EnGenius Technologies EMD2 AC1300 Dual-Band Mesh AP User Manual

EnGenius Technologies AC1300 Dual-Band Mesh AP

User Manual

User ManualBusiness SolutionsWireless Managed Indoor Access Point EMD2version 1.0
2IMPORTANTTo install this Access Point please refer to the  Quick Installation Guide included in the product packaging.
3Chapter 1 Product Overview................................................... 4  Key Features/Introduction........................................................... 5  System Requirements / Package Contents .............................. 6 TechnicalSpecications...............................................................7  Physical Interface........................................................................... 9Chapter 2 Before You Begin .................................................. 10  Computer Settings....................................................................... 11  Mounting the Access Point........................................................... 16Chapter 3 Conguring Your Access Point.......................... 17  Default Settings............................................................................ 18Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network............................. 19  Access Point Mode....................................................................... 20  AP Mesh Mode............................................................................... 21Chapter 5 Overview............................................................... 22   Overview........................................................................................... 23  Connections.................................................................................... 25Chapter 6 Network ................................................................. 27      Basic/IP Settings/SpanningTree Settings............................. 28Chapter 7 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wireless................................... 30  Wireless Settings........................................................................   31         2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless Network........................................... 32 2.4GHz/5GHzSSIDProle......................................................32      Wireless Security.......................................................................... 33  Wireless Advanced..................................................................... 36  Guest Network Settings............................................................ 38         RSSI Threshold ...............................................................................39         Wireless MAC Filtering.................................................................40          Chapter 8 Management........................................................ 42    Management VLAN Settings.................................................. 43  Advanced Settings....................................................................... 44 TimeZone........................................................................................47  Auto Reboot Settings................................................................ 48  Wi-Fi Scheduler............................................................................... 49  Tools.................................................................................................. 50  Account/Firmware........................................................................ 53  Backup/Restore ............................................................................. 54  Log.................................................................................................... 56 Logout/Reset................................................................................. 57Appendix ................................................................................. 58  FCC Interference Statement.................................................. 59  IC Interference Statement.................................................... 60  CE Interference Statement..................................................... 62         Table of Contents
4Chapter 1 Product Overview
5Maximum data rates are based on IEEE 802.11 standards. Actual throughput and range may vary depending on many factors including environmental conditions, distance between devices, radio interference in the operating environment, and mix of devices in the network. Features and specications subject to change without notice. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For United States of America: Copyright © 2018 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.Key Features>  Dual radio 2x2 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Access Point with multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO)> Supportupto867Mbpsin5GHzfrequencybandand400Mbpsin2.4GHz frequency band (with 2ss/VHT40 clients). > Highpoweredamplierstoimprovethewirelesscoverageandusesa special radio frequency pattern to increase its receiver sensitivity for improved performance.>  Support 802.11ac Wave 2.0 technology to enhance overall bandwidth and speed to wireless client devices.>  Systemic and distributed management over EnGenius ezMaster and EWS Management switch without licensing or subscription fee.>  360° omni-directional antennas to achieve comprehensive coverage for networking client devices under a pervasive environment.> Compliancewith802.3af&48VPoEInputforexibleinstallationover100 meters (328 feet).> Performone-clickupdatetodeliveracongurationovermulti-segments for managed Access Points.>  Choose an operating mode to meet your management and deployment requirement. Introduction EnGenius AP Dot (EMD2) is designed with a smaller size, but provides highly AC1300 performance combine with power plug. EMD2 also be  built-in EnMesh™ wireless link technology to extend Wi-Fi ranges throughout your entire home or small ofce all the time. Introduction - EMD2 To protect sensitive data during wireless transmissions, the device offers different encryption settings for wireless  communications,  including  industry  standard WPA and WPA2 encryption. The AP also includes MAC address  ltering  to  allow  network  administrators  to provide network access only to known computers and other devices based on their MAC addresses.
6System RequirementsThe following are the Minimum System Requirements in ordercongurethedevice:  •  Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability • WindowsOS(XP,Vista,7,8),orMacOS,Linux-basedoperatingsystems  •  Web-browsing application (i.e. Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or another similar browser application)Package ContentsThe EMD2 package contains the following items (all items mustbeinpackagetoissuearefund): •  EMD2 APdot Access Point  •  Network Cable •  Bracket  •  Screw Set  •  Quick Installation Guide.
