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  • Page 1 User Manual Ultra-long range EnStation6/ENH500-AX...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT To install this Access Point please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in the product packaging.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview............ 4 Chapter 2 Before You Begin............. 12 Chapter3 Configuring Your Access Point......24 Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network........27 Chapter 5 Status..............33 Chapter 6 Network ..............38 Chapter 7 Wireless.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview...
  • Page 5 -ENH500-AX: Internal 13.26dBi high gain directional antenna. 14.04 • Power Source -ENH500-AX Can be used with included 54V PoE adapter -EnStation6 Can be used with included 54V PoE adapter • Device can be reset from remote PoE adapter • Advanced 1024-QAM technology to achieve optimal EnStation6...
  • Page 6 System Requirements • In conjunction with 2.4GHz management interface and EnGenius EnWiFi App can help device configuration and monitoring more The following are the Minimum System Requirements in easily on smartphone or tablet. order to configure the device. Introduction • Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability The EnStation6/ENH500-AX is a high-powered, ultra •...
  • Page 7 Package Contents The EnStation6 package contains the following items:* • EnStation6 Customer Premises Equipment • EnStation6 with PoE Adapter EPA5006GR • Power Cord • Pole Mount Strap • Wall Mount Bracket Base • Screw Sets Kit • Sealing Nut • Dynamic Stick •...
  • Page 8 Optimal Performance IEEE802.11ax/ac/a/n on 5 GHz Distance Control (Ack Timeout) Antenna Multicast Supported Data Rate Selection EnStation6: Internal 15.5dBi high gain directional antenna. Auto Channel Selection ENH500-AX: Internal 14.11dBi high gain directional antenna BSSID Support AP Time Slot Station Priority...
  • Page 9 Reinforcement Security WPA2 Enterprise Hide SSID in beacons MAC address filtering, up to 32 MACs per SSID Wireless STA (Client) connection list Https Support SSH Support QoS (Quality of Service) Complaint with IEEE 802.11e standard Physical/Environment Conditions Operating: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less Storage: Temperature: -30 °C to 80 °C (-22 °F to 176 °F )
  • Page 10 Physical Interface - EnStation6 Dimensions and Weights 1 WLAN Signal LED: Applied on Client Bridge/WDS (1) Red: Weak Signal: Connecting quality is bad. EnStation6 (2) Yellow: Connecting quality is Normal. Dimension: 190mm (7.48”) (3) Green: Connection quality is Good. Height: 38mm (1.9”) Weight: 527g (1.16 lbs)
  • Page 11 Physical Interface – ENH500-AX Dimensions Length: 260mm (10.24”) Width: 84 (3.31”) Depth: 55mm (2.17”) 1 LAN Port 1 (Proprietary 54V PoE): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 2 LAN Port 2 : Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 3 Reset Botton *The installation angle of antenna must be vertical to the ground.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Before You Begin

    Chapter 2 Before You Begin...
  • Page 13 Computer Settings Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows In order to use the Access Point, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. 1a. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel Windows 1c. In Windows 10, click Start to select All APPs to enter the folder of Windows system for selecting Control Panel.
  • Page 14 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then 2a.In Windows XP, click Network Connections. select Properties. 2b.In Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10, click View Network Status and Tasks in the Network and Internet section, then select Change adapter settings. 3. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. 5.
  • Page 15 Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example: EnStation6 IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.255 PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 16 Apple Mac OS X 1. Go to System Preferences (Which can be opened in the . Click Apply when done. Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu). 2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section. 3. Highlight Ethernet. 4.
  • Page 17 PoE Adapter and the other end to the Ethernet port on the computer. 5. Place the panel back into device Adapter Note: The EnStation6 should ONLY be powered via Etherne Ethernet cable connected to included supports the included PoE Adapter. You may use either one as the power source.
  • Page 18 Mounting the EnStation6 Using the provided hardware, the can be attached to a wall or a pole. 1. Device 2. PoE Adapter& 3. Bracket 4. Pole Mounting Strap Power Cord 5. Screw Set Kit 6. Sealing Nut 7. Dynamic Stick...
  • Page 19 Wall mounting the EnStation6 1. Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket. 2. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as 6. Put wall anchors into the holes and insert screw into the tighten it. wall anchor. 3. Put the nock washer on the dynamic stick.
  • Page 20 Pole mounting the EnStation6 Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as Lock and tighten pole strap to secure bracket to the pole tighten it. Put the nock washer on the dynamic stick.
  • Page 21 Mounting the ENH500-AX Using the provided hardware, the device can be attached to a wall or a pole. The height should not exceed 2 meter. 1. Wall Mounting Kit 2. Pole Mounting Strap (Φ66*12.6 mm) (Anchors: Φ5.5*18 mm & Bolts: Φ8*25mm) Bolts Anchors...
  • Page 22 Wall mounting the ENH500-AX Pole mounting the ENH500-AX A. Determine where the Access Point to be placed and A. Thread the open end of the Pole Strap through the two stick the Adhesive label on the surface. tabs on the Pole Mount Bracket. B.

