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EnGenius EWS860AP The Neutron Series User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 ............................................. 5 Key Features ..........................................7 System Requirements ......................................... 8 Package Contents ........................................9 Applications ..........................................10 Technical Specifications ......................................11 Physical Interface ........................................13 Chapter 2 ............................................14 Considerations for Wireless Installation ..................................15 AP Setup ........................................... 25 Computer Settings ........................................
  • Page 3 Chapter 6 ............................................52 Wireless Settings ........................................53 2.4 GHz/5 GHz SSID Profile ...................................... 56 Wireless Security ........................................58 Wireless MAC Filter ........................................61 Traffic Shaping........................................... 62 Guest Network ........................................... 63 Fast Handover ........................................... 65 Management VLAN Settings ..................................... 66 Chapter 7 ............................................
  • Page 4 Appendix ............................................97 Appendix A - FCC Interference Statement ................................. 98 Appendix B - IC Interference Statement ..................................99 Appendix C - CE Interference Statement ................................101...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1

    Chapter 1 Product Overview...
  • Page 6 Features and specifications are subjected to change without prior 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 7: Key Features

    Key Features  Deploy and manage with ease using EWS Series WLAN Management Controller Switches  IP68-rated ruggedized enclosure for harsh outdoor environments  Up to 29 dBm transmit power enabling long range connectivity  Supports IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n wireless standards with up to 450 Mbps data rate on 2.4 GHz band and 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz band ...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    System Requirements The following are the Minimum System Requirements in order to configure the device:  Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability  Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7, 8), Mac OS, or Linux-based operating systems  Web-Browsing Application (i.e.: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or another similar browser application)

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents The package contains the following items (all items must be in package to issue a refund):  EWS860AP Access Point  3 detachable 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional Antennas  3 detachable 7 dBi 5 GHz Omni-directional Antennas ...

  • Page 10: Applications

    Applications Wireless LAN (WLAN) 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 WLANs:  Difficult-to-Wire Environments: There are many situations where wires cannot be installed, deployed easily, or cannot be hidden from view. Older buildings, sites with multiple buildings, and/or areas that make the installation of a Ethernet-based LAN impossible, impractical or expensive are sites where WLAN can be a network solution.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Management: Auto Channel Selection Standard: Multiple SSID: 16 SSIDs (8 SSIDs per Radio) IEEE802.11ac/a/n on 5 GHz BSSID IEEE802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz SNMP V1/V2c/V3 IEEE802.3at MIB I/II, Private MIB VLAN Tag/VLAN Pass-through Antenna: Clients Statistics 6 External N-type Antennas Save Configuration as User Default 3 x Detachable 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional Antennas...
  • Page 12 Https Support SSH Support QoS (Quality of Service): Complaint with IEEE 802.11e standard Physical/Environment Conditions: Operating: Temperature: -4 °F~158 °F (-20 °C~70 °C) Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less Storage: Temperature: -22 °F~176 °F (-30 °C~80 °C) Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less...

  • Page 13: Physical Interface

    Physical Interface Dimensions and Weights Length: 11.22” Width: 8.58” Depth: 2.1” Weight: 4.17 lbs 1. 2.4 GHz Antennas: Detachable 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional 2. 5 GHz Antennas Detachable 7 dBi 5 GHz Omni-directional 3. LAN Port 1 (802.3at PoE Input): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 4.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 Connections...

