EnGenius ENH220EXT User Manual

EnGenius ENH220EXT User Manual

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ENH220EXT
version 1.0
Long Range 2.4GHz Wireless N300 Outdoor Access Point

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  • Page 1 Business Solutions User Manual ENH220EXT version 1.0 Long Range 2.4GHz Wireless N300 Outdoor Access Point...
  • 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 2 Before You Begin..........10 Chapter 8 Management ............47 Computer Settings............... 11 Hardware Installation..............14 Management VLAN Settings..........48 Mounting the ENH220EXT............15 Advanced Settings............... 49 CLI Settings/Email Alert............. 50 Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point......19 Time Zone..................52 Default Settings./Web Configuration........ 20...
  • 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 © 2014 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    System Requirements Package Contents The ENH220EXT package contains the following items:* The following are the Minimum System Requirements in order to configure the device. • ENH220EXT Access Point • 2 detachable 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional Antennas • Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability •...
  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Optimal Performance Standard: Distance Control (Ack Timeout) IEEE802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz Multicast Supported IEEE802.3at Band Steering Antenna Fast Roaming 2 x detachable 5dBi 2.4GHz Omni-directional Antennas Auto Channel Selection BSSID Support Physical Interface 2 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port with PoE support Easily Management LAN1 Port supports IEEE802.3at PoE Input VLAN Tag / VLAN Pass-through...
  • Page 8 Https Support QoS (Quality of Service) Complaint with IEEE 802.11e standard Physical/Environment Conditions Operating: Temperature: -4 °F to 158 °F (-20 °C to 70 °C) Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less Storage: Temperature: -22 °F to 176 °F (-30 °C to 80 °C) Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less...
  • Page 9: Physical Interface

    Physical Interface Dimensions and Weights Length: 280.48mm (11.22”) Width: 217.65mm (8.58”) Depth: 55.50mm (2.1”) Weight: 1.88Kg (4.17 lbs) 1 2.4 GHz Antennas: Detachable 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional 2 LAN Port 1 (802.3at PoE Input): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 3 LAN Port 2 : Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Before You Begin

    Chapter 2 Before You Begin...
  • Page 11: Computer Settings

    Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 8 1b. Move your mouse to the lower right hot corner to display the Charms Bar and select the Control Panel in In order to use the ENH220EXT, you must first configure the Windows 8 OS. TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. 1a. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel.
  • Page 12 OK. Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example: ENH220EXT IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.255 PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then...
  • Page 13 Apple Mac OS X 4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually. 1. Go to System Preferences (Which can be opened in the 5. Enter an IP address that is different from the ENH220EXT Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu). and Subnet mask then press OK.
  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    Ethernet a) Ensure that the POWER light is on (it will be green). b) Ensure that the WLAN light is on. Power c) Ensure that the LAN (Computer/ENH220EXT Outlet Connection) light is on (it will be green). d) Once all three lights are on, proceed to setup the Access Point using the computer.
  • Page 15: Mounting The Enh220Ext

    Mounting the ENH220EXT Using the included accessories, the ENH220EXT can be attached to a wall or a pole. 1. Wall Mount Kit: 260x180x7 (mm) 2. Pole Mount Kit 140x112x33 (mm) (10.2" x 7.09" x 0.28") (5.51" x 4.41" x 1.30") 3. Pipe 63.5 (D) x 12.7 (mm) 4. Tool 20(D) x 6 (mm) 5. Screws: 6.5(D) x 9.95 (mm) (2.5"(D) x 0.5") (0.79"(D) x 0.24") (0.26"(D) x 0.39")
  • Page 16 To attach the ENH220EXT to a wall using wall mounting kit. 1. Mark the four locations of the mounting holes on the 3. Place the lock and flat washers on the four hex cap screws flat mounting surface. and drive the screws to attach the bracket to the back of the Access Point.
  • Page 17 To attach the ENH220EXT to a pole using the provided pole mounting kit: 1. Place the lock and flat washers on the four hex cap screws 3. Thread the open end of the Pole Strap through the two and drive the screws to attach the bracket to the back of tabs on the Pole Mount Bracket .
  • Page 18 To install the ground cable on the ENH220EXT 1. Use the attached screws to pass the ground cable as 2. Assemble the ground cable on the device. shown in the figure below. Length: 1.8m (5.9”)
  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point

    Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point...
  • Page 20: Default Settings./Web Configuration

