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  • Page 1 Business Solutions User Manual EAP1750H version 1.0 Dual Band N1750 Indoor Access Point Ceiling Mount Design...
  • 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

    Chapter 8 Management............44 Considerations for Wireless Installation......11 Computer Settings..............12 Administration................45 Hardware Installation..............15 Management VLAN Settings..........46 Mounting the EAP1750H............. 16 Wireless Traffic Shaping............ 47 SNMP Settings................48 Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point......18 Backup/Restore................50 Default Settings................19 Auto Reboot Settings..............

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview...

  • Page 5: Key Features/Introduction

    Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For United States of America: Copyright © 2013 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: System Requirements / Package Contents

    • Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability The EAP1750H also delivers up to 15x faster wireless speeds • Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7, 8), Mac OS, or Linux-based operating compared to legacy 802.11a/b/g wireless devices. Even systems though the EAP1750H has been designed and engineered •...

  • Page 7: Applications

    • Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks: SOHO users require a cost-effective, easy, and quick installation of a small network. • Wireless Extensions to Existing Ethernet-based Networks: Devices like the EAP1750H enable network administrators, installers, and end-users to extend the range and reach of an existing Ethernet-based network.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Security Standard: WEP (64/128bit) IEEE802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz WPA/WPA2 (TKIP/AES) IEEE 802.11ac/a/n on 5 GHz Hidden ESSID IEEE802.3at MAC address filtering, up to 50 fields Antenna L2 Isolation Six Internal 5 dBi Omni-Directional Antennas 802.1X Authenticator (MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP) Guest Network Physical Interface 1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port QoS (Quality of Service) 1 x Reset Button WMM (Wireless Multimedia) 1 x Power Connector Physical/Environment Conditions...

  • Page 9: Physical Interface

    EAP1750H can be attached to a ceiling or wall. Ethernet port, and Power 6 Kensington Security Slot: To protect your EAP1750H, use the 3 LAN Port (802.3at PoE): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. Kensington Security Slot to attach a cable lock.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Before You Begin

    Chapter 2 Before You Begin...

  • Page 11: Considerations For Wireless Installation

    EAP1750H to have an optimal wireless range during setup. • Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the EAP1750H and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall and/or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, resulting in a lower overall signal strength.

  • Page 12: Computer Settings

    Computer Settings Windows XP/Windows 7 2b. In Windows 7, click View Network Status and Tasks in In order to use the EAP1750H, you must first configure the the Network and Internet section, then select Change TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. Adapter Settings. 1. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel.
  • Page 13 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then 5. Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP select Properties. address that is different from the EAP1750H and Subnet mask, then click OK. Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.
  • Page 14 4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually. 1. Go to System Preferences (it can be opened in the 5. Enter an IP address that is different from the EAP1750H Applications folder or by electing it in the Apple Menu). and Subnet mask, then click OK.

  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    2. Connect one end of the Category 5e Ethernet cable into Ethernet the RJ-45 port of the EAP1750H and the other end to the RJ-45 port of the computer. Ensure that the cable is securely connected to both the EAP1750H and the computer.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Eap1750H

    If extra space is required, use the provided spacers and long To attach the EAP1750H to a ceiling or wall screws from the T-Rail mounting hardware kit to increase using the mounting bracket: the space between the unit and the mounting bracket.
  • Page 17 Attaching the EAP1750H to a ceiling using the provided T-Rail connectors: 1. Attach the T-Rail connectors to the bottom cover of the 2. Line up the connected T-Rail connectors with an EAP1750H using the provided short screws. appropriately sized rail and press the unit onto the rail until it snaps into place.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point

    Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point...

  • Page 19: Default Settings

    3. If successful, you will be logged in and see the and enter the IP Address http://192.168.1.1. EAP1750H User Menu. Note: If you have changed the default LAN IP Address of the Access Point, ensure you enter the correct IP Address.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4 Building A Wireless Network

    Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network...

  • Page 21: Access Point Mode

    The EAP1750H has the ability to operate in various modes. This chapter describes the operating modes of the EAP1750H. Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, the EAP1750H behaves like a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n networks. The stations and clients must be configured to use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) and security password to associate with the EAP1750H. The EAP1750H supports up to eight (8) SSIDs per band (16 total) at the same time for secure access. 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Client Client EAP 900H AP/AP Client Client Client Client...

  • Page 22: Wds Ap Mode

    WDS AP Mode The EAP1750H also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connections to the EAP1750H using WDS technology. In this mode, configure the MAC addresses in both Access Points to enlarge the wireless area by enabling WDS Link settings. WDS supports up to four (4) AP MAC addresses. 5 GHz 5 GHz Client Client Computer Computer 2.4 GHz...

  • Page 23: Wds Bridge Mode

    EAP1750H device. Use this mode when two wired LANs located a small distance apart want to communicate with each other. The best solution is to use the EAP1750H to wirelessly connect two wired LANs, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 24: Chapter 5 Overview

    Chapter 5 Overview...

