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EnGenius EOC-8610 Series Manual

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11a/b/g Outdoor Wireless
Multi-Client Bridge/AP
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  • Page 1 11a/b/g Outdoor Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP User’s Manual Version: 1.0 Sold by: http://www.TWAcomm.com Toll Free: (877) 389-0000 ________...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..........................5 & B ......................5 EATURES ENEFITS .......................6 ACKAGE ONTENTS /AP D .......................6 RIDGE ESCRIPTION ......................6 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS .........................7 PPLICATIONS ....................7 ETWORK ONFIGURATION Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode ........................7 Infrastructure Mode ..........................8 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE...................9 .....................9 ARDWARE NSTALLATION IP A ....................9 DDRESS...
  • Page 3 4.2.6.2.3 : GOOD ..................42 IRELESS ECURITY EVEL ....................43 IRELESS ONFIGURATION 4.3.1.1 WEP (W ) ..................43 IRED QUIVALENT RIVACY 4.3.1.2 WPA P )..............44 ERSONAL ROTECTED CCESS 4.3.1.3 WPA E & 802.1 ) ...........45 NTERPRISE ROTECTED CCESS LAN............................47 DHCP S ........................48 ERVER MAC A ......................50 DDRESS...
  • Page 4 Revision History Version Date Notes June 4, 2006 Initial Version ________...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction The Wireless High Power and High Gain Multi-Client Bridge/Access Point/ WDS (wireless distribution system) operates seamlessly in the dual band 2.4/5 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps)/ 802.11a (5GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. The High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and coverage to reduce the roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 1.2 Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge unit 48V, 0.375A AC/DC adapter with wall-plug power code One Dual Band SMA Antenna.

  • Page 7: Applications

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 1.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily.

  • Page 8: B) Infrastructure Mode

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to- peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network.

  • Page 9: Understanding The Hardware

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 2 Understanding the Hardware 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey. 2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the AP port of the PoE Injector and the other end into the Bridge/AP.
  • Page 10 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. 3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet mask.

  • Page 11: Client Bridge Mode - Web Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3 Client Bridge Mode – Web Configuration 3.1 Logging In To configure the Bridge through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the Bridge and your computers are configured on the same subnet.
  • Page 12 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 The Bridge status page is also displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system date and firmware, LAN IP address and MAC address and the wireless settings such as the radio status, MAC address, SSID, RF channel, and security.

  • Page 13: System

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop- down menu. You will then see five options: Administrators Settings, Advanced, Firmware, System, and Time. Each option is described below. 3.2.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link under the System menu.
  • Page 14 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 The third part of this page allows you to specify a name for this device as well as save or restore a configuration Click on the Save Settings button to store the changes. Bridge Name: Specify a name for this bridge. Web Idle Timeout: Specify a time in minutes.

  • Page 15: Save Configuration To A File

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2.1.1 Save Configuration to a File This option allows you to save the current configuration of the device into a file. Click on the Save Configuration button to begin. Save the file on your local disk by using the Save or Save to Disk button in the dialog box.

  • Page 16: Advanced Wireless Settings

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2.2 Advanced Wireless Settings Click on the Advanced link under the System menu. This page allows you to enable wireless MAC cloning as well as configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, 802.11d, and the transmit power. Bridge Name: This feature controls the MAC address of the Bridge as seen by other devices (wired or wireless).

  • Page 17: Firmware Upgrade

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 multiple markets. Enable this feature if you are traveling and operating in several regulatory domains. By default, this value is disabled. Transmit Power: You may control the output power of the device by selecting a value from the drop-down list.

  • Page 18: System Reboot And Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 After a few seconds the firmware will start to re-program the device and you will see a countdown on the Success page. Note: Do not un-plug the device during this process. Some firmware upgrades may restore the configuration back to the factory default settings.

  • Page 19: Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2.4.2 Restore Settings to Default Click on the Restore all Settings to Factory Defaults button. This option restores al configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time when the device was shipped from the factory.
  • Page 20 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down list. Set the Date and Time: Select a date and time from the drop-down list or do to use computer’s time and date click on the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings.

  • Page 21: Wireless

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop- down menu. You will then see two options: Wireless_11a Wireless_11g. configuration steps are the same for both radios. 3.3.1 Number of Access Points Click on the Wireless menu.

  • Page 22: Wireless 11A & 11B/G Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3.2 Wireless 11a & 11b/g Configuration Click on the Wireless_Setting link under the Wireless menu. The first part of this page allows you to save the configuration. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings.

  • Page 23: Wireless Security

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 not required, however, when selecting Adhoc mode, you must select the same channel on all points. Transmission Rate: Select a transmission rate from the drop-down list. It is recommended to use the Best (automatic) option. 802.11 Mode: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list.
  • Page 24 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 WEP Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list. WEP Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Default WEP Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used.

  • Page 25: Wpa - Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3.4.1.2 WPA – Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Select the WPA-Personal radio button if your wireless network uses WPA encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP.

  • Page 26: Lan Settings (Static / Dhcp)

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.4 LAN Settings (Static / DHCP) Click on the LAN link on the navigation drop- down menu. This feature allows you to configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP client. This IP address is also used to access the web-based interface.

  • Page 27: Logs

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.5 Logs Click on the Logs link on the navigation drop-down menu. Logs display a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. This log can be referred when an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes.

