-  tion (PD). LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN IPv6 address.  LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Enter the LAN IPv6 link-  local address. Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or ...

  • Page 97: Configuring 6To4

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING 6.6.1 Configuring 6to4 6to4 Address Enter the 6to4 IP address.  Primary IPv6 DNS Address Enter the primary IPv6 DNS  address. Secondary IPv6 DNS Address Enter the secondary IPv6  DNS address. LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN IPv6 address.

  • Page 98: Configure 6Rd

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURE 6.6.1 Configure 6RD 6RD Configuration Enable 6RD DHCPv4 Option or  Manual Configuration 6RD IPv6 Prefix Enter the 6RD IPv6 prefix.  IPv4 Address Enter the IPv4 address.  Mask Length Enter the IPv4 address mask length. ...
  • Page 99 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURE Primary IPv6 DNS Address Enter the primary IPv6 DNS  address. Secondary IPv6 DNS Address Enter the secondary IPv6  DNS address. LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN IPv6 address.  LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Enter the LAN IPv6 link- ...

  • Page 100: Configure Link-Local

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURE OCAL 6.6.1 Configure Link-Local LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Enter the LAN IPv6 link-local address. Click Apply to save the settings or Cancel to discard changes. 6-51...

  • Page 101: Firewall Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS IREWALL ETUP 6.7 Firewall Setup 6.7.1 Configure Basic Settings The ESR9850v2 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. Firewall Enable or disable the firewall of the ESR9850v2.

  • Page 102: Configuring Advanced Settings

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING DVANCED ETTINGS 6.7.1 Configuring Advanced Settings The router supports VPN pass-through which allows virtual private networking (VPN) packets to pass through the firewall. VPN L2TP Pass-through Click Select to allow  an L2TP connection method over a VPN. VPN PPTP Pass-through Click Select to allow a ...

  • Page 103: Configuring Demilitarized Zone

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING EMILITARIZED 6.7.1 Configuring Demilitarized Zone 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 104: Configuring Denial Of Service

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING ENIAL OF ERVICE 6.7.1 Configuring Denial of Service To enable blocking of denial of service (DoS) attacks, select the DoS option in the Firewall section. DoS attacks can flood the internet connection with the continuous transmission of data. Blocking these attacks ensures that the inter- net connection is always available.

  • Page 105: Configure Mac Filter

    MAC F ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURE ILTER 6.7.1 Configure MAC Filter 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 ...

  • Page 106: Configure Ip Filter

    IP F ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURE ILTER 6.7.1 Configure IP Filter 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 ...

  • Page 107: Url Filtering

    URL F HAPTER ITLE ILTERING 6.7.1 URL Filtering 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 108: Advanced Network Settings

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS DVANCED ETWORK ETTINGS 6.8 Advanced Network Settings 6.8.1 NAT Setup Network address translation (NAT) allows users on the LAN to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address 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 services such as websites, FTP, video game servers, etc.

  • Page 109: Port Mapping Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS APPING ETUP 6.8.1 Port Mapping Setup 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 110 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS APPING ETUP Current Port Mapping Table Displays a list of mapped port ranges in use on the network. The sequence number of the mapped port range.  Description Notes or details about the mapped port  range. Local IP IP address of the server for the mapped port ...

  • Page 111: Port Forwarding Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ORWARDING ETUP 6.8.1 Port Forwarding Setup 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 112 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ORWARDING ETUP Current Port Forwarding Table The table of current port forwarding configurations. Click Delete Selected to remove selected devices from the list. Click Delete All to remove all devices form the list. Click Reset the discard changes. 6-63...

  • Page 113: Port Triggering Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS RIGGERING ETUP 6.8.1 Port Triggering Setup Some applications, such as online games, videoconferencing 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 114 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS RIGGERING ETUP Current Port Triggering Table The list of current port triggering configurations. Click Delete Selected to remove selected devices from the list. Click Delete All to remove all devices form the list. Click Reset the discard changes. Click Apply to save the settings or Cancel to discard changes.

  • Page 115: Application Layer Gateway Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS PPLICATION AYER ATEWAY ETUP 6.8.1 Application Layer Gateway Setup 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 116: Universal Plug And Play Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS NIVERSAL LUG AND ETUP 6.8.1 Universal Plug and Play Setup UPnP helps internet devices, such as gaming and videoconferencing, to access the network and connect to other registered UPnP devices. Click Enable or Disable to activate or deactivate UPnP. Click Apply to save the settings or Cancel to discard changes.