  • Page 25: Overview

    • as Operation Modes, Frequency, and Channel. Since the information such as Device Name, MAC address, Current EAP1750H supports multiple-SSIDs, information about Time, Firmware Version, and Management VLAN ID each SSID and security settings are displayed. Note: VLAN ID is only applicable in Access Point or WDS Note: Profile Settings is only applicable in Access Point AP mode.

  • Page 26: Connections

    Connections The EAP1750H automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. To view the logged information, click the Connections link under the Device Status menu. If there is not enough internal memory to log all events, older events are deleted from the log.

  • Page 27: Chapter 6 Network

    Chapter 6 Network...

  • Page 28: Device Settings

    Operation Modes Operation Mode: Unfold the dropped list to select an operating mode. The EAP1750H supports three operation modes: Band Steering: Enable Band Steering to sends 802.11n Access Point, WDS AP, and WDS Bridge. clients to the 5 GHz band, where 802.11b/g clients cannot go, and leaves the 802.11b/g clients in 2.4 GHz to Device Settings operate at their slower rates. Band Steering works within the Access Point by directing 5 GHz-capable clients to that band.

  • Page 29: Ip Settings/Spanningtree Settings

    IP Network Settings Select whether the device IP address will use the static IP address specified in the IP Address field or be obtained automatically when the device connects to a DHCP server. IP Address: The IP Address of this device. Spanning Tree Status: Enables or disables the Spanning IP Subnet Mask: The IP Subnet mask of this device. Tree function.
  • Page 30 Forward Delay: Specifes 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.

  • Page 31: Chapter 7 Wireless

    Chapter 7 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless...

  • Page 32: Wireless Network

    Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the Wireless Channel/Frequency: Select the channel and frequency settings of the EAP1750H. appropriate for your country’s regulation. Access Point/WDS AP mode: Auto: Check the option to enable the Auto-Channel feature. RTS/CTS Threshold: Specifies the threshold package size for RTC/CTS.
  • Page 33 Under Wireless Settings, you can edit the SSID profile to page 36. fit your needs. Click Edit under the SSID you would like to Isolation: Check the box to Enable or Disable the Isolation make changes to. feature. Save: Click Save to accept the changes. SSID: Specifies the SSID for the current profile. Suppressed SSID: Check this option to hide the SSID from clients.

  • Page 34: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security The Wireless Security section lets you configure the WEP Encryption: security modes for EAP1750H: WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK Mixed WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise Auth Type: Select Open System or Shared Key. WPA Mixed Enterprise. Input Type: ASCII: Regular Text (Recommended) It is strongly recommended that you use WPA2-PSK. Click...
  • Page 35 WPA2-PSK Encryption: Encryption Key: Enter the Key Value or values you wish to use. The default is none. WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) Encryption: Encryption: Select the WPA encryption type you would like to use. Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. Passphrase: Wireless clients must use the same Key to associate the device.
  • Page 36 WPA-PSK Mixed Encryption: WPA-Enterprise Encryption: Encryption: Select the WPA encryption type you would like to use. Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. Encryption: Select the WPA encryption type you would like. Passphrase: Wireless clients must use the same Key to Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. associate the device.
  • Page 37 Radius Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the WPA2Enterprise Encryption: Radius accounting server. Radius Accounting Port: Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius accounting server. Radius Accounting Secret: Enter the secret required to connect to the Radius accounting server. Interim Accounting Interval: Specify how often, in seconds, the accounting data sends.
  • Page 38 Radius Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of WPA Mixed Enterprise Encryption: the Radius accounting server. Radius Accounting Port: Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius accounting server. Radius Accounting Secret: Enter the secret required to connect to the Radius accounting server. Interim Accounting Interval: Specify how often, in seconds, the accounting data sends.
  • Page 39 Radius Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius accounting server. Radius Accounting Port: Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius accounting server. Radius Accounting Secret: Enter the secret required to connect to the Radius accounting server. Interim Accounting Interval: Specify how often, in seconds, the accounting data sends.

  • Page 40: Wireless Mac Filtering

    MAC addresses. You addresses appear in the MAC address table on this page. can manually add a MAC address to restrict permission to Choices given are: Disabled, Deny MAC in the list, or Allow access EAP1750H. The default setting is: Disable Wireless MAC in the list. MAC Filter. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the wireless client.

  • Page 41: Wireless Advanced

    Data Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The settings. It is recommended that the default settings are data rate affects throughput of data in the EAP1750H. used unless the user has experience with more advanced The lower the data rate, the lower the throughput, though networking features.

  • Page 42: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature complies with the Configured or Unconfigured. When it is configured, the Wi-Fi Alliance WPS standard and makes it easier to quickly WPS has been used to authorize a connection between the add client devices to an established, security-enabled Wi-Fi device and wireless clients.