7Dimensions(WxDxH):-62.5x62.5x52.7mmMounting:  - Wall mount (standard US/EU single gang wall jack)Environment:-Operatingtemperature:0°C~35°C-Operatinghumidity:0%~90%typical-Storagetemperature:-20°C~60°C WirelessOperatingMode:AP ModeMesh AP ModeAutoChannelSelection:  - Setting varies by regulatory domainsSSIDs:  - Supports up to 8 SSIDs per frequency bandVLAN Tag / VLAN Pass-throughWireless Client ListGuestNetwork:  - Allocates a separate network segment for guest access within the same WLANQoS:  - Supports 802.11e/WMMBand SteeringMobility:   - PMKSA support for fast roamingSecurity:   - WEP encryption: 64/128/152-bit  - WPA/WPA2 Enterprise/PSK  - Hidden SSID   - MAC address ltering (up to 50 MAC)RadioSpecicationDualConcurrentRadio:-2.4GHz:802.11b/g/nwithmaxdatarateupto400Mbps-5GHz:802.11a/n/acwithmaxdatarateupto867MbpsTransmitPower:  - Max transmit power is limited by regulatory powerRadioChains/SpatialStreams:-2x2:2SupportedRadioTechnology:-802.11b:Direct-SequenceSpread-Spectrum(DSSS)-802.11a/g/n/ac:OrthogonalFrequency-DivisionMultiplexing(OFDM)Channelization:- 802.11ac with 20/40/80 MHz channel width- 802.11n with 20/40 MHz channel width- 802.11a/b/g with 20 MHz channel widthSupportedModulation:-802.11b:BPSK,QPSK,CCK-802.11a/g/n:BPSK,QPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM-802.11ac:BPSK,QPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM,256-QAMSupporteddatarates(Mbps):-802.11b:1,2,5.5,11-802.11a/g:6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54-802.11n:6.5to400(MCS0toMCS15)-802.11ac:6.5to867(MCS0toMCS9,NSS=1to2)InternalAntenna:  - 2.2 dBi 2.4 GHz antennas  - 5.9 dBi 5 GHz antennasInterface:  - 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Port   - 1 x Reset button  - 1 x DC inTechnical Specications - EMD2
8Band SteeringMobility:  - PMKSA support for fast roamingSecurity:-WEPencryption:64/128/152-bitSecurity:-WEPencryption:64/128/152-bitLEDIndicator-   WPA/WPA2 Enterprise/PSK  - Hidden SSID -MACaddressltering(upto50MAC)  - Client isolation  ManagementDeployment Options  - Standalone Mode  - Managed Mode (by Neutron Switch or ezMaster)Conguration  - Web Interface (HTTP)  - SNMP v1/v2c/v3 with MIB I/II and private MIB  - CLI (Telnet)Firmware Upgrade  - Web interface or CLI (FTP/HTTP)Backup / Restore Settings  - Revert to factory default settingsScheduleReboot:-SpeciesintervaltorebootsystemperiodicallyE-mailAlert/SyslogNoticationTechnical Specications - EMD2
9Physical Interface (EMD2)Dimensions and Weights62.5x62.5x52.7mm 1.LEDIndicators:LEDsforPower,5GHz,2.4GHzWirelessConnection,Reset, Reboot.2.ResetButton:Press,holdforover10secondstoresettofactorydefault settings3.10/100/1000LANPorts:RJ45accessports4.  DC Power in1 2341
10Chapter 2 Before You Begin
11Windows  XP/Windows  7/Windows  8/Windows 10InordertousetheAccessPoint,youmustrstconguretheTCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. 1a. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel1b. Move your mouse to the lower right hot corner to  display the Charms Bar and select the Control Panel in Windows 8 OS.1c. In Windows 10, click Start to select All APPs to enter the folder of Windows system for selecting Control Panel. Computer SettingsWindows XP Windows 7Windows 8Windows 10
122a. In Windows XP, click Network Connections. 2b. In  Windows  7/Windows  8/Windows  10, 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.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.
13Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.Forexample:APIPaddress:192.168.1.1 PCIPaddress:192.168.1.2–192.168.1.255 PCSubnetmask:255.255.255.0
14Apple Mac OS X1.  Go to System Preferences (Which can be opened in the Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu).2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section.3. Highlight Ethernet.4. In Congure IPv4, select Manually.5. Enter an IP address that is different from the Access Point and Subnet mask then press OK.Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.Forexample:AdeviceIPaddress:192.168.1.1 PCIPaddress:192.168.1.2–192.168.1.255 PCSubnetmask:255.255.255.06. Click Apply when done.
151. Ensure that the computer in use has an Ethernet Controller port (RJ-45 Ethernet Port). For moreinformation, verify with your computer’s user manual.2. Connect one end of the Category 5e Ethernet cable intotheRJ-45portoftheEMD2andtheotherendtotheRJ-45portofthecomputer.Ensurethatthecableissecurely connected to the EMD2 and the computer.3. Connect the EMD2 AP to ther to an available electrical outlet. Once both connections are secure, verify the following:    a) Ensure that the POWER light is on (it will be Blue).   b) Once all three lights are on, proceed to set up the    Access Point using the computer.Hardware InstallationEthernetPCPowerOutlet
16Mounting the EMD2 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling / wall using the provided mounting kit.2.Inserttheprovidedshortscrewsintothemountingholestoxthebrackettotheceiling/wall.3. Check the align mark between unit and bracket in the right place. Then, the power and ethernet cable can smoothly pass through the groove space.4. Mount the access point to the bracket by rotating the unit clockwise about 45 degree to secure it in place.
17Chapter 3 Conguring Your Access Point
18This section will show you how to congure the deviceusingtheweb-basedcongurationinterface.Default SettingsPlease use your Ethernet port or wireless network adapter to connect the Access Point.IP Address 192.168.1.1Username/Password admin/admin Web Conguration1.  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 congurationpage.* The model name will be varied in the web browser.3. If successful, you will be logged in and see the EAP User Menu.Conguring Your Access Point
19Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network
20 The EMD2 has the ability to operate in various modes. This chapter describes the operating modes of above two models.Access Point ModeIn Access Point Mode, the EMD2 behaves like a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n networks.ThestationsandclientsmustbeconguredtousethesameSSID(ServiceSetIdentier)andsecuritypasswordtoassociate with the EMD2. The EMD2 supports up to eight (8) SSIDs per band (16 total) at the same time for secure access.  AP Mesh ModeEMD2ClientClientClient ClientClientClient2.4 GHz 5 GHz
21Under the AP Mesh mode, the EMD2 can be used as the central connection hub for station or clients thatsupportIEEE802.11b/g/nnetwork.Underthismode,theEMD2canbeconguredwiththesameMeshSSIDandsecuritypassword in order to associate with other EMD2, as well as connect with clients under the same SSID and encryption signatures. For example, you would use one band to connect Access Points in range with Mesh mode and the other band tobroadcasttrafconthenetwork.WDS Bridge ModeEMD2
22Chapter 5 Overview
23Save ChangesThis page lets you save and apply the settings shown under Unsaved changes list, or Revert the unsaved changes and revert to the previous settings that were in effect. Device StatusClicking the Device Status link 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 Note: VLAN ID is only applicable in Access Point, WDS AP or WDS BR mode. •   The  Memory Information section shows usage of memory such as Total Available, Free, Cached, Buffered Overview
24•   The LAN Information section shows the Local Area Network settings such as the LAN IP Address, Subnet mask, Primary DNS Address, Secondary DNS Address, status of DHCP client, and status of Spanning Tree protocol (STP).   The Wireless LAN Information 2.4 GHz/5 GHz section shows wireless information such as Operation Mode, Frequency, and Channel. Since this Access Point supports multiple-SSIDs, information about each SSID, the ESSID, and security settings, are displayed Note: ProleSettingsareonlyapplicableinAccessPointand WDS AP modes.•   The Statistics section shows Mac information such as SSID, MAC address, RX and TX.
