EnGenius ECB350 User Manual

1 11N Long Range Multi-Function Gigabit CB / AP ECB350 11N Long Range Multi-Function Gigabit CB / AP V1.0

9 2 Before you Begin This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the ENGENIUS ECB350 is essential to maximize the ECB

10 2.2 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows 7) In order to use the ECB350, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your computer system

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 Apple Mac X OS  Go to System Preferences (can be opened in the Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu)  Select Network in

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 Front Panel Rear Panel

16 3 Configuring Your Client Bridge This section will show you how to configure the device using the web-based configuration interface. 3.1 Default

17 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

18  If successful, you will be logging in and see the ECB350 User Menu.

1 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...

19 4 Building a Wireless Network The ECB350 has the ability to operate in various operating modes. The ECB350 is the ideal device in which you can b

20 4.2 Client Router Mode In the Client Router Mode, the ECB350 grants Internet access to multiple LANs. In this mode, the ECB350’s internal Dynamic

21 4.3 Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, ECB350 behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11b/g/n netwo

22 4.4 Access Point Router Mode In Access Point Router Mode, ECB350 grants Internet access to multiple wireless clients. In this mode, the ECB350’s

23 4.5 WDS AP / WDS Station Mode The ECB350 also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connections to the ECB350 using WDS techn

24 4.6 WDS Bridge Mode In WDS Bridge Mode, the ECB350 can wirelessly connect different LANs by configuring the MAC address and security settings of

25 4.7 Repeater mode Repeater is used to regenerate or replicate signals that are weakened or distorted by transmission over long distances and thro

26 5 Status The Status section contains the following options: Main, Wireless Client List, and System Log. The following sections describe these o

27 5.2 Main Clicking the Main link under the Status menu or clicking Home at the top-right of the ECB350 Page shows the status information about the

28 - The Current Wireless Settings section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode, Frequency, and Channel. Since the ECB350 supports mult

2 5.3 Connection Status...

29 5.3 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status menu. This page displays the current status of the Network, including

30 5.4 Wireless Client List Clicking the Wireless Client List link under the Status menu displays the list of clients associated to the ECB350, alon

31 5.5 System Log The ECB350 automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. To view the logged information, click

32 6 System 6.1 Operation Mode The ECB350 supports 8 operating modes: Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS AP, WDS Bridge, WDS Station, Universal Repea

33 6.2 IP Settings This page allows you to modify the device's IP settings. Note: Only applicable in Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS AP, WDS B

34 6.3 Spanning Tree Setting This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops i

35 so that when a new bridge comes onto a busy network, it analyzes data traffic before participating. Priority Specify the Priority Number. A small

36 7 Router This section is only applicable for AP Router Mode or Client Router Mode. 7.1 WAN Settings There are four types of WAN connections: Sta

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38 Static IP Internet Connection Type Select Static IP to begin configuration of the Static IP connection. Account Name Enter the account name prov

3 8.6 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)...

39 7.1.2 DHCP Select DHCP as your WAN connection type to obtain an IP address automatically. You will need to enter the account name as your hostnam

40 DHCP Internet Connection Type Select DHCP to begin configuration of the DHCP connection. Account Name Enter the account name provided by your IS

41 7.1.3 PPPoE Select Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username a

42 PPPoE Internet Connection Type Select PPPoE to begin configuration of the PPPoE connection. MTU Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size. It

43 7.1.4 PPTP Select PPTP as your WAN connection type if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connec

44 PPTP Internet Connection Type Select PPTP to begin configuration of the PPTP connection. MTU Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size. It is

45 7.2 LAN Settings This page allows you to modify the device's LAN settings. LAN Settings IP Address The LAN IP Address of this device. IP

46 7.3 VPN Pass Through The VPN Passthrough allows a secure virtual private network (VPN) connection between two computers. Enabling the options on

47 7.4 Port Forwarding Port forwarding can be used to open a port or range of ports to a device on your network. Using port forwarding, you can set

48 Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Enables or disables the Port Forwarding feature. Service Name Enter a name or description to help you identify t

4 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.0 2012/02/22 First Release

49 7.5 Port Triggering If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function c

50 Port Triggering Port Triggering Enables or disables the Port Triggering feature. Service Name Enter a name or description to help you identify t

51 7.6 DMZ If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the ECB350, you can allow the computer to have unrestri