  • Page 23: Chapter3 Configuring Your Access Point

    Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point...
  • Page 24 This section will show you how to configure the device by 2. The default username and password are admin. using the web-based configuration interface or EnGenius Once you have entered the correct username and EnWiFi App, which is a management tool to enable easy password, click the Login button to open the web-base deployment on outdoor APs/CPEs.
  • Page 25 EnWiFi App Configuration Download EnWiFi App Please download and install EnWiFi App from Google Play or iOS App Market . Android 2. Before access to device, you need to find Management SSID and connect to it first. Then you can see your device in the Device List.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Building A Wireless Network

    Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network...
  • Page 27 Before starting to configure this Access Point, you may realize the used scenario under varied operating modes. It can be configured as an: Access Point, Client Bridge or WDS (AP, Station & Bridge). This chapter describes purpose of different operating modes and lists down the operation modes for EnStation6/ENH500-AX. Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, device behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11ac/a/n networks.
  • Page 28 5GHz AP Mode CB Mode...
  • Page 29 WDS AP Mode The device also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connect to the other device via using WDS technology. In this mode, configure the MAC addresses in both Access Points to enlarge the wireless area by enabling WDS Link settings.
  • Page 30 5GHz WDS AP WDS Bridge...
  • Page 31 WDS Station Mode Station mode expands the WDS by receiving a wireless signal/service and sharing it through the Ethernet port. WDS AP Station Station...

  • Page 32: Chapter 5 Status

    Chapter 5 Status...
  • Page 33 Main Status Save Changes Note: VLAN ID information is only applicable in Access Point or WDS AP mode. 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. *The model name will be varied by different models.
  • Page 34 • The LAN Information section shows the Local Area Network settings such as the LAN IP Address, Subnet • The Statistics section shows Mac information such as mask, and DNS Address. SSID, MAC address, RX and TX. • The Wireless LAN Information 5 GHz section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode, Frequency, and Channel.
  • Page 35 Connection Realtime 5 GHz Connection List The Realtime section contains the following options: Click the connection link under the Overview menu displays CPU Loading: 3 minutes CPU loading percentage the connection list of clients associated to the AP/CPE’s 5 information, it displays current loading, average loading GHz, along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for and peak loading status.
  • Page 36 Realtime Connection (Pkts): Overview on current active network connections. It displays UDP and TCP packets information and other connection status. UDP connections curve is in blue; TCP connection curve is in green; others curve is in red. Below of chart shows connections source and destination.

  • Page 37: Chapter 6 Network

    Chapter 6 Network...
  • Page 38 Basic IP Settings IPv4/IPv6 Settings Primary/Secondary DNS: The primary/secondary DNS address for this device. This page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings. Save: Click Save to confirm the changes. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Settings This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling the Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops in your LAN network.
  • Page 39 Forward Delay: Specifies Bridge Forward Delay in seconds. Forwarding delay time is the time spent in each of the Listening and Learning states before the Forwarding state is entered. This delay is provided so that when a new bridge comes onto a busy network, it analyzes data traffic before participating in the network.