    3. If successful, you will be logged in and see the Chrome) and enter the IP Address http://192.168.1.1 ENH220EXT User Interface. Note: If you have changed the default LAN IP Address of the Access Point, ensure you enter the correct IP Address.
  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Building A Wireless Network

    Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network...
  • Page 22: Access Point Mode

    The ENH220EXT has the ability to operate in various modes. This chapter describes the operating modes of the ENH220EXT. Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, ENH220EXT behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11b/g/n networks. The stations and clients must be configured to use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) and security password to...
  • Page 23: Client Bridge Mode

    Client Bridge mode. Since the computers are on the same subnet, the ENH220EXT can broadcast to reach all end-devices. If you use the client bridge mode for the ENH220EXT, you can use the AP Detection feature to scan for Access Points within range. When you find an Access Point, configure the ENH220EXT to use the same SSID and Security Password as...
  • Page 24: Wds Ap Mode

    WDS AP Mode The ENH220EXT also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connections to the ENH220EXT 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.
  • Page 25: Wds Bridge Mode

    ENH220EXT 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 ENH220EXT to wirelessly connect two wired LANs, as shown in the following diagram.
  • Page 26: Wds Station Mode

    WDS Station Mode Station mode expands the WDS by receiving a wireless signal/service and sharing it through the Ethernet port.
  • Page 27: Chapter 5 Status

    Chapter 5 Status...
  • Page 28: Main Status

    Main Status Save Changes Device Status This page lets you save and apply the settings shown under Clicking the Device Status link under the Overview menu Unsaved changes list, or cancel the unsaved changes and shows the status information about the current operating revert to the previous settings that were in effect.
  • Page 29 DNS Address. • The Wireless LAN Information 2.4 GHz section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode, Frequency, and Channel. Since the ENH220EXT supports multiple- SSIDs, information about each SSID, the ESSID, and security settings, are displayed. Note: Profile Settings are only applicable in Access Point...
  • Page 30: Connection

    Click the connection link under the Overview menu displays Click the connection link under the Overview menu. This the connection list of clients associated to the ENH220EXT, page displays the current status of the WDS link, including along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for each WDS Link ID, MAC Address, Link Status and RSSI.
  • Page 31 Client Bridge Connection Status Click the Connection link under the Overview menu. This page displays the connection status between the Access Point, including associated the SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, Tx Data Rate(Mbps), Current noise level and signal strength.
  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Network

    Chapter 6 Network...
  • Page 33: Basic Ip Settings

    Basic IP Settings IPv4/IPv6 Settings IP Network Settings: Select whether the device’s IP This page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings. address will use a 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.
  • Page 34: Spanning Tree Protocol Setting

    Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Settings This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Spanning Tree Status: Enables or disables the Spanning Enabling the Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network Tree function. loops in your LAN network. Hello Time: Specifies Bridge Hello Time in seconds. This value determines how often the device sends handshake packets to communicate information about the topology throughout the entire Bridged Local Area Network.
  • Page 35: Chapter 7 2.4 Ghz Wireless

    Chapter 7 2.4 GHz Wireless...
  • Page 36: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Wireless Settings 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 37: 2.4 Ghz Wireless Network

    Data Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput of data in the ENH220EXT. Select the best balance for you and your network but note that the lower the data rate, the lower the throughput, though transmission distance is also lowered.
  • Page 38 option reduces the number of packets, but also increases packet sizes. AP Detection: AP Detection can select the best channel to use by scanning nearby areas for Access Points. Distance: Specifies the distance between Access Points and clients. Note that longer distances may drop higher- speed connections.
  • Page 39: 2.4 Ghz Ssid Profile

    2.4 GHz SSID Profile Current Profile: You can configure up to eight (8) different SSIDs (eight (8) per band). If multiple client devices will be accessing the network, you can arrange the devices into SSID groups. Click Edit to configure the profile and check whether you want to enable extra SSID. SSID: Specifies the SSID for the current profile. Suppressed SSID: Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Station Separation: Click the appropriate radio button to allow or prevent communication between client devices.
  • Page 40: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security The Wireless Security section lets you configure the Auth Type: Select Open System or Shared Key. ENH220EXT’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Input Type: WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. It is strongly ASCII: Regular Text (recommended) recommend that you use WPA2-PSK.
  • Page 41: Wireless Mac Filtering

