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EnGenius EOC-2610 User Manual

Wireless outdoor access point & client bridge
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  • Page 1 Wireless Outdoor Access Point & Client Bridge User’s Manual Version: 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................5 ........................5 EATURES ......................6 ACKAGE ONTENTS ......................6 AFETY UIDELINES ....................6 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ........................7 PPLICATIONS ....................7 ETWORK ONFIGURATION Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode....................7 Infrastructure Mode .........................
  • Page 3 Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 5.3.2 IP S ........................31 ETTINGS 5.3.3 ..................... 32 PANNING ETTINGS ........................33 IRELESS 5.4.1 ...................... 33 IRELESS ETWORK 5.4.2 - WEP................... 34 IRELESS ECURITY 5.4.3 – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, ............35 IRELESS ECURITY 5.4.4...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Revision History Version Date Notes August 24, 2008 Initial Version...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Version 1.0 1 Introduction EOC-2610 is a long range outdoor wireless Access Point and Client Bridge that operates seamlessly in the 2.4GHz frequency spectrum. It features high transmitted output power and high receivable sensitivity. High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and coverage to reduce the roaming between Access Points to get a more stable wireless connection.

  • Page 6: 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. 1* 802.11b/g Long range AP/CB (EOC-2610) 1* PoE injector (EPE-1212) 1* Power Adaptor 1* CD with User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Applications

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 PC/AT compatible computer with an Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser 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

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they 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.

  • Page 9: Understanding The Hardware

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 2 Understanding the Hardware 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Place the unit in an appropriate location after conducting a site survey. 2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Network port of the PoE injector and another end into your PC/Notebook.

  • Page 10: Mounting Kits

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 2.3 Mounting Kits The images below depict the standard and optional mounting kits. Standard Optional Optional Pole Mount Wall Mount Window Mount 2.4 IP Address Configuration This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1 In order to log into this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
  • Page 11 Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge 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 12: Switching Between Operating Modes

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 3 Switching Between Operating Modes This device can operate in three modes: Access Point, Client t Bridge, and Client Router. This chapter will describe how to switch between operating modes. 3.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.

  • Page 13: Access Point Operating Mode

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 4 Access Point Operating Mode Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.

  • Page 14: Status

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Status Click on the Status link on the navigation drop- down menu. You will then see three options: Main, Wireless Client List, and System Log. Each option is described in detail below. Main Click on the Main link under the Status drop-down menu.

  • Page 15: Wireless Client List

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Wireless Client List Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the Access Point. The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the client list System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu.

  • Page 16: System

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: System Properties, IP Settings, and Spanning Tree Settings. Each option is described in detail below. System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu.

  • Page 17: Spanning Tree Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Point to pass IP addresses to the clients associated with it. You may select Specify an IP Address radio button if you would like the device to use a static IP address. In this case, you would be required to specify an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway IP address.

  • Page 18: Wireless

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see four options: wireless network, wireless MAC filter, WDS link settings, and wireless advanced settings. Each option is described below. Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.

  • Page 19: Wireless Security - Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk, Wpa-Mixed

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network. Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open Key, Shared Key or Auto. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set.

  • Page 20: Wireless Security - Wpa, Wpa2

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this 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 21: Wireless Mac Filter

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption. RADIUS IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is usually 1812.

  • Page 22: Wireless Advanced Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 in the List, only the address listed in the table will have access to the network; all other clients will be blocked. On the other hand, selected Deny MAC in the List, only the listed MAC addresses will be blocked from accessing the network;...
  • Page 23 Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the performance. Protection Mode: If your wireless network is using both 802.11b and 802.g devices then it is recommended to enable this feature so that the 802.11b devices will not degrade the performance of 802.11g devices.

  • Page 24: Management

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Management Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see seven options: administration, SNMP settings, backup/restore settings, firmware upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below.

  • Page 25: Backup/Restore Settings, Reset To Factory Default Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access.

  • Page 26: Firmware Upgrade

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.

  • Page 27: Time Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Time Settings Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu. This page allows you to configure the time on the device. You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server.

  • Page 28: Client Bridge Operating Mode

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 5 Client Bridge Operating Mode 5.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.

  • Page 29: Status

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 5.2 Status Click on the Status link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: Main, Connection Status, and System Log. Each option is described in detail below. 5.2.1 Main Click on the Main link under the Status drop-down menu.

  • Page 30: Connection Status

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 5.2.2 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the current status of the network, including network type, SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, data rate, noise level and signal strength.

  • Page 31: System

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 5.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: System Properties, IP Settings, and Spanning Tree Settings. Each option is described in detail below. 5.3.1 System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu.

  • Page 32: Spanning Tree Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 IP Network Setting: Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) radio button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server. This will allow the Access Point to pass IP addresses to the clients associated with it. You may select Specify an IP Address radio button if you would like the device to use a static IP address.

  • Page 33: Wireless

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 5.4 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: wireless network, wireless security, wireless advanced settings. Each option is described below. 5.4.1 Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.

  • Page 34: Wireless Security - Wep

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 5.4.2 Wireless Security - WEP Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.

