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- Page 1 Business Solutions User Manual EAP900H version 1.0 Dual Band N900 Indoor Access Point Ceiling Mount Design...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT To install this Access Point please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in the product packaging.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Computer Settings ..............12 Administration ................43 Hardware Installation ............... 15 Management VLAN Settings ..........44 Mounting the EAP900H ............16 Wireless Traffic Shaping ............ 45 SNMP Settings ................46 Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point ......18 Backup/Restore ................47 Default Settings ................. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Page 5: Key Features / Introduction
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For United States of America: Copyright © 2013 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 6: System Requirements / Package Contents
• Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability The EAP900H delivers up to 6x faster wireless speeds and • Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7), Mac OS, or Linux-based operating systems 7x extended coverage than legacy 802.11a/b/g wireless • Web-Browsing Application (i.e.: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or another similar browser application) devices. -
Page 7: Applications
• Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks: SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network. • Wireless Extensions to Existing Ethernet-based Networks: Devices like the EAP900H enable network administrators, installers and end-users to extend the range and reach of an existing Ethernet-based network. -
Page 8: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications WDS Detail Standard: WDS AP IEEE 802.11a on 5 GHz WDS Bridge IEEE802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz IEEE802.3at Security Antenna WEP (64/128bit) Six Internal 5 dBi Omni-directional Antennas WPA/WPA2 (TKIP/AES) Hidden ESSID Physical Interface MAC address filtering, up to 50 field 1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port L2 Isolation 1 x Reset Button 802.1x Authenticator (MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP) 1 x Power Connector Guest Network... -
Page 9: Physical Interface
EAP900H can be attached to a ceiling or wall. Ethernet port and Power 6 Kensington Security Slot: To protect your EAP900H, use the 3 LAN Port (802.3at PoE): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. Kensington security slot to attach a cable lock. -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Before You Begin
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Page 11: Considerations For Wireless Installation
EAP900H to have optimal wireless range. • Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the EAP900H and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall and/or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, resulting in lower signal strength. -
Page 12: Computer Settings
Computer Settings Windows XP / Windows 7 2b. In Windows 7, click View Network Status and Tasks in In order to use the EAP900H, you must first configure the the Network and Internet section, then select Change TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. adapter settings. 1. Click Start button and open Control Panel. - Page 13 4. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then 5. Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address select Properties. that is different from the EAP900H and subnet mask then click OK. Note: Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.
- Page 14 4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually. 1. Go to System Preferences (can be opened in the 5. Enter an IP address that is different from the EAP900H Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu). and subnet mask then press OK.
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Page 15: Hardware Installation
2. Connect one end of the Category 5e Ethernet cable into Ethernet the RJ-45 port of the EAP900H and the other end to the RJ-45 port of the computer. Ensure that the cable is securely connected to both the EAP900H and the computer. -
Page 16: Mounting The Eap900H
If extra space is required, use the provided spacers and long To attach the EAP900H to a ceiling or wall using screws from the T-Rail mounting hardware kit to increase the mounting bracket: the space between the unit and the mounting bracket. - Page 17 To attach the EAP900H to a ceiling using the provided T-rail connectors: 1. Attach the T-rail connectors to the bottom cover of the 2. Line up the connected T-rail connectors with an EAP900H using the provided short screws. appropriately sized rail and press the unit onto the rail until it snaps into place.
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Page 18: Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point
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Page 19: Default Settings
3. If successful, you will be logging in and see the and enter the IP Address http://192.168.1.1 EAP900H User Menu. Note: If you have changed the default LAN IP Address of the Access Point, ensure you enter the correct IP Address. -
Page 20: Chapter 4 Building A Wireless Network
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Page 21: Access Point Mode
The EAP900H has the ability to operate in various modes. This chapter describes the operating modes of the EAP900H. Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, EAP900H behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n networks. The stations and clients must be configured to use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) and security password to associate with the EAP900H. The EAP900H supports up to eight SSIDs at the same time for secure access. -
Page 22: Wds Ap Mode
WDS AP Mode The EAP900H also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connections to the EAP900H using WDS technology. In this mode, configure the MAC addresses in both Access Points to enlarge the wireless area by enabling WDS Link settings. WDS supports four AP MAC addresses. 5 GHz 5 GHz Client Client Computer Computer 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz... -
Page 23: Wds Bridge Mode
EAP900H device. Use this mode when two wired LANs located a small distance apart want to communicate with each other. The best solution is to use the EAP900H to wirelessly connect two wired LANs, as shown in the following figure. -
Page 24: Chapter 5 Status
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Page 25: Main Status
• Main Clicking the Main Status link under the Status menu or • 2.4G/5G Wireless Client List, clicking Home at the top-right of the EAP900H Page shows • 2.4G/5G Connection Status, the status information about the current operating mode. • 2.4G/5G WDS Link List The System Information section shows general system •... - Page 26 DNS Address. • The Current 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wireless Settings section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode, Frequency, and Channel. Since the EAP900H supports multiple-SSIDs, information about each SSID, the ESSID and security settings, are displayed Note: Profile Settings is only applicable in Access Point,...
