EnGenius EAP600 User Manual

1 Wireless-N 300 + 300Mbps Long Range Ceiling Mount Dual Concurrent Access Point EAP600 Wireless-N 300 + 300Mbps Long

9 2 Before you Begin This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the EnGenius EAP600 is essential to maximize the acc

10 2.2 Computer Settings (in Windows XP/Windows 7) In order to use the EAP600, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS c

11  In Windows XP, click Network Connections  In Windows 7, click View Network Status and Tasks in the Network and Internet section, then sel

12  Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then select Properties  Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP ad

13 2.3 Computer Settings in Apple Mac OS X  Go to System Preferences (can be opened in the Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu)

14 2.4 Hardware Installation 1. Ensure that the computer in use has an Ethernet Controller (RJ-45 Ethernet Port). For more information, verify with

15 Mounting the EAP600 Using the provided hardware, the EAP600 can be attached to a ceiling or wall. To attach the EAP600 to a ceiling or wall using

16 3) Mount the EAP600 on the mounting bracket by rotating the unit clockwise about 90 degrees to secure it in place. To attach the EAP600 to a cei

17 2) Line up the connected T-rail connectors with an appropriately sized rail and press the unit onto the rail until it snaps into place. Note: T

18 Front Panel Rear Panel Front Panel Reset Button One clic

1 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...

19 3 Configuring Your Access Point This section will show you how to configure the device using the web-based configuration interface. 3.1 Default

20 3.2 Web Configuration  Open a web browser (Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and enter the IP Address http://192.168.1.1 Note: If you have chan

21  If successful, you will be logging in and see the EAP600 User Menu.

22 4 Building a Wireless Network The EAP600 has the ability to operate in various modes. This chapter describes the operating modes of the EAP600. 4

23 4.2 WDS AP Mode The EAP600 also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connections to the EAP600 using WDS technology. In this

24 4.3 WDS Bridge Mode In WDS Bridge Mode, the EAP600 can wirelessly connect different LANs by configuring the MAC address and security settings of

25 4.4 Repeater mode The Repeater mode is used to regenerate or replicate signals from a wireless router or other access point/station that is unabl

26 5 Status The Status section contains the following options: Main, 2.4G/5G Wireless Client List, 2.4G/5G Connection Status, 2.4G/5G WDS

27 5.2 Main Clicking the Main link under the Status menu or clicking Home at the top-right of the EAP600 Page shows the status information about the

28 - The LAN Settings section shows the Local Area Network settings such as the LAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DNS Address. - The Current 2.4

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30 5.3 2.4G/5G Wireless Client List Clicking the 2.4G/5G Wireless Client List link under the Status menu displays the list of clients associated to

31 5.4 2.4G/5G Connection Status Click on the 2.4G/5G Connection Status link under the Status menu. This page displays the current status of the Net

32 5.5 2.4G/5G WDS Link List Click on the 2.4G/5G WDS Link List link under the Status menu. This page displays the current status of the WDS link,

33 5.6 System Log The EAP600 automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. To view the logged information, click

34 6 System 6.1 Operation Mode The EAP600 supports four operating modes: Access Point, WDS AP, WDS Bridge, and Repeater. System Properties Devic

35 6.2 IP Settings This page allows you to modify the device's IP settings. IP Settings IP Network Setting Select whether the device IP addr

36 6.3 Spanning Tree Setting This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops i

37 Priority Specify the Priority Number. A smaller number has greater priority. Accept / Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to canc

38 7 2.4G/5G Wireless 7.1 Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of the EAP600. Access Point / WDS AP mode

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39 2.4G/5G Wireless Network (Access Point / WDS AP mode) Wireless Mode Wireless mode supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode in 2.4G and 802.11a/n mixed mo

40 Auto Check this option to enable auto-channel selection. AP Detection AP Detection can select the best channel to use by scanning nearby areas for

41 2.4G/5G SSID Profile

42 2.4G/5G SSID Profile SSID Specify the SSID for the current profile. Suppressed SSID Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, t

43 Repeater mode:

44 2.4G/5G Wireless Network (Repeter mode) Wireless Mode Wireless mode supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode in 2.4G and 802.11a/n mixed mode in 5G. SSID

45 7.2 Wireless Security The Wireless Security section lets you configure the EAP600's security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, W

46 You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key. Encryption Key # Enter the key value or values you wish to use. Only the Key selected as Default i

47 WPA Encryption: Only in Access Point / WDS AP mode WPA Encryption Encryption Select the WPA encryption type you would like. Please ensure that

48 Radius Accounting Enable or disable accounting feature. Radius Accounting Server Enter the IP address of the Radius accounting server. Radius Acco

4 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.0 2012/07/31 First Release

49 7.3 Site Survey Use this feature to scan nearby Access Points. Note: Only applicable in Repeater mode. 1. Click Site Survey.