  • Page 35: Wireless Security - Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 5.4.3 Wireless Security – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Security Mode: Select WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WPA pre-shared key. Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption.

  • Page 36: Management

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Transmit Power: You may have the different application distance of the device by selecting a value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage area of the wireless network. You can arrange the different data rate in distance in Access Point mode.

  • Page 37: Snmp Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Name: Specify a user name into the first field. Password: Specify a password into this field and then re-type the password into the Confirm Password field. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 5.5.2 SNMP Settings Click on the SNMP Settings link under the Management menu.

  • Page 38: Backup/Restore Settings, Reset To Factory Default Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 5.5.3 Backup/Restore settings, Reset to factory default settings Click on the Backup/Restore Setting link under the Management menu. This option is used to save the current settings of the device in a file on your local disk or load settings on to the device from a local disk.

  • Page 39: Time Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Click on the Browse button and then select the appropriate firmware and then click on the Upgrade button. Note: The upgrade process may take about 1 minute to complete. Do not power off the device during this process as it may crash the device and make it unusable.
  • Page 40 Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Syslog: Choose to enable or disable the system log. Log Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the server that will receive the system log. Local Log: Choose to enable or disable the local log. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

  • Page 41: Client Router Operating Mode

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 6 Client Router Operating Mode 6.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.

  • Page 42: Status

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 6.2 Status Click on the Status link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: Main, Connection Status, and System Log. Each option is described in detail below. 6.2.1 Main Click on the Main link under the Status drop-down menu.

  • Page 43: Connection Status

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 6.2.2 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the current status of the network, including network type, SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, data rate, noise level and signal strength.

  • Page 44: System

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 6.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see System Properties setting, which is described below. 6.3.1 System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu. This page allows you to switch the operating mode of the device, as well as specify a name and select the operating region.

  • Page 45: Wan - Dhcp

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 6.4.1.1 WAN - DHCP The WAN interface can be configured as a DHCP Client in which the ISP provides the IP address to the device. This is also known as Dynamic IP. Internet Connection Type: Select the DHCP from the drop-down list.

  • Page 46: Wan - Static Ip

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 6.4.1.2 WAN – Static IP The WAN interface can be configured as Static IP address. In this type of connection, your ISP provides you with a dedicated IP address (which does not change as DHCP).

  • Page 47: Wan - Pppoe

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Domain Name Service: Select Get Automatically from ISP if the ISP will provide the DNS address, if not, select Use these DNS servers and specify the primary and secondary DNS server IP address. Router MAC Address: If you need to change the MAC address of the router’s WAN interface, either type in an alternate MAC address (for example, the MAC address of the router initially connected to the ISP) or click on the Clone MAC button.

  • Page 48: Vpn Pass Through

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Service Name: Specify the name of the ISP. Type: Select a reconnection type: Keep Alive (A connection to the Internet is always maintained), Connect on Demand: You have to open up the Web-based management interface and click the Connect button manually any time that you wish to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 49: Wireless Security - Wep

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Wireless Mode: Depending on the type of wireless clients that are connected to the network, you may select B, G, or B/G-mixed. If you are not sure about which clients will be accessing the wireless networks, it is recommended that you select B/G- mixed for the best performance.

  • Page 50: Wireless Security - Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open Key, Shared Key or Auto. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption.

  • Page 51: Wireless Advanced Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this 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 52: Management

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 You can arrange the different data rate in distance in Access Point mode. Please refer below table. The table only for 11g and 11b/g mix mode 6M-24M High ˇ ˇ ˇ...

  • Page 53: Snmp Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Name: Specify a user name into the first field. Password: Specify a password into this field and then re-type the password into the Confirm Password field. Web Access: Select normal web access HTTP or secured web access HTTPS. Remote Management: Choose to enable or disable remote management.

  • Page 54: Backup/Restore Settings, Reset To Factory Default Settings

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access.

  • Page 55: Firmware Upgrade

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.

  • Page 56: Log

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

  • Page 57: Appendix A - Specifications

    Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 1.0 Appendix A – Specifications Hardware Specification MCU/RF Atheros AR2316 Single chip Memory 32MB SDRAM Flash Physical Interface One 10/100 Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Reset Button One SMA Connector One switch (external and internal antenna switching) LED indicators Power/ Status LAN (10/100Mbps)
  • Page 58 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 IEEE802.11b IEEE802.11b ±1 dBm ±1 dBm Tolerance Tolerance Internal Antenna Embedded 10dBi Panel antenna External Antenna 1* SMA connector Software Features General Topology Infrastructure Protocol / Standard IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet) IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4GHz WLAN) Operation Mode 802.11 b/g...
  • Page 59 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 SNMP V1, V2c (Phase 2) MIB I, MIB II (RFC1213) and Private MIB Backup & Restore Settings through Web Time setting NTP (Auto-setting of time) Time setting manually Environmental and Mechanical Temperature Range Operating -20°C~70°C Storage -30°C to 80°C Humidity (non-condensing)

  • Page 60: Appendix B - Fcc Interference Statement

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge 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.

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