EnGenius ENH Series User Manual

EnGenius ENH Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless 802.11b/g/n Mesh   Router                                 Model: OM2P-LC OM2P-HS                         User Manual   Version : 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents     CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.......................... 7    1.1 F EATURE .................................. 7  1.2 B ENEFITS .................................. 8  1.3 P ACKAGE ONTENTS .............................. 9  1.3 S YSTEM EQUIREMENT .............................. 9    CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW ........................10    CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION ............................11    CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER FOR TCP/IP .................14 ...
  • Page 3 8.2.4 WPA-PSK Mixed ............................ 45  8.2.5 WPA................................ 46  8.2.6 WPA2 ................................ 47  8.2.7 WPA Mixed .............................. 48  8.4 W IRELESS DVANCED ETTINGS ........................... 49  8.5 W MAC F IRELESS ILTER .............................. 51  8.6 WDS L ETTINGS .............................. 52    CHAPTER 9 LAN SETUP ..............................53    9.1 IP S ETTINGS ................................ 53 ...
  • Page 4 13.3 C LIENT RIDGE ............................... 83  13.4 WDS B RIDGE .............................. 83  13.5 C LIENT OUTER .............................. 84  13.6 RADIUS C ONNECTIONS ............................ 84    APPENDIX  A – TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................85    A.1 P ................................. 85  ROBLEM  OLVING   A.2 C ............................ 86  ONTACTING  ECHNICAL  UPPORT    APPENDIX  B – SPECIFICATIONS ............................87    APPENDIX  C – GLOSSARY ..............................87   ...
  • Page 5 This document is written for networking professionals responsible for installing and managing the EnGenius ENH Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge. To use this guide, you should have knowledge about TCP/IP and IEEE 802.11 standards, and be familiar with the concepts and terminology associated with wireless local-area networks (WLANs).
  • Page 6 Icons used   Figures in this document may use the following generic icons.      EHN device     WLAN signal Client computer laptop         Internet Client computer desktop PoE injector         Power adapter...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview         Thank you for choosing OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS. The OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS is a long range, high‐performance IEEE  802.11b/g/n network solution that provides Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS, and Client Router functions in a single  device.      In addition to providing the latest wireless technology, the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS supports Power over Ethernet and  Power by Adapter capabilities, which allow the device to be installed easily in nearly any indoor or outdoor location.  Advanced features include power level control, narrow bandwidth selection, traffic shaping, and Real‐time RSSI  indication.      A variety of security features help to protect your data and privacy while you are online. Security features include Wi‐Fi    Protected Access (WPA‐PSK/WPA2‐PSK), 64/128/152‐bit WEP Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS.          1.1 Feature     The following list summarizes the key features of the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS:  ...
  • Page 8: Benefits

    1.2 Benefits       The OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS is the ideal product around which you can build your WLAN. The following list  summarizes a few key advantages that WLANs have over wired networks:  Ideal for hard‐to‐wire environments  There  are  many  scenarios  where  cables  cannot  be  used  to  connect  networking  devices.  Historic and  older  buildings,  open  areas, and  busy  streets, for  example, make wired  LAN  installations difficult, expensive, or impossible.  Temporary workgroups  WLANs  make  it  easy  to  provide  connectivity  to  temporary  workgroups  that  will  later  be  removed. ...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    1.3 Package Contents     Open the package carefully and make sure it contains all of the items listed below.  ‐  One EnGenius Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge (OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS)      If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.      Keep all packing materials in case you need to return the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS. The OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐ HS must be returned with its original packing materials.          Use only the power adapter supplied with your OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS. Using a different  power adapter can damage the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS.        1.3 System Requirement     To install the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS, you need an Ethernet cable and a computer equipped with:  ‐  An Ethernet interface  ‐  One of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or 7; or Linux  ‐  An Internet browser that supports HTTP and JavaScript ...
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Overview