50 2. Scanning the nearby Access Points 3. The EAP600 will list the available access points after site survey.

51 Site Survey (Repeater mode) BSSID Access Point's wireless MAC address. SSID SSID that the Access Point is broadcasting. Channel Channel that

52 5. Enter the correct security setting.

53 7.4 Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering is used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients (computers, tablet PCs, NAS, smartp

54 Wireless MAC Filter (Access Point / WDS AP mode) ACL Mode Determines whether network access is granted or denied to clients whose MAC addresses ap

55 7.5 Wireless Advanced This page allows you to configure wireless advance settings. It is recommended that the default settings are used unless th

56 2.4G/5G Wireless Advanced Data Rate Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput of data in the EAP600. The lowe

57 7.6 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature complies with the Wi-Fi Alliance WPS standard and makes it easier to quickly

58 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS Select to Enable or Disable the WPS feature. WPS Current Status Shows whether the WPS function is Configured or

5 1 Introduction The EAP600 is a high-powered, long-range dual-band concurrent wireless 802.11a/b/g/n access point with four major functional modes.

59 WPS via PIN Enter the PIN code of the wireless device and click this button to initialize WPS feature using the PIN method.

60 7.7 WDS Link Settings Using WDS (Wireless Distribution System) will allow a network administrator or installer to connect to Access Points wirel

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62 2.4G/5G WDS Link Settings Security Select None or AES from drop-down list. AES Passphrase Enter the key values you wish to use. Other AP(s) mus

63 8 Management 8.1 Administration This page allows you to change the EAP600 username and password. By default, the username is admin and the pass

64 8.2 Management VLAN Settings This page allows you to assign a VLAN tag to the packets. A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software

65 Management VLAN (Only applicable in Access Point mode) Profile Isolation Restricted client to communicate with different VID by selecting the radi

66 8.3 Wireless Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service. Wirele

67 8.4 SNMP Settings This page allows you to assign the Contact Details, Location, Community Name, and Trap Settings for Simple Network Management P

68 SNMP SNMP Enable/Disable Enable or Disable SNMP feature. Contact Specify the contact details of the device Location Specify the location of the de

6 1.1 Features and Benefits Features Benefits High Speed Data Rate Up to 300 Mbps for each band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Capable of handling heavy data paylo

69 8.5 Backup/Restore This page allows you to save the current device configurations. When you save the configurations, you also can reload the save

70 8.6 Auto Reboot Settings You can specify how long to reboot the EAP600 periodically. Auto Reboot Settings Auto Reboot Setting Enable or disabl

71 8.7 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the EAP600. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the Browse button

72 8.8 Time Setting This page allows you to set the internal clock of the EAP600. Time Manually Set Date and Time Manually specify the date and t

73 8.9 Log This page allows you to setup Syslog and local log functions of the EAP600. Log Syslog Enable or disable the syslog function. Log Ser

74 8.10 Diagnostics This page allows you to analyze the connection quality of the EAP600 and trace the routing table to a target in the network. Di

75 8.11 LED Control This page allows you to control LED on/off for Power, LAN interface, 2.4G/5G WLAN interface and WPS.

76 8.12 Logout Click [Logout] in Management menu to logout.

77 8.13 Reset In some circumstances, it may be required to force the device to reboot. Click on Reboot the Device to reboot the EAP600.

78 Appendix A – FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comp

7 1.2 Package Contents The EAP600 package contains the following items (all items must be in package to issue a refund):  EAP600 Access Point  1

79 Appendix B – IC Interference Statement Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is s

80 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit êtr

81 Appendix C – CE Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&T

82 In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for sett

83 Français [French] Par la présente [nom du fabricant] déclare que l'appareil [type d'appareil] est conforme aux exigences essentielles et

84 väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

8 b) Temporary Workgroups Create temporary workgroups/networks in more open areas within a building – auditoriums, amphitheater classrooms, ballroo