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EnGenius EOC-8610-S series User Manual

11a/b/g outdoor wireless multi-client bridge/ap
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EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS
Version 2.2
11a/b/g Outdoor Wireless
Multi-Client Bridge/AP
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 11a/b/g Outdoor Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP User’s Manual Version: 2.2 - 1 -...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..........................5 & B .........................5 EATURES ENEFITS ........................6 ACKAGE ONTENTS /AP D ......................6 RIDGE ESCRIPTION .......................7 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ..........................8 PPLICATIONS ......................8 ETWORK ONFIGURATION Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode ........................8 Infrastructure Mode ..........................9 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE...................9...
  • Page 3 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 4.2.3.2 ...................39 ESTORE ETTINGS TO EFAULT 4.2.4 ....................40 YSTEM ONFIGURATION ............................41 IRELESS 4.3.1 SSID C ........................41 ONFIGURATION 4.3.2 802.11 ..................42 IRELESS ONFIGURATION 4.3.3 802.11 ..................42 IRELESS ONFIGURATION 4.3.3.1 802.11 ................43 NFRASTRUCTURE 4.3.4 802.11...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Revision History Version Date Notes June 4, 2006 Initial Version February 06, 2007 Add PLUS version June 19, 2007 July 4, 2007 Certification statement - 4 -...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 1.4 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Applications

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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 9: B) Infrastructure Mode

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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 10: Hardware Installation

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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 11 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet mask. Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.

  • Page 12: Client Bridge Mode - Web Configuration

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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.
  • Page 13 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 the wireless settings such as the radio status, MAC address, SSID, RF channel, and security. General: Displays firmware version and system date. LAN: Displays the MAC address, IP address, and subnet mask of the LAN interface.

  • Page 14: System

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 3.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop- down menu. You will then see four options: Administrators Settings, 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 15 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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.

  • Page 16: Save Configuration To A File

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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. 3.2.1.2 Restore the Configuration from a File This option allows you to restore a backup configuration from a file to the device.

  • Page 17: Firmware Upgrade

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Please wait while the system is rebooting. Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent damage. Once the device has restarted you may need to access the management page through a different IP address.
  • Page 18 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s website. Connect the device to your PC using an Ethernet cable, as the firmware cannot be upgraded using the wireless interface.

  • Page 19: System Reboot And Restore Settings To Default

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 3.2.3 System Reboot and Restore Settings to Default Click on the System link under the System menu. This page allows you to reboot the device using the current settings or restore all the settings to the factory defaults.

  • Page 20: Restore Settings To Default

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 3.2.3.2 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 21 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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.

  • Page 22: Wireless

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 3.3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop- down menu. You will then see six options: SSID, 11a, 11b, 11g, Advanced, and SNMP. The configuration steps are described below.

  • Page 23: Wireless 802.11A Configuration

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Preferred BSSID: The device may connect to a preferred Access Point by specifying the MAC address of the Access Point. 3.3.2 Wireless 802.11a Configuration Click on the 11a link under the Wireless menu. The first part of this page allows you to save the configuration.

  • Page 24: Wireless 802.11B Configuration

    Remark: Per RSS-210, all UNII devices shall not be capable of transmitting in 5600- 5650MHz band. Engenius wireless AP/ Client Bridge will have a special firmware to modify the utility for Canadian users, you will not able to use 5600~5650MHz for any transmitting.

  • Page 25: Wireless 802.11G Configuration

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are based on the country’s regulation. When selecting Infrastructure mode, a channel is not required, however, when selecting Adhoc mode, you must select the same channel on all points.

  • Page 26: Wireless Security

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are based on the country’s regulation. When selecting Infrastructure mode, a channel is not required, however, when selecting Adhoc mode, you must select the same channel on all points.

  • Page 27: Wpa/Wpa2 - Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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.

  • Page 28: Advanced Wireless Settings

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 WPA Mode: Select the WPA 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 29 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Cloning Mode: This feature controls the MAC address of the Bridge as seen by other devices (wired or wireless). If set to Ethernet Client, the MAC address from the first Ethernet client that transmits data through the Bridge will be used. This setting is useful when connected to an Xbox or if there is only one Ethernet device connected to the Bridge.