      Chapter 2 Hardware Overview       The following figures show the key components on the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS.      2.1 Bottom V  i ew      The bottom panel of the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS contains two RJ‐45 ports, a PoE interface, and a Reset  button. A  removable cover covers these components.  ‐  The RJ‐45 port connects to an Ethernet adapter in a computer you use to configure the OM2P‐ LC/OM2P‐HS. For more information, see Chapter 4.  ‐  The PoE interface allows the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS to be powered using the supplied PoE injector.  ‐  The Reset button can be used to reboot the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS and return the device to its  default factory configuration, erasing any overrides you may have made to the device’s default  settings. The Reset button is recessed to prevent accidental resets. To reboot the OM2P‐ LC/OM2P‐HS, use a flat object such as a pencil to press the Reset button for approximately 10  seconds and then stop pressing the Reset button.            2.2 Back Panel      The back panel of the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS contains the LED indicators that show the link quality and  status of the  OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS. ...
  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3 Installation         This chapter describes how to install the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS. It also describes the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐ HS LEDs.    Only experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety  codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities  should install the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS.       3.1 Pre‐installation Guidelines      Select the optimal locations for the equipment using the following guidelines:  he OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS should be mounted on a 1"‐4" pole. Its location should enable easy  access to the unit and its connectors for installation and testing.  The higher the placement of the antenna, the better the achievable link quality.  The antenna should be installed to provide a direct, or near line of sight with the Base Station  antenna. The antenna should be aligned to face the general direction of the Base Station.      3.2 Installing the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS  To install the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS, use the following procedure to mount the device on a pole  and refer to the figure below.    1.   The bottom of the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS is a movable cover. Grab the cover and pull it  back hard to remove the cover.    2.  Insert a standard Ethernet cable into the RJ‐45 port labeled MAIN LAN.    3.  Slide the cover back to seal the bottom of the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS.   ...
  • Page 12    ...
  • Page 13   3.2  Understanding the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS LEDs      The rear of the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS has two groups of LEDs. One group, labeled INDICATORS,  shows  the status of the device. The second group, LINK QUALITY, shows the strength of the link between  the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS and the network. The following table describes the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS LEDs.      LED  Color  Mode  Status  Power  Green  OFF= OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS is not receiving power.  ON= OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS is receiving power.  LAN  Green  OFF = OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS is not connected to the network.  ON = OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS is connected to the network, but  not sending or receiving data.  Blink = OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS is sending or receiving data.  WLAN  Green  Access Point  OFF = OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS radio is off and the device  or Client  is not sending or receiving data over the wireless LAN. Bridge Mode ON = OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS radio is on, and the device  is not sending or receiving data over the wireless  LAN.  Blink = OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS radio is on, and the device  Link Quality  See Status  Access Point  Shows the strength of the link between the OM2P‐ LC/OM2P‐HS ...
  • Page 14: Chapter 4 Configuring Your Computer For Tcp/Ip

      Chapter 4 Configuring Vour Computer for TCP/IP       , To configure the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS use a computer that is configured for TCP/IP. This chapter describes how to configure the TCP/IP settings on a computer that will be used to configure the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS.
  • Page 15: Configuring Microsoft Windows 7

      4.1 Configuring Microsoft Windows  7      Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows 7.    1.  In the Start menu search box, type: ncpa.cpl        2.  When the Network Connections List appears, right‐click the Local Area Connection icon  and click Properties.        3.  In the Networking tab, click either Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet  Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties. ...
  • Page 16     4.   In the properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address automatically  to configure your  computer for DHCP. ...
  • Page 17: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista

          5.  Click the OK button to save your changes and close the dialog box.    6.  Click the OK button again to save your changes.      4.2 Configuring Microsoft Windows  V  i sta      Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows V ista with the  default interface. If you use the Classic interface, where the icons and menus resemble previous  Windows versions, perform the procedure in section 4.4.    1.   On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then select the Network  and Internet icon.    2.  Click View Networks Status and tasks and then click Management Networks  Connections.    3.  Right‐click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties.    4.  Click Continue. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.    5.   In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol  (TCP/IPv4) is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) and click the Properties  button. The Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties dialog box appears. ...
  • Page 18                                                     6.  In the Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address  automatically  to configure your computer for DHCP.                       ...
  • Page 19: Configuring Microsoft Windows Xp