  • Page 40: Chapter 7 Wireless

    Chapter 7 Wireless...
  • Page 41 Wireless Wireless Settings *The model name will be varied by different models. Device Name: Enter a name for the device. The name you type appears in SNMP management. This name is not the SSID and is not broadcast to other devices. Save: Click Save to confirm the changes.
  • Page 42 This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of the AP/CPE. Wireless Network EnStation6/ENH500-AX supports 802.11ax/ac/n mixed mode in 5 GHz. Transmit Power: Sets the power output of the wireless signal. Bit Rate: 5GHz is default 6 Mbps, the range can control by BAR via scroll from 6Mbps to 54Mbps.
  • Page 43 use by scanning nearby areas for Access Points. to configure the profile and check whether you want to enable extra SSID. Distance: Specifies the distance between Access Points and client devices. The proper setting for this parameter SSID Profile may assist Access Points to avoid the improper operation when transmitting data under a filed application.
  • Page 44 Enable: Click this check box to enable this SSID interface. The default SSIDs are enabled on the first 5GHz SSID. SSID: Specifies the SSID for the current profile. Hidden SSID: Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Client Isolation: Click the appropriate radio button to enable this function for allowing or preventing communication between client devices.
  • Page 45 Wireless Security seconds, the Group Key changes. The default value is 3600 Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. The Wireless Security section lets you configure the AP’s security modes Radius Port: Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius server.
  • Page 46 Radius Settings Note: 802.11n does not allow WPA2-PSK TKIP security mode. NAS-IP: Configure you NAS server address to assign traffic to the destination. Fast Roaming NAS-Ports: Configure your port No. if you would like to Enable the function to serve mobile client devices that roam enable Network Address Servecie (NAS) under a SSID.
  • Page 47 Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering is used to allow or deny network ACL Mode: Determines whether network access is granted access to wireless clients (computers, tablet PCs, NAS, or denied to clients whose MAC addresses appear in the smartphones, etc.) according to their MAC addresses. You MAC address table on this page.
  • Page 48 Wireless Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service(QoS). The function will allow administrators to restrict the wireless bandwidth per SSID or per user. Enable Traffic Shaping: Check this option to enable Wireless Traffic Shaping.
  • Page 49 Guest Network Settings the addresses by the DHCP server. Ending IP Address: The last IP Address in the range of When EnJet disabled, you can add a guest network which addresses assigned by the DHCP server. allows visitors to use the Internet without giving out your office or company wireless security key.
  • Page 50 Management VLAN Settings This page allows you to assign a VLAN tag to packets sent Management VLAN: If your network includes VLANs, you over the network. A VLAN is a group of computers on a can enable Management VLAN ID for packets passing network whose software has been configured so that they through the Access Point with a tag.