  • Page 15: Considerations For Wireless Installation

    Before You Begin This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the EnGenius Access Point is essential to maximize the Access Point’s performance. Considerations for Wireless Installation The operating distance of all wireless devices can often not be pre -determined due to a number of unknown obstacles in the environment in which the device is deployed.
  • Page 16 transmit power capability and enhanced receive sensitivity results in the ability for a company to connect to more employees, company guests or other wireless clients. The EWS860AP’s additional 5GHz frequency radio can be act as a separate AP or bridge to either provide 5GHz wireless access to 5GHz clien ts; Or connect to other 5GHz devices to provide backhaul service.
  • Page 17 Compatibility Your EWS860AP supports the following Neutron Series EWS Switch models*: EWS5912FP 8-Port Layer 2 PoE+ Wireless Management Switch with 2 SFP Supports up to 20 Neutron Series Access Points EWS7928P 24-Port Layer 2 PoE+ Wireless Management Switch with 4 SFP Supports up to 50 Neutron Series Access Points EWS7928FP 24-Port Layer 2 PoE+ Wireless Management Switch with 4 SFP...
  • Page 18 The EWS860AP can operate as a stand-alone AP connecting to third-party PoE capable switches, but more control and versatile management of the AP can be achieved when it is connected to an EnGenius Neutron Series Controller Switch. The following section will guide you in connecting your EWS Controller Switch as well as a brief overview of the management options available for your network: A) Connect the supplied Power Cord to the EWS Switch and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 19 IP Address Configuration Windows XP, 7, 8 A) Once your computer is on, ensure that your TCP/IP is set to On or Enabled. Open Network Connections and then click Local Area Connection. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
  • Page 20 B) If your computer is already on a network, ensure that you have set it to a Static IP Address on the interface. Please fill in the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway you would like to use based on how you utilizing the Access Point. The Access Point can be setup to be managed in groups via an EWS Switch or in Standalone mode: Managed: 192.168.0.239 Standalone: 192.168.1.XX...
  • Page 22 Apple Mac OS X A) Go to System Preferences (it can be opened in the Applications folder or by electing it in the Apple Menu). B) Select Network in the Internet & Network section. C) Highlight Ethernet. D) In Configure IPv4, select Manually.
  • Page 23 E) Enter an IP address that is different from the AP and Subnet mask, then click OK. Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example: EWS860AP IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 –...
  • Page 24 WLAN Management Controller Switch and then click Login. C) The EnGenius WLAN Management Controller Switch User Interface will appear. Make sure the Controller State is set to Enabled. You will now be able to add EWS APs to the Switch to configure and manage from one central location.

  • Page 25: Ap Setup

    Standalone AP Setup Computer Settings Windows XP/Windows 7 In order to use the Access Point, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. 1. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel. Windows XP Windows 7 2a.
  • Page 26 2b. In Windows 7, click View network status and tasks in the Network and Internet section, then select Change adapter settings. 3. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
  • Page 27 5. Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is different from the Access Point and Subnet mask, then click OK. Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example: Access Point IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 –...
  • Page 28 Apple Mac OS X 1. Go to System Preferences (it can be opened in the Applications folder or by selecting it in the Apple Menu). 2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section. 3. Highlight Ethernet. 4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually. 5.

  • Page 29: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the main LAN port (PoE) of the Access Point and the other end to the AP Ethernet port on the PoE injector. 2. Connect the Power Adapter to the DC-IN port of the PoE injector and plug the other end in to an electrical outlet.

  • Page 30: Mounting The Access Point

    Mounting the Access Point Using the provided hardware, the Access Point can be attached to a ceiling or wall. To attach the Access Point to a wall using the wall mounting kit: 1. Mark the four locations of the mounting holes on the flat mounting surface. 2.
  • Page 31 To attach the Access Point to a pole using the provided pole mounting kit: 1. Place the lock and flat washers on the four hex cap screws and drive the screws to attach the bracket to the back of the Access Point. 2.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3

    Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point...

  • Page 33: Default Settings

    Configuring Your Access Point This section will show you how to configure the device using the web-based configuration interface. Default Settings Please use your Ethernet port or wireless network adapter to connect the Access Point. IP Address 192.168.1.1 Username/Password admin/admin...

  • Page 34: Web Configuration

    Web Configuration 1. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and enter the IP Address http://192.168.1.1. Note: If you have changed the default LAN IP Address of the Access Point, ensure you enter the correct IP Address. 2. The default username and password are: admin. Once you have entered the correct username and password, click the Login button to open the web-based configuration page.