252.4 GHz/5 GHz Connection ListClick the connection link under the Overview menu displays the connection list of clients associated to the AP’s 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for each client. Clicking Refresh updates the client list.Note:  Only applicable in Access Point and WDS AP modes.2.4 GHz/5 GHz WDS Link ListClick the connection link under the Overview menu. This page displays the current status of the WDS link, including WDS Link ID, MAC Address, Link Status and RSSI.Note: Only applicable in WDS AP and WDS Bridge modes.RealtimeTheRealtimesectioncontainsthefollowingoptions:  CPU Loading: 3 minutes CPU loading percentage information, it displays current loading, average loading and peak loading status. Left bar is loading percentage; button is time tracing. Interval is every 3 secondsConnections   Realtime
26  Trafc Loading: 2.4GHz and 5GHz and Ethernet port inboundandoutboundtrafcbycurrent,averageandpeak time.    Realtime Connection (Pkts): Overview on current active network connections. It displays UDP and TCP packets information and other connection status. UDP connections curve is in blue; TCP connection curve is in green; others curve is in red. Below of chart shows connections source and destination.
27Chapter 6 Network
28IPv4/IPv6 SettingsThis page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings.IP Network Settings: Select whether the device IP address willuseastaticIPaddressspeciedintheIPaddresseldor be obtained automatically when the device connects to a DHCP server.IP Address: The IP address of this device.Subnet Mask: The IP Subnet mask of this device.Gateway: The 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.Save: Click Savetoconrmthechanges.Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) SettingsThis page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling the Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops in your LAN network.Spanning Tree Status:EnablesorDisablestheSpanningTree function. Default is Disable.Hello  Time: Species 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: SpeciesBridgeMaxAgeinseconds.IfanotherBasic
29bridge in the spanning tree does not send a hello packet for a long period of time, it is assumed to be inactive.Forward Delay:SpeciesBridgeForwardDelayinseconds.Forwarding delay time is the time spent in each of the Listening and Learning states before the Forwarding state is entered. This delay is provided so that when a new bridge comesontoabusynetwork,itanalyzesdatatrafcbeforeparticipating in the network.Priority: SpeciesthePriorityNumber.Asmallernumberhas a greater priority than a larger number.Save: Click Savetoconrmthechanges.
30Chapter7 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wireless
31Wireless SettingsDevice 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.Band Steering: Enable Band Steering to send 802.11n clients to the 5 GHz band, where 802.11b/g clients cannot go, and leave 802.11b/g clients in 2.4GHz to operate at their slower rates. Before implementing this feature, we suggest you to assure the both 2.4GHz and 5GHz SSID, as welll as security settings must be the same. EnGenius Band Steering supports following advanced settings, *Force 5GHz:WhenbandsteeringisconguredtoForce5GHz mode, the AP will not dual band capable client devices to network to the 2.4GHz band only if the client devices are not currently associated on 2.4GHz radio in this AP. *Prefer 5GHz:WhenbandsteeringisconguredtoPrefer5GHz  mode, the AP will steer dual band capable client devices to 5GHz radio when the RSSI value of these client devices on 5GHz radio is more than set one. The allowed RSSIvaluefordefaultsettingis-75dBm. *Band Balance: When band steering is congured toBand Balance mode, the AP will steer dual band capable client devices to 5GHz when the RSSI value of these client devices on 5GHz radio is more than set one. To evenly allocate RF resource on the both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios, users also can set the portion of client devices on 5GHz radio to assure smoothly connection. The default value of the5GHzradiois75%.Save: Click Savetoconrmthechanges.Wireless
32This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of this AP.2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless NetworkOperation Mode: Scrow down this list to select operation modes for implementing on this radio. The default operation mode is Access Point on base stations and Access Points and is Client Bridge on Client Premise Equipements (CPE).  Meanwhile, EnGenius outdoor devices also support WDS modes for peer to peer or peer to multi-peer connections. Wireless Mode: Scrow down this list to select wireless broadcasting standard on 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands. Channel HT Mode: Scrow down this list to select bandwidth for operating under a frequency band. The default channel bandwidth is 20 MHz on 2.4GHz frequency radio and 40 MHz on 5GHz frequency radio. Considering the different applications, users can decide to implement a channel bandwidthtofulllrealapplications.Thelargerthechannel,the greater the transmission quality and speed.Transmit Power (Tx Power): Default Tx power is Auto to obey regulartory power of each country.Channel: Click Configuration button to open a new windows to configure channels for performing wireless service.