  • Page 43: Wds Link Settings

    WDS Link Settings 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WDS Link Settings Using WDS (Wireless Distribution System) will allow a network administrator or installer to connect to Access Points wirelessly. Doing so will extend the wired infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or inefficient to implement.

  • Page 44: Chapter 8 Management

    Chapter 8 Management...

  • Page 45: Administration

    Administration This page allows you to change the EAP1750H username Apply: Click Apply to save the changes. and password. By default, the username is admin and the Note: it is highly reccomended that you change you password is admin. The password can contain from 0 to 12 password to something more unique regukarly for greater alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive.

  • Page 46: Management Vlan Settings

    Access Point with a tag. Otherwise, select no VLAN tag. on the LAN. Save: Click Save to confirm the changes. Note: 1. If you reconfigure the Management VLAN ID, you may lose your connection to the EAP1750H. Verify that the DHCP server supports the reconfigured VLAN ID, then reconnect to the EAP1750H using the new IP address. To configure VLAN tags, you must first Isolate and enter SNMP Settings a VID before enabling VLAN under Management VLAN ID.

  • Page 47: Wireless Traffic Shaping

    Wireless Traffic Shaping Traffic Shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service. To edit Wireless Traffic Shaping, click Edit for the SSID you would like to configure under Wireless Settings. Enable Traffic Shaping: select this option from the drop- down box to enable Wireless Traffic Shaping. Download Limit: Specifies the wireless transmission speed used for downloading. Upload Limit: Specifies the wireless transmission speed used for uploading.

  • Page 48: Snmp Settings

    management protocol used to monitor network attached Community Name (Read Only): Specifies the password devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data units) to for the SNMP community for read only access. be sent to various parts of the network. Upon receiving these Community Name (Read/Write): Specifies the password messages, SNMP compatible devices (called agents) returns for the SNMP community with read/write access.
  • Page 49 Priv Protocol: Select the Privacy Protocol type: DES. Priv Key: Specifies the privacy key for privacy. Engine ID: Specifies the Engine ID for SNMPv3. Save: Click Save to apply the changes.
  • Page 50 Revert to Factory Default Settings section Reset to Default: Click the Reset button to restore the to restore all the configurations of the EAP1750H to EAP1750H to its factory default settings. the original default settings. To Configure the Backup/ Restore Settings, click Firmware under the Systems Manager tab.

  • Page 51: Auto Reboot Settings

    Management. Auto Reboot Setting: Enables or disables the Auto Reboot function. Frequency of Auto Reboot: Specifies the time and frequency in rebooting the EAP1750H by Min, Hour, Day and/or Week. Click Save to apply the changes. Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the Firmware of the...

  • Page 52: Firmware Upgrade/Time Settings

    EAP1750H. To access the Date and Time settings, click Time Zone under the Management tab on the side bar. To Perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the Choose File button and navigate the OS File System to the location of the Firmware upgrade file. 2. Select the upgrade file. The name of the file will appear Manually Set Date and Time: Manually specify the in the Upgrade File field.
  • Page 53 Click Apply to save the changes. would like to remote to. Log Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the log server. Apply: Click Apply to save the changes.

  • Page 54: System Log/Tools

    This page allows you to analyze the connection quality log functions of the EAP1750H. Click Log under the of the EAP1750H and trace the routing table to a target Systems Manager tab to open up the System Log page. in the network.

  • Page 55: Ping Test Parameters/Traceroute Parameters

    Ping Test Parameters Traceroute Parameters Target IP/Domain Name: Enter the IP address you Target IP/Domain Name: Enter an IP address or domain would like to search. name you wish to trace. Ping Packet Size: Enter the packet size of each ping. Start: Click Start to begin the trace route operation.

  • Page 56: Speed Test Parameters/Led Control

    Speed Test Parameters LED Control Target IP/Domain Name: Enter an IP address or This page allows you to control the LED control functions: domain name you wish to run a Speed Test for. Power status, LAN interface, 2.4G/5G WLAN interface and WPS. Time Period/Check Interval: Enter the time in seconds that you would like the test to run for and in Click Apply to save the settings after selecting your how many intervals.

  • Page 57: Device Display/Reset

    Device Discovery Under Device Discovery, you can choose for the EAP1750H to Automatically scan for local devices to connect to. Click Scan to begin the process. Reset In some circumstances, you may be required to force the device to reboot. Click on Reboot the Device to reboot...

  • Page 58: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 59: Fcc Interference Statement

    Appendix A 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 60: Ic Interference Statement

    Appendix B - IC Interference Statement Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 61 FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 30cm between the radiator & your body. Pour l’utilisation de dispositifs mobiles) Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

  • Page 62: Ce Interference Statement

    Appendix C - CE Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: •...
  • Page 63 This device is a 5GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. Česky [Czech] [Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 64 Français [French] Par la présente [nom du fabricant] déclare que l’appareil [type d’appareil] est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian] Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

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