  • Page 36: Device Management

    Device Management Locating Wireless Managed AP(s) A) Go to Device Management on your Controller Switch UI and select Access Points. All Managed AP(s) connected to the same network as the Wireless Management Switch will appear on the right side of the screen, under the Access Point AP(s) Detected list. B) To manage the Access Points, select the desired Managed AP(s) by checking the boxes and click Add.

  • Page 37: General Settings

    General Settings A) Enter the Device Name for the Access Point so that you can differentiate between devices if you plan to use more than one AP. B) Enter the Administrator account username and password to create an account that can access all features of the AP. next, enter the password again for verification.
  • Page 38 Wireless Radio Settings After configuring the General Settings page, you will need to configure the Wireless Radio Settings. Enter information pertaining to each frequency band that applies to your AP. Once finished, click Apply to continue.
  • Page 39 WLAN Settings 2.4/5 GHz Next, you will need to configure the WLAN settings for each band. Click on an SSID to access Basic, Traffic, Fast Roaming, and Security settings. Once finished, click Save to apply the settings to the SSID. Once you have applied your configurations for each SSID, click Apply to continue.

  • Page 40: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Next, you will need to configure the Advanced Settings for the Access Point. Once finished, click Apply to continue. Band Steering: The Band Steering feature detects Dual Band clients and shifts them to the 5 GHz band to relieve network congestion on the 2.4 GHz band to maintain optimal data traffic flow, helping clients on both bands.
  • Page 41 Guest Network: A Guest Network is a section of a computer network designed for use by temporary visitors. This subnetwork often provides full Internet connectivity, but also strictly limits access to any internal web sites or files. Wireless Security: The Wireless Security section lets you configure the EWS860AP’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise and WPA Mixed Enterprise.
  • Page 42 Managing A WLAN Management Controller Switch For further Switch configurations, click on Switch at the top left of the dashboard. Refer to your Switch’s User Manual for more information on these configuration settings.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4

    Chapter 4 Overview...

  • Page 44: Device Status

    Overview The Overview section contains the following options: • Device Status • Connections The following sections describe these options: Device Status Clicking the Device Status section under the Overview menu shows the status information about the current operating mode.  The Device Information section shows general system information such as Device Name, MAC address, Current Time, Firmware Version, and Management VLAN ID ...
  • Page 45  The Wirelesss LAN Information 2.4 GHz/5 GHz section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode, Frequency, and Channel. Since the Access Point supports multiple-SSIDs, information about each SSID and security settings are displayed.

  • Page 47: Connections

    Connections Clicking the Connections section under the Device Status menu displays the list of clients associated to the Access Point’s 2.4 GHz/5 GHz bands, along with the MAC address, TX, RX and signal strength for each client. Clicking Kick in the Block column removes this client. Click Refresh to refresh the Connection List page.

  • Page 48: Chapter 5

    Chapter 5 Network...

  • Page 49: Ipv4 Settings

    Basic This page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings and the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) will prevent network loops in your LAN network. IPv4 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.

  • Page 50: Ipv6 Settings

    IPv6 Settings Link-Local Address: Check this if you want to use a Link-Local Address. IP Address: The IPv6 IP Address of this device. Subnet Prefix Length: The IPv6 Subnet Prefix Length of this device. Gateway: The IPv6 Default Gateway of this device. Leave it blank if you are unsure of this setting. Primary / Secondary DNS: The primary / secondary DNS address for this device.

  • Page 51: Spanning Tree Settings

    Spanning Tree Settings Status: Enables or disables the Spanning Tree feature. 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. Max Age: Specifies Bridge Max Age, in seconds.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6

    Chapter 6 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wireless...

  • Page 53: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of the Access Point. 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 broadcasted to other devices.
  • Page 54 Wireless Mode: Supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode in 2.4 GHz and 802.11a/n mixed mode in 5 GHz. Channel HT Mode: The default channel bandwidth is 20/40MHz. Note that the larger the channel bandwidth, the better the transmission quality and speed. Extension Channel: Use the drop-down list to set the Extension Channel as an Upper or Lower channel. An extension channel is a secondary channel used to bond with the primary channel to increase this range to 40MHz, allowing for much greater bandwidth.
  • Page 55 AP Detection: AP Detection can select the best channel to use by scanning nearby areas for Access Points. Distance: Specifies the distance between the Access Point and its clients. Note that longer distances may drop higher speed connections.