                                                      4.3 Configuring Microsoft Windows  XP      Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows XP with the default  interface. If you use the Classic interface, where the icons and menus resemble previous Windows  versions, perform the procedure in section 4.4.    1.  On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Network and  Internet Connections.    2.  Click the Network Connections icon.    3. ...
  • Page 20: Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000

        5.   In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. The  Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears.    6.   In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address  automatically  to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this  change and close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.    7.  Click the OK button again to save your changes.    8.  Restart your computer.      4.4 Configuring Microsoft Windows  2000      Use the following procedure to configure your computer if your computer has Microsoft Windows  2000 installed.    1.  On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.    2.   In the Control Panel window, double‐click the Network and Dial‐up Connections icon. If  the Ethernet adapter in your computer is installed correctly, the Local Area Connection  icon appears.    3.  Double‐click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter connected to the  OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS. The Local Area Connection Status dialog box appears. ...
  • Page 21       4.  In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button. The Local  Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.    5.  In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.    6.  Click Obtain an IP address automatically  to configure your computer for DHCP.    7.   Click the OK button to save this change and close the Local Area Connection Properties  dialog box.    8.  Click OK button again to save these new changes.    9.  Restart your computer. ...
  • Page 22: Configuring An Apple Macintosh Computer

    4.5 Configuring an Apple Macintosh Computer     The following procedure describes how to configure TCP/IP on an Apple Macintosh running Mac OS  10.2. If your Apple Macintosh is running Mac OS 7.x or later, the steps you perform and the screens  you see may differ slightly from the following. However, you should still be able to use this procedure  as a guide to configuring your Apple Macintosh for TCP/IP.    1.  Pull down the Apple Menu, click System Preferences, and select Network.    2.  Verify that the NIC connected to the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS is selected in the Show field.    3.  In the Configure field on the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP.    4.  Click Apply Now to apply your settings and close the TCP/IP dialog box. ...
  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Introducing The Web Configurator

      Chapter 5 Introducing the Web Configurator       The OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS has a built‐in Web Configurator that lets you manage the unit from any  location using a  Web browser that supports HTTP and has JavaScript installed.          5.1 Logging in to the Web Configurator      After configuring the computer for TCP/IP using the procedure appropriate for your operating system,  use that computer’s Web browser to log in to the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS Web Configurator.      1. Launch your Web browser.      2. In the browser address bar, type 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.            If you changed the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS LAN IP address, enter the correct IP address.        3. When the Windows Security window appears, type admin as the username in the top field and  type admin as the password in the bottom field.             ...
  • Page 24 5.2 Best Practices       Perform the following procedures regularly to make the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS more secure and manage  the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS  more effectively.  ‐  Change the default password. Use a password that is not easy to guess and that contains  different characters, such as numbers and letters. The OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS username cannot be  changed. For more information, see page 69.  ‐  Back up the configuration and be sure you know how to restore it. Restoring an earlier working  configuration can be useful if the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS becomes unstable or crashes. If you forget  your password, you will have to reset the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS to its factory default settings and  lose any customized override settings you configured. However, if you back up an earlier  configuration, you will not have to completely reconfigure the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS. You can simply  restore your last configuration. For more information, see page 73. ...
  • Page 25: Chapter 6 Status

      Chapter 6 Status       The Status section on the navigation drop‐down menu contains the following options:  Main  Wireless Client List  System Log  Connection Status    The following sections describe these options.     6.1 Save/Load     This page lets you save and apply the settings shown under Unsaved changes list, or cancel the unsaved changes and revert to the previous settings that were in effect.
  • Page 26: Main

    6.2 Main       Clicking the Main link under the Status drop-down menu or clicking Home at the top-right of the Web Configurator shows status information about the current operating mode.     The System Information section shows general system information such as operating mode, system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version, and application version.
  • Page 27: Wireless Client List

