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EnGenius ECB9300 User Manual

Multi-function gigabit wireless-n client bridge
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Multi-Function Client Bridge
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  • Page 1 11N Wireless Multi-Function Client Bridge User’s Manual Version: 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..........................5 ......................5 EATURES AND ENEFITS .........................6 ACKAGE ONTENTS ........................6 AFETY UIDELINES ......................6 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ...........................7 PPLICATIONS ......................8 ETWORK ONFIGURATION Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode........................8 Infrastructure Mode ..........................8 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE..................9 ......................9 ARDWARE NSTALLATION...
  • Page 3 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.5.7 WMM (W )....................48 IRELESS ULTIMEDIA ..........................49 ETWORK 3.3.1 ..........................49 TATUS 3.3.2 LAN / DHCP C ....................49 LIENT ERVER ........................50 ANAGEMENT 3.4.1 ............................50 DMIN 3.4.2 SNMP ...........................51 3.4.3 .......................52 IRMWARE PGRADE 3.4.4 ....................52 ESTORE TO ACTORY EFAULT...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Revision History Version Date Notes July 10, 2009 Initial Version...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    11n product with 7 major multi-functions, is designed to operate in every working environment for enterprises. ECB9300 is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 3x faster speeds and 2x extended coverage than 802.11g devices. ECB9300 supports home network with superior throughput, performance and unparalleled wireless range.

  • 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* 11N multi-function Client Bridge (ECB9300) 1* 12V/1A Power Adapter 1* Ethernet Cable 1* 2dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas...

  • Page 7: Applications

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge 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: Network Configuration

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 1.6 Network Configuration To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as: a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs.

  • Page 9: Understanding The Hardware

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N 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 LAN port of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook.
  • Page 10 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N 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 11: Web Configuration

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3 Web Configuration 3.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.2) 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. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.

  • Page 12: System

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see five options: Operation Mode, Status, Schedule, Event Log, and Monitor. Each option is described in detail below.

  • Page 13: Status

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.1 Status Click on the Status link under the System drop-down menu. The status page displays a summary of current system settings. Information such as operating mode, system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application version are displayed in the ‘System’...

  • Page 14: Event Log

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Click on the Add button to add a new schedule. . Schedule Description: Specify a name for the schedule. Service: Select a service. Days: Select the days at which you would like the schedule to be effective. Time of Day: Place a check in the All Day box if you would like the schedule to be active for 24 hours.

  • Page 15: Monitor

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Save: Click on the Save button to save the log into a text file on your computer. Clear: Click on the Clear button to clear the log on the screen. Refresh: Click on the Refresh button to refresh the log. 3.2.4 Monitor Click on the Monitor link in the navigation drop-down menu.
  • Page 16 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Click to view the history records.

  • Page 17: Switching Between Operating Modes

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.1 Switching between Operating Modes Each of the operating modes offers different features. In order to switch the operating mode, select it from the System >> Operation Mode A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the change to take effect.
  • Page 18 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Each of the operating modes is described in detail in this chapter. Refer to the following sections for each operating mode: 3.2.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode 3.2.4.3 Client Bridge Operating Mode 3.2.4.4 WDS Bridge Operating Mode 3.2.4.5 Repeater Operating Mode...

  • Page 19: Access Point Operating Mode

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode In order to configure the device as an Access Point, select Access Point from the Operating Mode drop- down list. A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the change to take effect.
  • Page 20 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 • Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio. • Mode : This drop-down list is fixed to AP as this is the Access Point operating mode. • Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the performance of the wireless network.

  • Page 21: Advanced

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.2.3 Advanced Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit power, DTIM Period, etc. Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks.

  • Page 22: Wireless Security Mode

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the efficiency of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This is also known as auto-fallback. Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.

  • Page 23: Wep (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Encryption: Select Disable from the drop-down list. Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would like to use RADIUS authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients.
  • Page 24 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list. Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID broadcast feature.

  • Page 25: Wpa (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-Shared Key

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. Default Key: You may choose one of your 4 different WEP keys from below. Encryption Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.

  • Page 26: Wpa Radius

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu. Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list.

  • Page 27: Filter

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list. Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID broadcast feature.

  • Page 28: Client List

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Check on the Enable Wireless MAC Filtering Type in Description as a note for your own reference Enter the MAC address that you allow for accessing to your device Press Add to apply the policy Click Apply for the setting to take effect 3.2.4.2.6 Client List Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu.

  • Page 29: Wmm (Wireless Multimedia)

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Virtual LAN: Choose to Enable or Disable the VLAN features. SSID1 Tag: Specify the VLAN tag. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 3.2.4.2.8 WMM (Wireless Multimedia) Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority in order to run smoothly.

  • Page 30: Client Bridge Operating Mode

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.3 Client Bridge Operating Mode In order to configure the device as an Access Point, select Client Bridge from the Operating Mode drop-down list. A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the change to take effect.
  • Page 31 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 • Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio. • Mode : This drop-down list is fixed to Client as this is the Client Bridge operating mode. • Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the performance of the wireless network.

  • Page 32: Advanced

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.3.3 Advanced Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit power, DTIM Period, etc. Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks.

  • Page 33: Ap Profile

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.3.4 AP Profile Click on the AP Profile link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you to configure the profile of the Client Bridge including Security Setting exactly the same as the Access Point. 3.2.4.3.4.1 Manage AP Profile 1.
  • Page 34 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0...

  • Page 35: Wds Operating Mode

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.4 WDS Operating Mode In order to configure the device as an Access Point, select WDS from the Operating Mode drop-down list. A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the change to take effect.