  • Page 56: 2.4 Ghz/5 Ghz Ssid Profile

    2.4 GHz/5 GHz SSID Profile Under Wireless Settings, you can edit the SSID profile to fit your deployment needs. Click Edit under the SSID you would like to make changes to. Enable: Check this option to enable this profile for client use.
  • Page 57 SSID: Specifies the SSID for the current profile. Security: Displays the Security Mode the SSID uses. You can click Edit to change the security mode. For more details, see the next section. Hidden SSID: Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Client Isolation: Check this option to prevent communication between client devices.

  • Page 58: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security The Wireless Security section lets you configure the Access Point’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise and WPA Mixed Enterprise. It is strongly recommended that you use WPA2-PSK. Click on the Edit button under Wireless Settings next to the SSID to change the security settings. Auth Type: Select Open System or Shared Key.
  • Page 59 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Encryption: Select the WPA/WPA2 encryption type you would like to use. Available options are: Both, TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. Passphrase: Wireless clients must use the same Key to associate the device. If using ASCII format, the Key must be from 8~63 characters in length. If using HEX format, the Key must be 64 HEX characters in length.
  • Page 60 Encryption Standard). Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. Group Key Update Interval: Specify how often, in seconds, the group key changes. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Radius Port: Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius server. Radius Secret: Enter the secret required to connect to the Radius server.

  • Page 61: Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless MAC Filter The Wireless MAC Filter feature is used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients (computers, tablet PCs, NAS, smart phones, etc.) according to their MAC addresses. You can manually add a MAC address to restrict permission to the Access Point. The default setting is: Disable Wireless MAC Filter. ACL (Access Control List) Mode: Determines whether network access is granted or denied to clients whose MAC addresses appear in the MAC address table on this page.

  • Page 62: Traffic Shaping

    Traffic Shaping Traffic Shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service. Enable Traffic Shaping: Select to enable or disable Wireless Traffic Shaping. Download Limit: Specifies the wireless transmission speed used for downloading. Upload Limit: Specifies the wireless transmission speed used for uploading. Save: Click Save to apply the changes.

  • Page 63: Guest Network

    Guest Network The Guest Network feature allows administrators to grant Internet connectivity to visitors or guests while keeping other networked devices (computers and hard drives) and sensitive personal or proprietary information private and secure. Enable SSID: Select to enable or disable SSID broadcasting. SSID: Specifies the SSID for the current profile.
  • Page 64 After enabling the Guest Network in the SSID Config page, assign an IP Address, Subnet Mask and DHCP server IP address range for this Guest Network. Manual IP Settings IP Address: Specify an IP Address for the Guest Network. Subnet Mask: Specify the Subnet Mask IP Address for the Guest Network. Automatic DHCP Server Settings Starting IP Address: Specify the starting IP Address range for the Guest Network.

  • Page 65: Fast Handover

    Fast Handover With Fast Handover enabled, the AP will send a disassociation request to the wireless client and let it find another AP to handover and associate upon detecting the wireless client’s RSSI value as lower than specified. The RSSI value can be adjusted to allow more clients to stay associated to this AP. Note that setting the RSSI value too low may cause wireless clients to reconnect frequently.

  • Page 66: Management Vlan Settings

    Management VLAN Settings This section allows you to assign a VLAN tag to packets. A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software has been configured so that they behave as if they were on a separate Local Area Network (LAN). Computers on VLAN do not have to be physically located next to one another on the LAN. Status: If your network includes VLANs and if tagged packets need to pass through the Access Point, select Enable and enter the VLAN ID.

  • Page 67: Chapter 7

    Chapter 7 Management...