          6.3 Wireless Client List     Clicking the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu displays the list of clients associated to the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS, along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for each client. Clicking the Refresh button updates (refreshes) the client list.
  • Page 28: System Log

      6.4 System Log     The OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory.To view the log ged information ,click the System Log link und er the Status d rop- down menu. If there is not enough internal memory to log all event, s older events are deleted from the log.  ...
  • Page 29: Connection Status

      6.5 Connection Status     Clicking the Connection Statuslink under the Status drop-down menu displays the current The information shown includes network type , SSID ,BSSID , connection status of the networ statu, s wireless mode , cu rrent ch anne, l security , data rat, e noise leve, l and sig nal strength. Wireless  ...
  • Page 30: Dhcp Client Table

      DHCP Client Table   Clicking the DHCP Client List link under the Status drop-down menu displays the clients that are associated to the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS through DHCP.The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client are also shown. Clicking the Refresh button updates (refreshes) the client lis t.
  • Page 31: Chapter 7 System

      Chapter 7 System       This chapter describes how to change the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS operating modes.      7.1 Changing Operating Modes     The OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS supports four operating modes: Access Point Client Bridge WDS Bridge Client Router                      ...
  • Page 32: Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration

    Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration         This chapter describes the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS’s wireless settings. Please read the information in this chapter carefully. If you configure a setting improperly, it can impact performance and affect the network adversely. Before you continue, be sure you selected the appropriate operating mode (see Chapter 7).
  • Page 33                                                                         Wireless Mode Wireless mode supports 802.11b/g/n mixed modes. Channel HT Mode The default channel bandwidth is 40 MHz.
  • Page 34   Profile Isolation Restricted Client to communicate with different VID by Selecting the radio button. Accept / Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings.         Clicking Accept does not apply the changes. To apply them, use Status > Save/Load (see section 4.1).
  • Page 35                                                       SSID Specify the SSID for the current profile. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN tag for the current profile. Suppressed SSID Check this option to hide the SSID from clients.
  • Page 36: Client Bridge Mode

      The following figure shows an example of an OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS communicating with an Access Point/Wireless Router, such as the EnGenius EOA7530, operating in Client Bridge Mode.     The sections that follow the figure below describe how to configure your OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS for Client Bridge Mode.
  • Page 37   discovered Access Point to establish a connection. Prefer BSSID Enter the MAC address if known. If you select an Access Point in the Site Survey, this field is completed automatically. WDS Client Click the appropriate radio button to enable or disable WDS Client.
  • Page 38: Wds Bridge Mode

      8.1.3 WDS Bridge Mode     Unlike traditional bridging. WDS Bridge Mode allows you to create large wireless networks by linking several wireless access points with WDS links. WDS is normally used in large, open areas, where pulling wires is cost prohibitive, restricted or physically impossible.  ...
  • Page 39   section 4.1).                                                               MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the Access Point to which you want to extend wireless connectivity.
  • Page 40: Client Router Mode

      8.1.4 Client Router Mode     In Client Router Mode, you can access the Internet wirelessly with the support of a WISP. In AP Router Mode, the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS can access the Internet via a cable or DSL modem. In this mode, the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS can be configured to turn off the wireless network name (SSID) broadcast, so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected.
  • Page 41   Prefer BSSID Enter the MAC address if known. If you select an Access Point in the Site Survey, this field is completed automatically. Wireless Security See section 10.2. Accept / Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings.
  • Page 42: Wireless Security Settings

      8.2 Wireless Security Settings     The Wireless Security Settings section lets you configure the EOH200’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. We strongly recommend you use WPA2-PSK.     8.2.1 WEP    ...
  • Page 43: Wpa-Psk

        802.11n does not allow WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK TKIP security mode. The connection mode will drop from 802.11n to 802.11g.         8.2.2 WPA-PSK                                ...
  • Page 44: Wpa2-Psk