    MAC address to restrict permission to Deny MAC in the list, or Allow MAC in the list. access the ENH220EXT. The default setting is: Disable MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the wireless client. Wireless MAC Filter.
  • Page 42: Wireless Advanced

    Wireless Advanced WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) Encryption: Wireless Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service. Encryption: Select the WPA encryption type you would like. Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings.
  • Page 43: Wpa Mixed-Enterprise: Ap/Wds Ap Mode

    WPA Mixed-Enterprise: Access Point / WDS AP mode Group Key Update Interval: Specifies how often, in seconds, the Group Key changes. Radius Accounting: Enable or disable Radius accounting feature. 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.
  • Page 44: Wds Link Settings

    WDS Link Settings 2.4 GHz WDS Link Settings Using the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) feature 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. Note: Compatibility between different brands and models of Access Points is not guaranteed.
  • Page 45: Client Bridge Settings

    Client Bridge Setting Security Mode: Select the correct security mode and insert the correct encryption type. Please refer the wireless security section in page 42. No.: Display the setting value. Save: Click Save to accept the changes SSID: You can implement the AP detection to select the proper SSID.
  • Page 46: Guest Network Settings

    Guest Network Settings Ending IP Address: The last IP Address in the range of addresses assigned by the DHCP server. Adding a guest network allows visitors to use the Internet Fast Handover without giving out your office or company wireless security key.
  • Page 47: Chapter 8 Management

    Chapter 8 Management...
  • Page 48: Management Vlan Settings

    LAN. Note: If you reconfigure the Management VLAN ID, you Note: Only applicable in Access Point and WDS AP may lose your connection to the ENH220EXT. Verify modes. that the DHCP server supports the reconfigured VLAN ID and then reconnect to the ENH220EXT using the new IP address.
  • Page 49: Advanced Settings

    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). SNMP is a networking Community Name (Read/Write): Specifies the password management protocol used to monitor network attached for the SNMP community with read/write access.
  • Page 50: Cli Settings/Email Alert

    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 51 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 52: Time Zone

    Start: Select the day, month, and time when daylight savings time starts. This page allows you to set the internal clock of the End: Select the day, month, and time when daylight sav- ENH220EXT. ings times ends. Manually Set Date and Time: Manually specify the date and time.
  • Page 53: Auto Reboot Settings

    Auto Reboot Setting: Enables or disables the Auto Reboot function. Frequency of Auto Reboot: Specifies how often you wish to reboot the ENH220EXT by Min, Hour, Day or Week. Timer: Select the day and enter the time you would like to reboot automatically.
  • Page 54: Wi-Fi Scheduler

    Wi-Fi Scheduler 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 Mon- of the week.
  • Page 55: Tools

    This page allows you to analyze the connection quality of Traceroute Target: Enter the IP address or domain name the ENH220EXT and trace the routing table to a target in you wish to trace. the network. Start Traceroute: Click Start Traceroute to begin the trace route operation.
  • Page 56 Speed Test Parameters / LED Control LED Control This page allows you to control LED on/off for Power, LAN Power: Enables or disables the Power LED indicator. interface, or 2.4 GHz WLAN interface. LAN: Enables or disables the LAN LED indicator. WLAN-2.4 GHz: Enables or disables the WLAN-2.4 GHz LED indicator.
  • Page 57: Account/Firmware

    Firmware Account This page allows you to change the ENH220EXT username Firmware Upgrade and 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 ENH220EXT.
  • Page 58: Backup/Restore

    ENH220EXT incorrectly, you can use the Reset Restore to Default: Click Reset button to restore the button in the Revert to Factory Default Settings section ENH220EXT to its factory default settings. to restore all the configurations of the ENH220EXT to the original default settings.
  • Page 59 If extreme problems occur, or if you have set the ENH220EXT incorrectly, you can push the Restore to User Default: Click Restore to restore the Reset button to revert all the configurations of the user setting to factory default settings.
  • Page 60: Log

    System Log Remote Log The ENH220EXT 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 ENH220EXT. logged information, click the Log link under the System Manager menu.
  • Page 61: Logout/Reset

    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 the ENH220EXT.
  • Page 62: Appendix

    Appendix...
  • Page 63: Fcc Interference Statement

    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: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
  • Page 64: Ce Interference Statement

    Appendix B - 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 65 Česky [Czech] [Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [udstyrets typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67: Professional Installation Instruction

    Appendix C - Professional Installation Instruction 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. Installation Location The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 23cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.

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