  • Page 30: Snmp

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 3.3.7 SNMP Click on the SNMP link under the Wireless menu. The page allows you to create the community name and password if you would like remotely manage the device using a SNMP client.
  • Page 31 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 IP Address Mode: Select the Static or DHCP radio button. If you select DHCP radio button, you are not required to enter the rest of the fields, as the IP address will be provided to the device by the AP or DHCP server.

  • Page 32: Statistics

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 3.5 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.

  • Page 33: Logs

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 3.6 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...

  • Page 34: Access Point Mode - Web Configuration

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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 35: System

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 4.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop- down menu. You will then see six options: Administrator Settings, 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 36: Restore The Configuration From A File

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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 37: Firmware Upgrade

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Please wait while the system is rebooting. Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent damage. Once the device has restarted you may need to access the management page through a different IP address.

  • Page 38: System Reboot And Restore Settings To Default

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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 39: System Reboot

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 4.2.3.1 System Reboot Click on the Reboot the Device button to reboot the device using its current settings. Once the dialog box appears, click on the OK button to confirm the action.

  • Page 40: System Time Configuration

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 4.2.4 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 41: Wireless

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 4.3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see six options: SSID, 11a, 11b, 11g, Advanced, and SNMP. The configuration steps are described below. 4.3.1 SSID Configuration Click on the SSID link under the Wireless menu.

  • Page 42: Wireless 802.11A Configuration

    Remark: Per RSS-210, all UNII devices shall not be capable of transmitting in 5600- 5650MHz band. Engenius wireless AP/ Client Bridge will have a special firmware to modify the utility for Canadian users, you will not able to use 5600~5650MHz for any transmitting.

  • Page 43: B Infrastructure / A D - Hoc Mode

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 4.3.3.1 802.11b Infrastructure / Ad-hoc Mode Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site survey.

  • Page 44: Wep (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site survey.

  • Page 45: Wpa Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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.

  • Page 46: Wpa Enterprise

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 4.3.4.3 WPA Enterprise (Wi-Fi Protected Access & 802.1x) Select the WPA-Enterprise radio button if your wireless network uses WPA encryption.

  • Page 47: Advanced Wireless And Wds

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the access point is also set to use only AES. TKIP and AES.

  • Page 48: Snmp

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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. Specify a value between 1 and 65535. The default value is 2347.

  • Page 49: Lan

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access. Send SNMP Trap: Select Enable if you would like to receive SNMP traps. Send Trap To: Specify the IP address that would receive the SNMP traps.

  • Page 50: Dhcp Server

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 IP Address: Enter an IP address for this device. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this IP address. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway. Local Domain Name: Enter a local domain name. This field is optional.
  • Page 51 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Enable DHCP Server: Place a check in this box if you would like this device to function as a DHCP Server. DHCP IP Address Range: Enter the first and last IP address of the range. Make sure that the range is on the same subnet as the device.

  • Page 52: Mac Address Filter

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Enable DHCP Reservation: You may use this feature to reserve a specific IP address for a specific MAC address (node). Place a check in this box to enable this feature. IP Address: Specify the IP address MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the node which will used the reserved IP address.
  • Page 53 EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Enable MAC Address Filter: You may use this feature to filter the wired and wireless clients. Place a check in this box to enable this feature. Mode: Select a filter setting from the drop-down list. When only allow listed machines is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access.

  • Page 54: Logs

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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 55: Statistics

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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.

  • Page 56: Appendix A - Specifications

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Appendix A – Specifications Data Rates (5.15~5.35GHz, Reverse SMA (Fr) Type 5.725~5.825GHz) (Optional for External 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, Antenna use) 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Europe:19 non-overlapping channel (5.15~5.35GHz,...

  • Page 57: Appendix B - Fcc Interference Statement

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 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 58: Appendix C - Ic Statement

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Appendix C – IC Statement IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 59: Appendix D- Professional Installation Attestation

    EOC-8610-S series 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.2 Appendix D- Professional Installation Attestation Please be advised that due to the unique function supplied by this product, this device is intended for use with our interactive entertainment software and licensed third-party software only and will be distributed through controlled distribution channel which has trained professional to install this product and will not be sold directly to the general public through retail store.

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