    8.2.3 WPA2-PSK                                           Security Mode Select WPA2-PSK from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type. •...
  • Page 45: Wpa-Psk Mixed

    8.2.4 WPA-PSK Mixed         Security Mode Select WPA-PSK Mixed from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type. • Both = uses TKIP and AES. • TKIP = automatic encryption with WPA-PSK; requires passphrase.
  • Page 46: Wpa

    8.2.5 WPA                                                   Security Mode Select WPA from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type.
  • Page 47: Wpa2

    8.2.6 WPA2                                                   Security Mode Select WPA2 from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type.
  • Page 48: Wpa Mixed

    8.2.7 WPA Mixed                                                     Security Mode Select WPA Mixed from the drop-down list to begin the configuration.
  • Page 49: Wireless Advanced Settings

    8.4 Wireless Advanced Settings                                                                          ...
  • Page 50     number of packets, but increases packet sizes.   Wireless Traffic Check this option to enable wireless traffic shaping. Traffic Shaping shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service. Incoming Traffic Limit Specify the wireless transmission speed used for downloading.
  • Page 51: Wireless Mac Filter

    8.5 Wireless MAC Filter       Wireless MAC Filters are used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients according to their MAC addresses. You can manually add a MAC address to restrict the permission to access OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS. The default setting is Disable Wireless MAC Filters.  ...
  • Page 52: Wds Link Settings

    8.6 WDS Link Settings       Using WDS Link Settings, you can create a wireless backbone link between multiple access points that are part of the same wireless network. This allows a wireless network to be expanded using multiple Access Points without the need for a wired backbone to link them, as is traditionally required.
  • Page 53: Chapter 9 Lan Setup

    Chapter 9 LAN Setup         This chapter describes the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS Local Area Network (LAN) settings.     9.1 IP Settings     This section is only available for Non-Router Mode. IP settings lets you configure the OM2P- LC/OM2P-HS LAN port IP address.
  • Page 54: Spanning Tree Settings

    9.2 Spanning Tree Settings                                                   Spanning Tree Status Enable or disable the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS Spanning Tree function. Bridge Hello Time Specify Bridge Hello Time, in seconds.
  • Page 55: Chapter 10 Router Settings

          Chapter 10 Router Settings       This section is only available for AP Router Mode and Client Router Mode.     10.1 WAN Settings     This chapter describes the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS WAN settings. There are four types of WAN connections: Static IP DHCP...
  • Page 56                                                                                 Internet Connection  ...
  • Page 57   Pinging IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether the IP address is valid. Blocking pings provides some extra security from hackers. Accept / Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings.
  • Page 58: Dhcp (Dynamic Ip)

      10.1.2 DHCP (Dynamic IP)     Select DHCP as your WAN connection type to obtain an IP address automatically. You will need to enter account name as your hostname and, optionally, DNS information.              ...
  • Page 59   Get Automatically Click this radio button to obtain the DNS automatically from the From ISP DHCP server. Use These DNS Servers Click the radio button to set up the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS servers manually. Discard Ping on WAN Check to Enable to recognize pings on the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS WAN interface or Disable to block pings on the OM2P- LC/OM2P-HS WAN interface.
  • Page 60: Pppoe (Point-To-Point Protocol Over Ethernet)

      10.1.3 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)     Select Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) if   your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This selection is typically used for DSL services.
  • Page 61   setting that is too low can prevent the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS from establishing some connections. Login Enter the Username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP. Service Name Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand Select the radio button to specify the maximum idle time.
  • Page 62: Pptp (Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol)

      叫“。" 10.1.4 PPTP (Point-to- Po int Tunneling Pr     Select PPTP as your WAN connection type if your ISP uses a Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection. You will need to provide the IP add res , s subnet mask , defau It 9ateway (optional ,...
  • Page 63   Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. It is recommended you accept the default setting of Auto. Otherwise, packets will be fragmented downstream if the MTU is set too high or too low, which impacts network performance. In extreme cases, an MTU setting that is too low can prevent the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS from establishing some connections.
  • Page 64: Lan Settings (Router Mode)