33Wireless SecurityTheWirelessSecuritysectionletsyouconguretheAP’ssecurity modesSecuirty Mode: Including WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. We strongly recommend you to use WPA2-PSK mode.* Setting of WEP mode:Auth Type: Select Open System or Shared Key.Input Type:  ASCII:RegularText(recommended)   Hexadecimal Numbers (For advanced users)Key Length: Select the desired option and ensure thatwireless clients use the same setting. Your choices are 64, 128, and 152-bit password lengths.Default Key: Select the Key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only. You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key.Encryption Key Number: Enter the Key Value or values you wish to use. Only the Key selected as Default is required. The others are optional.
34* Setting of WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK Mixed (Pre-Shared Key):Encryption:YoumayselectAES,TKIPorBoth(TKIP+AES)to be the encryption type you would like. 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 to 63 characters in length. If using HEX format, the Key must be 64 HEX characters in length.Group Key Update Interval: Species how often, inseconds, the Group Key changes. The default value is 3600.**  Setting  of  WPA-Enterprise  &  WPA2-Enterprise  (Pre-Shared Key):Encryption: Select the WPA encryption type you would like. Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings.Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server.Radius Port: Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius server.
35Radius Secret: Enter the secret required to connect to the Radius server.Radius Accounting: Enable or disable 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.Radius Accounting Secret: Enter the secret required toconnect to the Radius accounting server.Interim Accounting Interval: Species how often, inseconds, the accounting data sends.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.
36Wireless AdvancedWireless Trafc ShapingTrafc shaping regulates the ow of packets leaving aninterface to deliver improved Quality of Service.Enable Trafc Shaping:Defaultisdisable.YoumaycheckthisoptiontoenableWirelessTrafcShapingperSSID.Download Limit: Speciesthewirelesstransmissionspeedused for downloading. Upload Limit: Species the wireless transmission speedused for uploading.Per User: Check this option to enable wireless trafcshaping per user function. This function allow users to limit the maximum download / upload bandwidth for each client devices on this SSID.Save: Click Savetoconrmthechanges.
37Fast RoamingEnable the function to serve mobile client devices that roam from Access Point to Access Point. Some applications running on Client devices require fast re-association when they roam to a different Access PointPlease enter the settings of the SSID and initialize the Security mode to WPA enterprise, as well as to set the Radius Server rstly.UserscanenabletheFastRoamingandimplementtheadvanced search.Please also set the same enterprise Encryption under the same SSID on other Access Points and enable the Fast Roaming. When the conguration is realized ondifferent Access Point, the mobile client devices can run the voice service and require seamless roaming to prevent delay in conversation from Access Point to Access Point.             Enable Fast Roaming: Enable or disable fast roaming feature.Enable Advanced Search: Enable or disable advanced search feature.
38Adding a guest network to allow visitors to use the internet withoutgivingoutyourofceorcompanywirelesssecurity.You can add a guest network to each wireless network in the 2.4GHz frequencies and 5GHz frequencies.SSID: Specied the SSID for the current prole.. Choicesgivenare:Disabled,DenyMACinthelist,orAllowMACinthe list.Hidden SSID: Check this option to hide SSID from clients, If checked, this SSID will not appear in the AP detect.Client Isolation: Click the appropriate radio button to allow or prevent communication between client devices.IP address: The IP Address of this device.Subnet Mask: The IP Subnet mask of this device.Starting IP Address: TherstIPAddressintherangeofthe addresses by the DHCP server.Ending IP Address: The last IP Address in the range of addresses assigned by the DHCP server.Guest Network Settings
39Enable : Enable the Fast Handover feature by ensuring that each client is served by at least one Access Point at any time. Access Points continuously monitor the connectivity quality of any client in their range and efciently sharethis information with other Access Points in the vincinity of that client to coordinate which of them should serve the client best.RSSI: Enter the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Index) in order to determine the handover procedure which the current wireless link will terminate. RSSI is an indication of the power level being received by the antenna. Therefore, the higher the RSSI number, the stronger the signal.RSSI Threshold