  • Page 68: Snmp Settings

    SNMP Settings This page allows you to assign the Contact Details, Location, Community Name, and Trap Settings for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This is a networking management protocol used to monitor network attached devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data units) to be sent to various parts of the network.
  • Page 69 Port: Displays the port number. Community Name (Read Only): Specifies the password for the SNMP community for read only access. Community Name (Read/Write): Specifies the password for the SNMP community with read/write access. Trap Destination Address: Specifies the port and IP address of the computer that will receive the SNMP traps. Trap Destination Community Name: Specifies the password for the SNMP trap community.

  • Page 70: Cli/Ssh Settings

    CLI/SSH Settings Most users will configure the device through the graphical user interface (GUI). However, for those who prefer an alternative method there is the Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI can be accessed through a command console, modem, or Telnet connection. For more security, you can enable SSH (Secure Shell) to establish a secure data communication.

  • Page 71: Https Settings

    HTTPS Settings Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a communications protocol for secure communication over a computer network with especially wide deployment on the Internet. Technically, it is not a protocol in and of itself; rather, it is the result of simply layering the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) on top of the SSL/TLS protocol, thus adding the security capabilities of SSL/TLS to standard HTTP communications.

  • Page 72: Email Alerts

    Email Alerts The Access Point will send email alerts when configurations have been changed. Status: Check Enable to enable Email Alert feature. From: Enter the address to show as the sender of the email. To: Enter the address to show as the receiver of the email. Subject: Enter the subject to show as the subject of the email.

  • Page 73: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings This page allows you to set the internal clock of the Access Point. To access the Date and Time settings, click Time Zone under the Management tab on the side bar. Manually Set Date and Time: Manually specify the date and time. Synchronize with PC: Click to synchronize the Access Point’s internal clock with the computer’s time.

  • Page 74: Wi-Fi Scheduler

    Wi-Fi Scheduler Use the Wi-Fi Scheduler feature to reboot the Access Point or control the wireless availability on a routine basis. The Wi-Fi Scheduler feature relies on the GMT time setting acquired from a network time protocol (NTP) server. For details on how to co nnect the Access Point to an NTP server, see Date and Time Settings.
  • Page 75 Wi-Fi Scheduler Status: Enables or disables the Wi-Fi Scheduler feature. Wireless Radio: Select either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band to use Wi-Fi Schedule on. SSID Selection: Select a SSID to use the Wi-Fi Scheduler with. Schedule Templates: There are 3 templates available: Always available, Available 8-5 daily and Available 8-5 daily except Weekends. Select Custom Schedule if you wish to set the schedule manually.

  • Page 76: Tools

    Tools This section allows you to analyze the connection quality of the Access Point and trace the routing table to a target within the network. Ping Test Parameters Target IP/Domain Name: Enter the IP address or Domain name you would like to search. Ping Packet Size: Enter the packet size of each ping.
  • Page 77 Traceroute Parameters Target IP/Domain Name: Enter an IP address or domain name you wish to trace. Start: Click Start to begin the traceroute operation. Stop: Halts the traceroute test.
  • Page 78 Speed Test Parameters Target IP/Domain Name: Enter an IP address or domain name you wish to run a Speed Test for. Time Period: Enter the time in seconds that you would like the test to run for and in how many intervals. Start: Starts the Speed Test.
  • Page 79 LED Control This section allows you to control the LED control functions for the AP: Power Status, LAN, 2.4 GHz WLAN, and 5 GHz WLAN interface. Apply: Click Apply to save the changes.

  • Page 80: Device Discovery

    Device Discovery Under Device Discovery, you can choose for the Access Point to automatically scan for local devices to connect to. Click Scan to begin the process.

  • Page 81: Chapter 8

    Chapter 8 System Manager...

  • Page 82: Account Settings

    Account Settings This page allows you to change the username and password of the device. By default, the username is admin and the password is admin. The password can contain from 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive. Administrator Username: Enter a new username for logging in to the Administrator Username field.