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Page 27: Ghz / 5 Ghz Wireless Client And Wds Link List
Status menu displays the list of clients associated Status menu. This page displays the current status of the to the EAP900H’s 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, along with the MAC WDS link, including WDS Link ID, MAC Address, Link Status addresses and signal strength for each client. -
Page 28: System Log
System Log The EAP900H automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. To view the logged information, click the System Log link under the Status menu. If there is not enough internal memory to log all events, older events are deleted from the log. When... -
Page 29: Chapter 6 System
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Page 30: Operation Mode/Ip Settings
Operation Mode IP Settings The EAP900H supports three operating modes: This page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings. Access Point, WDS AP and WDS Bridge. Device Settines IP Network Setting: Select whether the device IP address will use the static IP address specified in the IP Address field or be obtained automatically when the device connects to a DHCP server. -
Page 31: Spanning Tree Setting
Spanning Tree Setting This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Spanning Tree Status: Enable or disable the Spanning Enabling Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops Tree function. in your LAN network Bridge Hello Time: Specify Bridge Hello Time, in seconds. This value determines how often the device sends handshake packets to communicate information about the topology throughout the entire Bridged Local Area Network. -
Page 32: Chapter 7 2.4G / 5G Wireless
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Page 33: Wireless Network
Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the Wireless Wireless mode: supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode in 2.4G settings of the EAP900H. and 802.11a/n mixed mode in 5G. Access Point / WDS AP mode: Channel HT Mode: The default channel bandwidth is 20 / 40MHz. The larger the channel, the better the transmission quality and speed. - Page 34 2.4G/5G SSID Profile SSID: Specify the SSID for the current profile. Suppressed SSID: Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Station Separation: Click the appropriate radio button to allow or prevent communication between client devices. Wireless Security: See the Wireless Security section.
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Page 35: Wireless Security
Wireless Security The Wireless Security section lets you configure the Auth Type: Select Open System or Shared Key. EAP900H’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Input type: ASCII: Regular Text (recommended) WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. It is strongly HEX: Hexadecimal Numbers (For advanced users) recommend to use WPA2-PSK. - Page 36 WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) Encryption: Encryption: Select the WPA encryption type you would like. Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. Passphrase: Wireless clients must use the same key to associate the device. If using ASCII format, the Key must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. If using HEXformat, the Key must be 64 HEX characters in length.
- Page 37 WPA Encryption: Access Point / WDS AP mode Group Key Update Interval: Specify how often, in seconds, the group key changes. Radius Accounting: Enable or disable accounting feature. Radius Accounting Server Enter the IP address of the Radius accounting server. Radius Accounting Port Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius accounting server.
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Page 38: Wireless Mac Filtering
MAC address to restrict the permission Deny MAC in the list, or Allow MAC in the list. to access EAP900H. The default setting is Disable Wireless MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the wireless client. -
Page 39: Wireless Advanced
Data Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The settings. It is recommended that the default settings are data rate affects throughput of data in the EAP900H. The used unless the user has experience with more advanced lower the data rate, the throughput will be lower, but so networking features. -
Page 40: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature complies with the WPS: Select to Enable or Disable the WPS feature. Wi-Fi Alliance WPS standard and makes it easier to quickly WPS Current Status: Shows whether the WPS function is add client devices to an established, security-enabled Wi-Fi Configured or unConfigured. When it is Configured, the network. -
Page 41: Wds Link Settings
WDS Link Settings 2.4G/5G WDS Link Settings Using WDS (Wireless Distribution System) will allow a network administrator or installer to connect to Access Points wirelessly. Doing so will extend the wired infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or inefficient to implement. -
Page 42: Chapter 8 Management
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Page 43: Administration
Administration This page allows you to change the EAP900H username and password. By default, the username is admin and the password is: admin. The password can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive. Login Setting New Name: Enter a new username for logging in to the New Name entry box. -
Page 44: Management Vlan Settings
1. If you reconfigure the Management VLAN ID, you may lose your connection to the EAP900H. Verify that the DHCP server supports the reconfigured VLAN ID and then reconnect to the EAP900H using the new IP address. 2. Clicking Accept does not apply the changes. To apply... -
Page 45: Wireless Traffic Shaping
Wireless Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service. Enable Traffic Shaping: Check this option to enable wireless traffic shaping. Incoming Traffic Limit: Specify the wireless transmission speed used for downloading. Outgoing Traffic Limit: Specify the wireless transmission speed used for uploading. -
Page 46: Snmp Settings
SNMP Settings Location: Specify the location of the device. Community Name (Read Only): Specify the password for This page allows you to assign the Contact Details, Location, the SNMP community for read only access. Community Name, and Trap Settings for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). -
Page 47: Backup/Restore
Revert to Factory Default Settings: Click Factory button in the Revert to Factory Default Settings section Default button to restore the EAP900H to its factory to restore all the configurations of the EAP900H to the default settings. original default settings. -
Page 48: Auto Reboot Settings
Auto Reboot Settings You can specify how long to reboot the EAP900H periodically. Auto Reboot Setting: Enable or disable the auto reboot function. Frequency of Auto Reboot: To specify the time to reboot the EAP900H by Min, Hour, Day or Week. -
Page 49: Firmware Upgrade/Time Setting
Time Setting This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the This page allows you to set the internal clock of the EAP900H EAP900H. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the Browse button and navigate the OS File System to the location of the upgrade file. -
Page 50: Log/Diagnostics
This page allows you to setup Syslog and local log This page allows you to analyze the connection quality functions of the EAP900H. of the EAP900H and trace the routing table to a target in the network. Target IP: Enter the IP address you would like to search. -
Page 51: Led Control / Reset / Logout
This page allows you to control LED on/off for Power, LAN In some circumstances, it may be required to force the interface, 2.4G/5G WLAN interface and WPS device to reboot. Click on Reboot the Device to reboot the EAP900H. Logout Click Logout in Management menu to logout. -
Page 52: Appendix
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Page 53: Fcc Interference Statement
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 54: Ic Interference Statement
Appendix B - IC Interference Statement 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 55 FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Pour l’utilisation de dispositifs mobiles) Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
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Page 56: Ce Interference Statement
Appendix C - CE Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: •... - Page 57 This device is a 5GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
- Page 58 Français [French] Par la présente [nom du fabricant] déclare que l’appareil [type d’appareil] est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian] Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.