  • Page 117: Internet Group Multicast Protocol Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS NTERNET ROUP ULTICAST ROTOCOL ETUP 6.8.1 Internet Group Multicast Protocol Setup Internet Group Multicast Protocol (IGMP) is a network-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicast group. Click Enable or Disable to activate or deactivate IGMP. Note: Disabling the Multicast function may cause IP based multi-media devices, such as an IP-STB or OTT box, may lose connectivity with the media stream-...

  • Page 118: Quality Of Service Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS UALITY OF ERVICE ETUP 6.8.1 Quality of Service Setup QoS can prioritize bandwidth use such as video streaming, online gaming, VoIP telephony and videoconferencing to ensure stable and efficient network performance. Total Bandwidth Settings Uplink Select the maximum bandwidth speed for outbound traffic.

  • Page 119: Priority Queue

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS 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 Local IP Address Enter the local IP address of a device ...

  • Page 120: Bandwidth Allocation

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS 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 specific the direc-  tion of packet traffic. Local IP Range Enter the local IP range of the current ...

  • Page 121: Routing Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS OUTING ETUP 6.8.1 Routing Setup Typically static routing does not need to be setup because the ESR9850v2 has adequate routing information after it has been config- ured 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 122 ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS OUTING ETUP View and select devices in the Current Static Routing Table. Click Delete Selected or Delete All to remove devices from the table. Click Reset to abort. Click Apply to save the settings or Cancel to discard changes. 6-73...

  • Page 123: Wake On Lan Setup

    LAN S ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS AKE ON ETUP 6.8.1 Wake on LAN Setup Wake on LAN setup (WOL) allows the administrator to activate a computer over the network. Enable WOL over WAN Click Enable WOL over WAN to acti- vate the feature. Server Port Enter the server port of the device to activate.

  • Page 124: Tools Setup

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS OOLS ETUP 6.9 Tools Setup 6.9.1 Configuring the Administrator Account Change the router’s system password as well as setup a device to remotely configure the settings. Old Password: Enter the existing administrator pass-  word. New Password: Enter the new administrator password.

  • Page 125: Configuring The Router's Time

    ’ ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING THE OUTER 6.9.1 Configuring the Router’s Time Change the system time of the ESR9850v2 and setup automatic updates through a network time protocol server (NTP). Time Setup Select how the router obtains the current  time.

  • Page 126: Configuring Ddns

    DDNS ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ONFIGURING 6.9.1 Configuring DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) allows the administrator to map a static domain name to a dynamic IP address. A DDNS service provider, such as DynDNS, ZoneEdit or CyberGate, must provide an account, password, and static domain name to use this feature.

  • Page 127: Diagnosing A Network Connection

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS IAGNOSING A ETWORK ONNECTION 6.9.1 Diagnosing a Network Connection 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 128: Upgrading Firmware

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS PGRADING IRMWARE 6.9.1 Upgrading Firmware Firmware is system software that operates and allows the administrator to interact with the router. WARNING! Upgrading firmware through a wireless connection is not recommended. Firmware upgrading must be performed while connected to an Ether- net (LAN port) with all other clients disconnected.

  • Page 129: Backing Up Settings

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS ACKING ETTINGS 6.9.1 Backing Up Settings Store multiple settings versions by saving the settings to a configuration file on the device. Restore to factory default Click Reset to restore the  ESR9850v2 to factory defaults. Backup Settings Click Save to save the current configu- ...

  • Page 130: Rebooting The Device

    ASIC ETWORK ETTINGS EBOOTING THE EVICE 6.9.1 Rebooting the Device This feature allows the administrator to reboot the router in the event of a system hang up. Click Apply to reset the device. 6-81...

  • Page 131: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    PPENDIX Appendix A 6.1 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 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). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 133: Industry Canada Statement

    PPENDIX Appendix B 6.1 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: Static Ip

    PPENDIX Appendix C 6.1 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: Point-To-Point Protocol Over Ethernet (Pppoe)

    PPENDIX Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) 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 ESR300H should connect to the internet successfully. A PPPoE connection is usually from a DSL internet service.

  • Page 136: Worldwide Technical Support

    PPENDIX Appendix D 6.1 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 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 TAIWAN, R.O.C.

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