    10.2 LAN Settings (Router Mode)                                                     IP Address Enter the LAN port IP address. IP Subnet Mask Enter the LAN IP subnet mask.
  • Page 65: Vpn Pass Through

    10.3 VPN Pass Through       VPN Passthrough allows a secure virtual private network (VPN) connection between two computers. Enabling the options on this page opens a VPN port and enables connections to pass through the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS without interruption.  ...
  • Page 66: Port Forwarding

    10.4 Port Forwarding       Port forwarding can be used to open a port or range of ports to a device on your network Using port forwarding, you can set up public services on your network. When users from the Internet make certain requests on your network, the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS can forward those requests to computers equipped to handle the requests.
  • Page 67                                         Service Name Enter a name for the port forwarding rule. Protocol Select a protocol for the application: Choices are Both, TCP, and UDP.
  • Page 68: Dmz

    10.5 DMZ     If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the OM2P- LC/OM2P-HS, you can allow the computer to have unrestricted Internet access. Enter the IP address of that computer as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) host with unrestricted Internet access. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks, so use this option as a last resort.
  • Page 69: Chapter 11 Management Settings

      Chapter 11 Management Settings       The Management section lets you configure administration, management VLAN, SNMP settings, backup/restore settings, firmware upgrade, time settings, and log settings. This chapter describes these settings.     11.1 Administration     Click the Administration link under the Management menu to change the user name and password used to log on to the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS Web Configurator .
  • Page 70   the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS Web Configurator. Save/Apply / Cancel Click Save/Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings.         Clicking Save/Apply changes the settings immediately. You cannot undo the action.
  • Page 71: Management Vlan

    11.2 Management VLAN       Click the Management VLAN link under the Management menu to assign a VLAN tag to the packets. A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software has been configured so that they behave as if they were on a separate Local Area Network (LAN). Computers on VLAN do not have to be physically located next to one another on the LAN  ...
  • Page 72: Snmp Settings

    11.3 SNMP Settings       Click the SNMP Settings link under the Management menu to monitor network-attached devices using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP allows messages (called “protocol data unit’s) to be sent to various parts of a network. Upon receiving these messages, SNMP-compatible devices (called agents) return data stored in their Management Information Bases.
  • Page 73: Backup/Restore Settings

    11.4 Backup/Restore Settings       Click the Backup/Restore Setting link under the Management menu to save the OM2P- LC/OM2P-HS’s current settings in a file on your local disk or load settings onto the device from a local disk. This feature is particularly convenient administrators who have several OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS devices that need to be configured with the same settings.
  • Page 74: Firmware Upgrade

    11.5 Firmware Upgrade       Click the Firmware Upgrade link under the Management menu to upgrade the firmware of the device. To perform this procedure, downloaded the appropriate firmware from your vendor.                ...
  • Page 75: Time Settings

    11.6 Time Settings       Click the Time Settings link under the Management menu to configure the OM2P- LC/OM2P-HS system time. You can enter the time manually or, to ensure accuracy, synchronize the OM2P- LC/OM2P-HS with Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.  ...
  • Page 76: Log

    11.7 Log       Click the Log link under the Management menu to display a list of events that are triggered on the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS Ethernet and wireless interfaces. You can consult this log if an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes.
  • Page 77: Diagnostics

    11.8 Diagnostics     Click the Diagnostics link under the Management menu to ascertain connection quality and trace the routing table to the target.                                  ...
  • Page 78: Chapter 12 Network Configuration Examples

      Chapter 12 Network Configuration Examples       This chapter provides step-by-step descriptions for using the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS’s operating modes. The Access Point Mode’s default configuration allows the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS to act as a central unit of a WLAN or as a root device of a wired environment. Repeater mode and Mesh network mode are reserved for future configuration.
  • Page 79: Client Bridge Mode