  • Page 51: Chapter 8 Management

    Chapter 8 Management...
  • Page 52 Advanced Settings SNMP Settings Location: Specifies the location of the device. Community Name (Read Only): Specifies the password This page allows you to assign the Contact Details, Location, for the SNMP community for read only access. Community Name, and Trap Settings for a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
  • Page 53 CLI Settings Email Alert You can use the Email Alert feature to send messages to the configured email address when particular system events occur. Note: Do NOT use your personal email address as it can unnecessarily expose your personal email login credentials. Use a separate email account made for this feature instead CLI: The Command Line Interface (CLI) allows you to type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or...
  • Page 54 Username: Enter the username for the email account that will be used to send emails. Password: Enter the password for the email account that will be used to send emails. SMTP Server: Enter the IP address or hostname of the outgoing SMTP server.
  • Page 55 Time Zone Date and Time Setting menu. Enable Daylight Saving: Check whether daylight This page allows you to set the internal clock of the savings applies to your area. device. Start: Select the day, month, and time when daylight savings time starts. End: Select the day, month, and time when daylight sav- ings times ends.
  • Page 56 Auto Reboot Settings You can specify how often you wish to reboot the EnStationAC. Auto Reboot Setting: Enables or disables the Auto Reboot function. Frequency of Auto Reboot: Specifies how often you wish to reboot the EnStationAC by Min, Hour, Day or Week.
  • Page 57 Wi-Fi Scheduler drop-down list. Day(s): Place a checkmark in the boxes for the desired days The Wi-Fi Scheduler can be created for use in enforcing or select the All Week radio button to select all seven days rules. For example, if you wish to restrict web access to of the week.
  • Page 58 Tools Ping Test Parameters Target IP: Enter the IP address you would like to trace Nslookup Test Parameter This page allows you to analyze the connection quality of the EnStationAC and trace the routing table to a target in Target IP/Domain Name:Enter the IP address or domain the network.
  • Page 59 Device Discovery This page allows you to discover devices from network for Operation Mode, IP Address, System MAC Address and Firmware version.
  • Page 60 Account Firmware This page allows you to change the device username and Firmware Upgrade password. By default, the username is: admin and the This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the password is: admin. The password can contain from 0 to device.
  • Page 61 Backup/Restore This page allows you to save the current device Restore New Setting: To restore settings that have configurations. When you save your configurations, been previously backed up, click Browse, select the file, you also can reload the saved configurations into the and click Restore.
  • Page 62 User Setting Back Up Setting as Default: Click Backup to backup The function allows you to backup the current device the user settings you would like to the device’s memory configurations into the EnStationAC as the default value. for the default settings. If extreme problems occur, or if you have set the EnStationAC incorrectly, you can push the Reset button Restore to User Default: Click Restore to restore user...
  • Page 63 System Log Remote Log The EnStationAC automatically logs (records) events This page allows you to setup the Remote Log functions of possible interest in its internal memory. To view the for the AP/CPE. logged information, click the Log link under the System Manager menu.
  • Page 64 Logout Reset Click Logout in Management menu to logout. In some circumstances, it may be required to force the device to reboot. Click on Reset to reboot or to reset the AP/CPE. *The model name will be varied by different models. *The model name will be varied by different models.

  • Page 65: Chapter 9 Enwifi App

    Chapter 9 EnWiFi App...
  • Page 66 EnWiFi is a convenient Wi-Fi management tool for EnGenius-brand outdoor and indoor Wi-Fi devices. Configure and monitor EnGenius Wi-Fi device from a smartphone or tablet. EnWifi offers single or group device configuration and updates on your network’s latest status. You can access to EnGenius devices anytime via EnWiFi.
  • Page 67 Configuring Device in EnWiFi App Before access to device, you need to find Management SSID and connect to it first. Then you can see your device in the Device List. Single Configuration Proceed Wireless Settings, Network and System Configuration to setup value on RF parameters, DHCP/Spanning Tree, and time zone for a device.
  • Page 68 WDS Link Setting WDS links will assist users to setup peer-to-peer connection easily.
  • Page 69 Group Configuration Proceed Wireless Settings including EnJet, Operation mode, distance and time slot, channel used, channel HT, Tx power and Security...
  • Page 70 Group Configuration Proceed Wireless Settings including EnJet, Operation mode, distance and time slot, channel used, channel HT, Tx power and Security...
  • Page 71 Proceed configuration on IP/Subnet, time Setting, and account/password under a group.
  • Page 72 You also can use EnWiFi App to proceed connection from Client Bridge mode devices to an Access Point mode device.
  • Page 73 You also can set Operation mode to WDS AP mode and let WDS STA devices connect to this WDS AP mode device.
  • Page 74 Discover Device Discover and Access to other EnGenius devices to manage their status.
  • Page 75 Monitor & Management Monitor clients connected status. Base on this information to adjust configuration or press kick out to remove device if the signal is weak .
  • Page 76 Backup Backup current settings as a configuration file to apply to other devices quickly.
  • Page 77 Restore Choose backup file to restore other devices so that they can have the same configuration quickly.

  • Page 78: Appendix

    Appendix...
  • Page 79 Appendix A - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 80 Professional installation instruction 1. Installation personal This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting. 2.
  • Page 81 Appendix B - Industry Canada statement: This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 82 Instructions d'installation professionnelle 1. Installation Ce produit est destine a un usage specifique et doit etre installe par un personnel qualifie maitrisant les radiofrequences et les regles s'y rapportant. L'installation et les reglages ne doivent pas etre modifies par l'utilisateur final. 2.

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