40Wireless MAC Filtering is used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients (computers, tablet PCs, NAS, smartphones, etc.) according to their MAC addresses. You can manually add a MAC address to restrict permission to accessEAP1750H.Thedefaultsettingis:Disable Wireless MAC Filter.Note:  Only applicable in Access Point and WDS AP mode.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. Choicesgivenare:Disabled,DenyMACinthelist,orAllowMAC in the list.MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the wireless client youwishtocongurefor.Add: Click Add to add the MAC address to the MAC Address table.Delete: Deletes the selected entries.Save: Click Save to apply the changes.Wireless MAC Filtering
41This page allows you to congure advanced wirelesssettings for the EWS550AP/EWS510AP/EWS511AP. It is recommended that the default settings are used unless the user has experience with more advanced networking features. 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless AdvancedData Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput of data in the EAP1750H.The lower the data rate, the lower the throughput, though transmission distance will be lowered as well. Transmit Power: Sets the power output of the wireless signal.RTS/CTS Threshold:Speciesthethresholdpackagesizefor RTC/CTS. A smaller number causes RTS/CTS packets to be sent more often and in turn consumes more bandwidth.Distance: Species the distance between Access Pointsand clients. Longer distances may drop high-speed connections.Aggregation: Merges data packets into one packet. This option reduces the number of packets, but increases packet sizes.Save: Click Savetoconrmthechanges.Wireless Advanced
42Chapter 8 Management
43Management VLAN SettingsThis page allows you to assign a VLAN tag to packets sent over the network. A VLAN is a group of computers on a networkwhosesoftwarehasbeencongured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.Note:  Only applicable in Access Point and WDS AP modes.Management VLAN:IfyournetworkincludesVLANs,youcan enable Management VLAN ID for packets passing through the Access Point with a tag. Save: Click SavetoconrmthechangesorCancel to cancel and return to previous settings.Note: IfyoureconguretheManagementVLANID,youmay lose your connection to this AP. Verify that the   DHCP server supports the recongured VLAN ID andthen reconnect to this AP using the new IP address. MGMT VLAN Settings
44SNMP SettingsThis page allows you to assign the Contact Details, Location, Community Name, and Trap Settings for a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP 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. Upon receiving these messages, SNMP compatible devices (called agents) returns the data stored in their Management Information Bases.SNMP Enable/Disable:EnablesordisablestheSNMPfeature.Contact: Speciesthecontactdetailsofthedevice.Location: Speciesthelocationofthedevice.Community Name (Read Only): Speciesthepasswordfor the SNMP community for read only access.Community Name (Read/Write):Speciesthepasswordfor the SNMP community with read/write access.Trap Destination Address:SpeciestheIPaddressofthecomputer that will receive the SNMP traps.Trap Destination Community Name: Speciesthepassword for the SNMP trap community.SNMPv3: Enables or disables the SNMPv3 feature.User Name:SpeciestheusernameforSNMPv3.Auth Protocol:Selectstheauthenticationprotocoltype:MDS or SHA.Auth Key: Speciestheauthenticationkey.Priv Protocol:Selectstheprivacyprotocoltype:DES.Priv Key: Speciestheprivacykeyforprivacy.Advanced Settings
45Engine ID: SpeciestheengineIDforSNMPv3.Apply Save: Click Apply Save to apply the changes.CLI SettingsCLI:TheCommandLineInterface(CLI)allowsyoutotypecommands instead of choosing them from a menu or selecting an icon.SSH:EnableSecureShell(SSH)tomakesecure,encryptedconnections in the network. Secure Shell is a network protocol that allows data to be exchanged using a secure channel between two network devices.HTTPS: Enable HTTPS to transfer and display web content securely. The Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is a TCP/IP protocol used by web servers to transfer and display web content securely.  Email AlertYou can use the Email Alert feature to send messages to the congured 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 insteadStatus: Enable this function for further settings.From: Enter the email address to show the sender of the email.To: Enter the address to receive email alerts.Subject: Enter the text to appear in the email subject line.
46Username: 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.Port:  Enter the SMTP port number to use for outbound emails.
47Time SettingThis page allows you to set the internal clock of the AP. Manually Set Date and Time: Manually specify the date and time.Synchorize with PC:ClickthisbuttontosynchorizeDate and time of this AP with the PC.Automatically Get Date and Time: Select Automatically Get Date and Time and check whether you wish to enter the IP address of an NTP server or use the default NTP server to have the internal clock set automatically.Time Zone: Choose a time zone to implement the service for this AP.Enable Daylight Saving:Checkwhetherdaylightsavings applies to your area.Start:Selecttheday,month,andtimewhendaylightsavings time starts.Enable Daylight Saving:Selecttheday,month,andtimewhen daylight savings times ends.Time Zone
48Auto Reboot Settings You can specify how often you wish to reboot the AP.Auto Reboot Setting: Enables or disables the AutoReboot function.Timer:Selectthedayandenterthetimeyouwouldliketo reboot automatically.Save:ClickSave to apply the changes.