      Wireless Client Step1 Select the wireless mode with which you want to associate. Use site survey to scan nearby Access Point and either select the Step2 Access Point to which you want to connect, or enter the SSID manually. Step3 Configure the VLAN ID in your wireless device if available.
  • Page 80: Wds Bridge Mode

    12.3 WDS Bridge Mode       Use this feature to link multiple Access Points in a network. All clients associated with any Access Points can communicate with each other in an ad-hoc manner.             WDS Bridge Step1 Log in to the Web Configurator with the default IP address...
  • Page 81: Client Router

    12.4 Client Router       In Client Router Mode, the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS’s internal DHCP server allows LANs to automatically generate an IP address to share the same Internet. Connect an Access Point/WISP wirelessly and connect to LANs using a wired connection.  ...
  • Page 82: Access Point Mode

    13.1 Access Point Mode       In Access Point Mode, OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11b/g/n networks. Stations and client must be configured to use the same SSID and security password to associate with the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS. The OM2P-LC/OM2P- HS supports four SSIDs at the same time for secure guest access.
  • Page 83: Client Bridge Mode

    13.3 Client Bridge Mode       In Client Bridge Mode, the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS behaves like a wireless client that connects to an Access Point wirelessly and allows users to surf the Internet whenever they want. In this mode, use the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS Site Survey to scan for Access Points within range. Then configure the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS SSID and security password accordingly to associate with the Access Point.
  • Page 84: Client Router Mode

    13.5 Client Router Mode       In Client Router Mode, the OM2P-LC/OM2P-HS’s internal DHCP server allows a number of LANs to automatically generate IP addresses to share the same Internet. In this mode, connect an AP/WISP wirelessly and connect to LANs via a wired connection.  ...
  • Page 85: Appendix  A - Troubleshooting

      Appendix  A – Troubleshooting      This appendix provides problem‐solving  information you may find useful in case you need to  troubleshoot your OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS. It also includes information  about contacting  technical support.      A.1 Problem Solving        Question   Answer How do I reset the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS?  There are two ways to reset the OM2P‐ LC/OM2P‐HS, a hardware method and a  software method. Both methods return the  OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS to its factory default  configuration.  To use the hardware method, open the cover  on the bottom panel of the OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐ HS and find the Reset button (see section 2.1).  Using a flat object such as a pencil, press the  Reset button for approximately 10 seconds and  then stop pressing.  To use the software method, click Restore to  Why do I not see traffic pass after I connect the The OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS uses a proprietary PoE  OM2P‐LC/OM2P‐HS to a PoE switch?  injector and will not work with standard  802.3af‐compliant  What is the default IP address of the OM2P‐ The default IP address is 192.168.1.1  I plugged the PoE to the second Ethernet port  You need to plug the Ethernet cable connect to ...
  • Page 86: A.2 Contacting Technical Support

    The date when you received the product   A brief description about the issue and the attempts you tried to resolve it   To contact EnGenius Customer Service office in the United States, please use either of the following methods:   Email: Support@EnGeniustech.com  ...
  • Page 87: Appendix  B - Specifications