  • Page 83: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the Firmware of the Access Point. To Perform a Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the Browse… 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 in the Upgrade File field. 3.

  • Page 84: Backup/Restore

    Backup/Restore This page allows you to save your current device configurations. When you save your configuration settings, you can also reload the saved configurations into the device through the Restore New Settings from a file folder. If extreme problems occur, or if you have set the Access Point incorrectly, you can use the Reset button in the Reset to Default section to restore all the configurations of the Access Point to their original default settings.

  • Page 85: System Log

    System Log This page allows you to setup the System Log and local log functions of the Access Point. Click Log under the Systems Manager tab to open up the System Log page. Status: Enables or disables the System Log feature. Log Type: Select the Log Type mode you would like to use.

  • Page 86: Reset

    Reset In some circumstances, you may be required to force the device to reboot. Click on Reset and you will have the choice to reboot the device or reset the device.

  • Page 87: Logout

    Logout Click Logout and a warning window will appear. Click OK to logout.

  • Page 88: Glossary

    Glossary...
  • Page 89 6to4: 6to4 allows IPv6 packets to be transmitted over an IPv4 network. ACL The Access Control List specifies which users or processes are granted access to objects, as well as which operations are allowed. Access Point Mode: In Access Point mode, the EPG600 allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi, or other related standards. You can choose to have the router associate only with certain iterations (IEEE standards) and by doing so this will either positively or negatively affect the router’s speed and throughput performance.
  • Page 90 DDNS: Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) allows for an Internet domain name to be assigned to a computer with a varying (dynamic) IP address. DHCP: The Dynamic Host Configuration protocol is used for dynamically distributing network configuration parameters, such as IP addresses for interfaces and services.
  • Page 91 Firmware: A collection of programmed routines and instructions that is implemented in a computer chip or similar hardware form instead of a software form. Please check www.engeniustech.com for firmware updates. FTP: An application protocol that uses the TCP/IP protocols. It is used to exchange files between computers/devices on networks. Gateway: A gateway is a point in a network that acts as an entry point to another network.
  • Page 92 represent the network number or address, and other part represents the local machine address. IPv6: IPv6 provides an identification and location system for computers on networks and routes that traffic across the Internet. L2TP: The Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is used to support VPNs or as part of the delivery of services by ISPs. LAN: A communication infrastructure that supports data and resource sharing within a small area that is completely contained on the premises of a single owner.
  • Page 93 NTP Server: The Network Time Protocol is used for clock synchronization between computer systems. Packet: A discrete chunk of communication in a pre-defined format. Port Forwarding: Port Forwarding allows remote computers to connect to a specific computer or service within a private LAN. Port Mapping: Port Mapping allows you to redirect a particular range of service port numbers from the WAN to a particular LAN IP address.
  • Page 94 be accessed after accessing memory locations 1-5. Reboot: A user activity where the user starts a computing device without interrupting its source of electrical power. Router: A device that determines the next network point to which a packet should be forwarded to on its way to its final destination. A router creates and/or maintains a special routing table that stores information on how best to reach certain destinations.
  • Page 95 UID: A Unique Identifier is a unique reference number used as an identifier. Upload: The activity of transferring a file from a user’s computer system to a remote system. UPnP: Universal Plug n Play is a protocol that permits networked devices to seamlessly discover each other’s presence on the network. VLAN: A Virtual Local Area network allows a network manager to logically segment a LAN into different broadcast domains.
  • Page 96 WOL: Wake on LAN allows a computer to be turned on or awakened by a network message. WPA /WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access and Wi-Fi Protected Access II are security protocols and security certification programs used to secure wireless computer networks. They are recommended over WEP.

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 98: Appendix A - Fcc Interference Statement

    Appendix A - FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Caution: IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement...

  • Page 99: Appendix B - Ic Interference Statement

    Appendix B - IC Interference Statement Industry Canada Statement Caution: Avertissement:...
  • Page 100 Radiation Exposure Statement Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:...

  • Page 101: Appendix C - Ce Interference Statement

    Appendix C - CE Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity...
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