  • Page 36: Advanced

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 • Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio. • Mode : This drop-down list is fixed to WDS as this is the Wireless Distribution operating mode. • Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the performance of the wireless network.
  • Page 37 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. The default value is 2346. 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.

  • Page 38: Wmm (Wireless Multimedia)

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.4.4 WMM (Wireless Multimedia) Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority in order to run smoothly. Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.

  • Page 39: Repeater Operating Mode

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.5 Repeater Operating Mode In order to configure the device as an Access Point, select Repeater from the Operating Mode drop-down list. A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the change to take effect.

  • Page 40: Basic

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.5.2 Basic Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address). • Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio. •...
  • Page 41 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 • Site Survey : Click on the Site Survey button to view a list of Access Points in the area. The Site Survey page displays information about devices within the 802.11b/g/n frequency. Information such as channel, SSID, BSSID, encryption, authentication, signal strength, and operating mode are displayed.

  • Page 42: Advanced

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.5.3 Advanced Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit power, DTIM Period, etc. Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks.

  • Page 43: Wireless Security Mode

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type. CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabled, auto, or disabled. By enabled CTS, the Access Point and clients will will wait for a ‘clear’...

  • Page 44: Wep (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.5.4.2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. 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. WEP is less secure as compares to WPA encryption.
  • Page 45 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu. Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list.

  • Page 46: Wpa (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-Shared Key

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.5.4.3 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-shared Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is 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 47: Filter

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 3.2.4.5.5 Filter You will be able to block out connections from unauthorized MAC Address by setting filter policy.

  • Page 48: Wmm (Wireless Multimedia)

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.2.4.5.7 WMM (Wireless Multimedia) Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority in order to run smoothly. Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.

  • Page 49: Network

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.3 Network Click on the Network link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: Status, LAN, and WAN. Each option is described in detail below. 3.3.1 Status Click on the Status link on the Network navigation drop-down menu. This page will display the current LAN settings such as IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address.

  • Page 50: Management

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Bridge Type: Select Static IP or Dynamic IP from the drop-down list. If you select Static IP, you will be required to specify an IP address and subnet mask. If Dynamic IP is selected, then the IP address is received automatically from the external DHCP server.

  • Page 51: Snmp

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Old Password: Specify the old password of the device. New Password: Specify a new password. Repeat New Password: Re-type the new password. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 3.4.2 SNMP Click on the SNMP link on the Management navigation drop-down menu.

  • Page 52: Firmware Upgrade

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 System Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Send SNMP Trap: Specify the IP address of the computer that will receive the SNMP traps. Trap Active: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP trapping feature. . Trap Manager IP: Specify the password for the SNMP trap community.

  • Page 53: Backup Settings

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Click on the OK button to continue. You will then see the Rebooting page. Please wait while the system is rebooting. Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent damage.

  • Page 54: Rest

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Click on the Browse button to select the file that has been backed up and then click on the Upload button. 3.4.7 Rest Press Apply to reset your device.

  • Page 55: Tools

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.5 Tools Click on the Tools link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see four options: Time zone, power saving, diagnosis, and reset. Each option is described in detail below. 3.5.1 Time Setting Click on the Time Setting link in the navigation menu.

  • Page 56: Diagnosis

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 3.5.2 Diagnosis Click on the Diagnosis link in the navigation menu. This page allows to Ping a device to check if it is active. Address to Ping: Specify the IP address to ping and then click on the Start button. The result will then display in the field below.

  • Page 57: Appendix A - Specifications

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Appendix A – Specifications Hardware Summary RT3050, 320MHz Memory 32MB SDRAM Flash Expansion Slots Physical Interface LAN: One 10/100Mbps Reset Button Power Jack LEDs Status Power/ Status LAN (10/100Mbps) WLAN (Wireless Connection) Power Requirements Power Supply: 90 to 240 VDC ±...

  • Page 58: Software Features

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 - IEEE802.11n/g Available transmit 17dBm@6~9 Mbps / MCS0 power 17dBm@12~18 Mbps / MCS2 15dBm@24~36 Mbps / MCS4 14dBm@48~54 Mbps / MCS6 - IEEE802.11b 17.5dBm@1, 11Mbps Detachable Dipole antenna Antenna *1 Peak Gain = 2 dBi (Reverse) Software Features Topology Infrastructure...

  • Page 59: Management

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 MAC Filter(AP mode) WLAN L2 isolation(AP mode) Wireless STA (Client) connected list (Idle/Connection Time, Pkt statistics) Management Configuration Web-based configuration (HTTP)/Telnet Firmware Upgrade Upgrade firmware via web-browser Keep latest setting when f/w update Administrator Setting Administrator password change Reset Setting...

  • 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.

  • Page 61: Index

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Index HEX, 21, 22, 30, 32, 41, 42, 50, 51 802.1x, 2, 3, 6, 20, 22, 23, 30, 32, 33, 40, 42, 43, 49, 51, 52, 68 Introduction, 5 IP Address Configuration, 9 Access Point Operating Mode, 17 admin, 11 Advanced, 2, 3, 17, 19, 23, 24, 33, 34, 35,...
  • Page 62 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Tools, 3, 11, 13, 65 Web Configuration, 11 Trap, 62 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), 2, 3, 21, 22, Tx Power, 20, 40, 49 23, 30, 32, 33, 41, 42, 43, 49, 51, 52 Wireless Operating Modes, 2, 16 Wireless Security Mode, 2, 3, 20, 30, 40, 49 WMM, 2, 3, 6, 11, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28,...

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