            Appendix  C – Glossary           Access Point  A base station in a WLAN that act as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN radio signals. Ad Hoc Network  A short-term WLAN framework created between two or more WLAN adapters, without going through an Access Point.
  • Page 88   detects the collision of the two transmitted packets and discards both of them. Coverage  The region within which a paging receiver can reliably receive the transmission of paging signals. Coverage Area  The geographical area that can be served by a mobile communications network or system. Coverage Hole ...
  • Page 89   different communication protocols, data formatting structures, languages, and/or architecture.      HT mode     In the 802.11n system, two new formats, called High Throughput (HT), are defined for the  Physical Layer, Mixed Mode, and Green Field. If a system runs 40 HT, two adjacent 20 MHz  channels are used. The larger 40 MHz bandwidth can provide better transmit quality and speed.    Keys  Like passwords, keys open (decrypt) and close (encrypt) messages. While many encryption  algorithms are commonly known and public, the key must be kept secret.  Local‐Area Network (LAN)  A small data network covering a limited area, such as a building or group of buildings. Most LANs  connect workstations or personal computers. LANs let many users share devices such as printers  as well as data. LANs also facilitate communication through e‐mail or chat sessions.  Media Access Control (MAC) Address  Address associated with every hardware device on the network. Every 802.11 wireless device has  its own specific MAC address. This unique identifier is hard‐coded into the device and can be  used to provide security for WLANs. When a network uses a MAC table, only the 802.11 radios  that have their MAC addresses added to that network's MAC table can access the network.  Network Address Translation  (NAT)  An Internet standard that lets a LAN use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second  set of addresses for external traffic.  Network Time Protocol (NTP)  A protocol that lets devices synchronize their time with a time server. NTP uses TCP or UDP port  123 by default.  Passphrase  A text string that automatically generates WEP keys on wireless client adapters.  Power Over Ethernet (PoE)  A PoE provides power to PoE‐enabled devices using an 8‐pin CAT 5 Ethernet cable, eliminating the  need for a power source.  Preamble  Synchronizes transmissions in a WLAN. The preamble type defines the length of the Cyclic  Redundancy Check block for communication between a device and roaming wireless stations.  Protected Extensible Authentication  Protocol (PEAP) ...
  • Page 90   management for computers to connect and use a network service. Because of its broad support  and ubiquitous nature, the RADIUS protocol is often used by ISPs and enterprises to manage  access to the Internet or internal networks, WLANs, and integrated e‐mail services.  Service Set Identifier (SSID)  Name of a WLAN. All wireless devices on a WLAN must use the same SSID to communicate with  each other.  Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)  An Internet‐standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks.  Snooping  Passively watching a network for data, such as passwords, that can be used to benefit a hacker.  Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)  An encryption protocol that uses 128‐bit keys. Keys are dynamically generated and distributed by  the authentication server. TKIP regularly changes and rotates encryption keys, with an encryption  key never being used twice.  Transmission  Control Protocol/Internet  Protocol (TCP/IP)  A protocol that allows communications over and between networks. TCP/IP is the basis for  Internet communications.  Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ)  WFQ services queues are based on priority and queue weight. Queues with larger weights get  more service than queues with smaller weights. This highly efficient queuing mechanism divides  available bandwidth across different traffic queues.  Wired Equivalent  Privacy (WEP)  Security protocol that provides a WLAN with a level of security and privacy comparable to that of  a wired LAN. WEP encrypts data sent between wired and WLANs to keep transmissions private.  Wireless Local‐Area Network (WLAN)  WLANs use RF technology to send and receive data wirelessly in a certain area. This lets users in a  small zone send data and share resources such as printers without using cables to physically  connect each computer.  Wi‐Fi Protected Access (WPA )  A subset of the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA applies IEEE 802.1x and Extensible Authentication  Protocol (EAP) to authenticate wireless clients using an external RADIUS database. WPA uses  Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Message Integrity Check (MIC), and IEEE 802.1x to encrypt  data. See also WPA‐PSK (WPA ‐Pre‐Shared Key).  Wi‐Fi MultiMedia  (WMM)  Part of the IEEE 802.11e QoS enhancement to the Wi‐Fi standard that ensures quality of service  for multimedia applications in WLANs. ...
  • Page 91   WPA2  A wireless security standard that defines stronger encryption, authentication, and key  management than WPA. It includes two data encryption algorithms, Temporal Key Integrity  Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), in the Counter mode with Cipher block  chaining Message authentication Code Protocol (CCMP).  Wireless Distribution  System (WDS)  A technology that lets Access Points communicate with one another to extend the range of a  WLAN. ...
  • Page 92: Appendix  D - Fcc Interference Statement

      IMPORTANT  NOTE:  FCC Radiation  Exposure Statement:    This equipment complies with FCC 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.      This transmitter must not be co‐located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or  transmitter.                                      Copyright © 2011 ENGENIUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., All rights reserved.

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