  • Page 28: Statistics

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.6 Statistics Click on the Statistics link on the navigation drop-down menu. This page displays the transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired and wireless interface. Sent: The number of packets sent from the bridge. Received: The number of packets received by the bridge.

  • Page 29: Access Point Mode - Web Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4 Access Point Mode – Web Configuration 4.1 Logging In To configure the Access Point through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Access Point (default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.

  • Page 30: System

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop- down menu. You will then see six options: Administrator Settings, Advanced, Firmware, System, Time, and Wizard. Each option is described below. 4.2.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link under the System menu.

  • Page 31: Restore The Configuration From A File

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.1.2 Restore the Configuration from a File This option allows you to restore a backup configuration from a file to the device. Click on the Browse button to select the file and then click on Restore Configuration from a File button.

  • Page 32: Advanced Wireless And Wds

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.2 Advanced Wireless and WDS Click on the Advanced link under the System menu. This page allows you to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, 802.11d, transmit power and WDS (wireless distribution system). Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks.

  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 multiple markets. Enable this feature if you are traveling and operating in several regulatory domains. By default, this value is disabled. Transmit Power: You may control the output power of the device by selecting a value from the drop-down list.

  • Page 34: System Reboot And Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 The above dialog box requests you to confirm the upgrade process. Click on the OK button to continue. Once you click on the OK button, you will return to the previous page which indicates that the upgrade process may take up to one minute.

  • Page 35: Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.4.2 Restore Settings to Default Click on the Restore all Settings to Factory Defaults button. This option restores al configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time when the device was shipped from the factory.

  • Page 36: System Time Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.5 System Time Configuration Click on the Time link under the System menu. This feature allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system clock as well as configure the time zone.

  • Page 37: Wizard

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.6 Wizard Click on the Wizard link under the System menu. This wizard guides you in through the process of configuring the connection and security features of the Access Point. 4.2.6.1 Connection Setup Wizard The connection wizard will guide you through the steps to get your network connection up and running.
  • Page 38 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 By default, the Access Point does not have a password configured for administrator access to the web-based interface. Specify and password and then re-type it in the verification box. Then click on the Next button. Select your time zone from the drop-down list and then click on the Next button.

  • Page 39: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.6.2 Wireless Security Setup Wizard The wireless security setup wizard will guide you through the steps to configure the security settings of the device. . Click on the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard button. Click on the Next button to continue.

  • Page 40: Wireless Security Level: Best

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.6.2.1 Wireless Security Level: BEST Select the BEST radio button which supports WPA2 encryption. Then click on the Next button. Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. The setup is complete.

  • Page 41: Wireless Security Level: Better

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.6.2.2 Wireless Security Level: BETTER Select the BETTER radio button which supports WPA encryption. Then click on the Next button. Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. The setup is complete.

  • Page 42: Wireless Security Level: Good

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.6.2.3 Wireless Security Level: GOOD Select the GOOD radio button which supports WPA encryption. Then click on the Next button. Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. The setup is complete.

  • Page 43: Wireless Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.3 Wireless Configuration Click on the Wireless_11a or Wireless_11g link under the Wireless menu. On these pages you may configure the 802.11a or 802.11g radio. Wireless Network Name: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network.

  • Page 44: Wpa Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 WEP Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list. WEP Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Default WEP Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used.

  • Page 45: Wpa Enterprise

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 WPA Mode: Select the WPA / WPA2 from the drop-down list. Cipher Type: Select TKIP or AES as the cipher suite. The encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP. Use TKIP only. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP.
  • Page 46 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 WPA Mode: Select the WPA / WPA2 from the drop-down list. Cipher Type: Select TKIP or AES as the cipher suite. The encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP. Use TKIP only. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP.

  • Page 47: Lan

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.4 LAN Click on the LAN link under the LAN menu. This feature allows you to configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP client/server. This IP address is also used to access the web-based interface. Get LAN IP from: Select Static IP (Manual) or DHCP (Dynamic) from the drop down list.

  • Page 48: Dhcp Server

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.5 DHCP Server Click on the DHCP link under the LAN menu. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN).
  • Page 49 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Always Broadcast: If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP addresses from the Access Point's DHCP server as expected, this option can remain disabled. However, if one of the computers on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address from the Access Point's DHCP server, it may have an old DHCP client that incorrectly turns off the broadcast flag of DHCP packets.

  • Page 50: Mac Address Filter

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.6 MAC Address Filter Click on the MAC Address Filter link under the Filter menu. The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s).

  • Page 51: Logs

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.7 Logs Click on the Logs link on the navigation menu. Logs display a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. This log can be referred when an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes.

  • Page 52: Statistics

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.8 Statistics Click on the Statistics link on the navigation menu. This page displays the transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired and wireless interface. Sent: The number of packets sent from the bridge. Received: The number of packets received by the bridge.

  • Page 53: Appendix A - Specifications

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Appendix A – Specifications Data Rates (5.15~5.35GHz, RF Connector 5.725~5.825GHz) 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, SMA (Fr) Type 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Europe:19 non-overlapping Networking channel (5.15~5.35GHz, Standards 5.47~5.825GHz) Topology IEEE802.11a/b/g, Japan: 4 non-overlapping Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure...

  • Page 54: Appendix B - Fcc Interference Statement

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 55 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. Sold by: http://www.TWAcomm.com Toll Free: (877) 389-0000...

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