52 7.7 MAC Filter You can choose whether to Deny or Allow only those devices listed in the MAC Filtering table to access the Internet. MAC Filter

53 7.8 IP Filter You can choose whether to Deny or Allow only devices with those IP Addresses listed on the IP Filter Table from accessing certain p

54 IP Filter IP Filter Enables or disables the IP Filter function. Deny all clients with IP addresses listed below to access the network When select

55 7.9 URL Filter You can deny access to certain websites by blocking keywords in the URL web address. For example, “gamer” has been added to the UR

56 8 Wireless 8.1 Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of the ECB350. Access Point / WDS AP / Router mod

57 Wireless Network (Access Point / WDS AP / Router mode) Wireless Mode Wireless mode supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode. Channel HT Mode The default

58 SSID Profile SSID Profile SSID Specify the SSID for the current profile. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN tag for the current profile. Suppressed SSI

5 1 Introduction The ECB350 is a multi-function 802.11b/g/n product with 8 major multi-functions. The ECB350 is designed to operate in every workin

59 Client Bridge / Client Router / WDS Station / Repeater mode: Wireless Mode Wireless mode supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode. SSID The SSID is a

60 8.2 Wireless Security The Wireless Security section lets you configure the ECB350's security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, W

61 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

62 Note: 802.11n does not allow WEP/WPA-PSK TKIP/WPA2-PSK TKIP security mode. The connection mode will automatically change from 802.11n to 802.11g.

63 8.3 Site Survey Use this feature to scan nearby Access Points. Note: Only applicable in Client Bridge, Client Router, or Repeater modes. 1. Clic

64 2. Scanning the nearby Access Points 3. The ECB350 will list the available access points after site survey.

65 Site Survey (Client Bridge / Client Router / Repeater mode) BSSID Access Point's wireless MAC address. SSID SSID that the Access Point is b

66 5. Enter the correct security setting.

67 8.4 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filters are used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients according to their MAC addresses. You c

68 8.5 Wireless Advanced This page allows you to configure wireless advance settings. It is recommended that the default settings are used unless th

6 Support Multiple SSID in AP mode (up to 4) Allow clients to access different networks through a single access point and assign different policies

69 Wireless Advanced Data Rate Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput of data in the ECB350. The lower the dat

70 8.6 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature is following the Wi-Fi Alliance WPS standard and it eases the set up of secur

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

72 8.7 WDS Link Settings Using WDS (Wireless Distribution System) will allow you to connect to Access Points wirelessly. Doing so will extend the wi

73 WDS Link Settings MAC Address Enter the Access Point’s MAC address to which you want to extend the wireless area. Mode Select Disable or Enable

74 9 Management 9.1 Administration This page allows you to change the ECB350 password as well as configure the device by remote access. By default

75 9.2 Management VLAN This page allows you to assign a VLAN tag to the packets. A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software has been

76 9.3 SNMP Settings This page allows you to assign the Contact Details, Location, Community Name, and Trap Settings for Simple Network Management P

77 Community Name (Read/Write) Specify the password for the SNMP community with read/write access. Trap Trap Destination Address Specify the IP addr

78 9.4 Backup/Restore This page allows you to save the current device configurations. When you save the configurations, you also can reload the save

7 1.3 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device.  Computer with an Ethernet interface o

79 9.5 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the ECB350. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the Browse button

80 9.6 Time Setting This page allows you to set the internal clock of the ECB350. Time Manually Set Date and Time Manually specify the date and

81 9.7 Log This page allows you to setup Syslog and local log functions of the ECB350. Log Syslog Enable or disable the syslog function. Log Se

82 9.8 Diagnostics This page allows you to analyze the connection quality of the ECB350 and trace the routing table to a target in the network. Di

83 9.9 LED Control This page allows you to control LED for Power, LAN interface and WLAN interface of the ECB350.

84 9.10 Logout Click Logout in the Management menu to logout of the ECB350 interface.

85 9.11 Reset In some circumstances, it may be required to force the device to reboot. Click on Reboot the Device to reboot the ECB350.

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

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

88 Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximal de diople antenne avec dB [5]. Une antenne à gain plus élevé est

8 f) Wireless Extensions to Ethernet Networks Extend network coverage where the network cannot reach (i.e.: There is no wired internet connection to

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

90 This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the

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