49Wi-Fi SchedulerThe Wi-Fi Scheduler can be created for use in enforcing rules. For example, if you wish to restrict web access to Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm, you could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri while entering a Start time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm to limit access to these times.Status: Enables or disables the Wi-Fi scheduler function.Wireless Radio: Select 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the drop- down list for the preferred band type.SSID Selection: Select a SSID from the drop-down list.Schedule Templates: Select a schedule template from the drop-down list.Day(s): Place a checkmark in the boxes for the desired days or select the All Week radio button to select all seven days of the week.Duration:TheStartTimeisenteredintwoelds.Therstbox is for hours and the second box is for minutes. The End Time is entered in the same format as the Start time.
50Ping Test Parameters This page allows you to analyze the connection quality of the AP and trace the routing table to a target in the network.Target IP: Enter the IP address you would like to search.Ping Packet Size: Enter the packet size of each ping.Number of Pings: Enter the number of times you wish to ping. Start Ping: Click Start Ping to begin pinging the target device (via IP).Traceroute Target: Enter the IP address or domain name you wish to trace.Start Traceroute: Click Start Traceroute to begin the trace route operation.Tools
51Speed Test Parameters / LED Control This page allows you to implement speed test to realize the throughput of a target DUT.Target IP / Domain Name: Enter an IP address or domain name you wish to impelement a speed test for realizing the variance on wireless speed.Time Period: Enter the time in seconds that you would like the test to implement for and in how many intervals. IPv4/IPv6 Port: This Access Points uses IPv4 5001 andIPv6 5002 port for the speed test.Start:Clickstarttoimplementspeedtest.LED ControlControl LED on/off for Power, LAN interface, or 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WLAN interface.Power: Enables or disables the Power LED indicator.LAN: Enables or disables the LAN LED indicator.WLAN-2.4 GHz: Enables or disables the WLAN-2.4 GHz LED indicator.WLAN-5  GHz:  Enables or disables the WLAN-5 GHz LED indicator.
52Device Discovery This page allows you to discover devices from network for Operation Mode, IP Address, System MAC Address and Firmware version.
53This page allows you to change the AP username and password. 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.Account SettingsAdministrator Username: Enter a new username forlogging in to the New Name entry box.Current Password: Enter the old password for logging in to the Old Password entry box.New Password: Enter the new password for logging in to the New Password entry box.Verify Password: Re-enter the new password in the ConrmPasswordentryboxforconrmation.Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes.Firmware UpgradeThis page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the AP.To Perform the Firmware Upgrade:1.  Click the Choose Filebuttonandnavigatethe OSlesystemtothelocationoftheupgradele.2.  Selecttheupgradele.ThenameofthelewillappearintheUpgradeFileeld.3.  Click the Upload button to commence the rmwareupgrade.Note:  The device is unavailable during the Firmware upgrade process and must restart when the upgrade is completed. Any connections to or through the device will be lost.Account Firmware
54Backup/RestoreThis page allows you to save the current device configurations. When you save your configurations, you also can reload the saved configurations into the device through the Restore Saved Settings from a file section. If extreme problems occur, or if you have set the AP incorrectly, you can use the Reset button in the Revert to Factory Default Settings section to restore all the configurations of the AP to the original default settings.Backup Setting: Click Export to save the current configured settings.Restore New Setting: To restore settings that have been previously backed up, click Browse, select the file, and click Restore.Restore to Default: Click Reset button to restore the AP to its factory default settings.
55User SettingThe function allows you to backup the current device configurations into the AP as the default value. If extreme problems occur, or if you have set the AP incorrectly, you can push the Reset button to revert all the configurations of the AP to the user default.Back Up Setting as Default:  Click Backup to backup the user settings you would like to the device’s memory for the default settings.Restore to User Default:ClickRestore to restore user settings to the factory standard settings.Note1: After setting the current settings as the default, you should click the Restore to Default on the web interface for reverting the settings into the factory default instead of pushing the reset button.Note2: Please write down your account and password before saving. The user settings will now become the new default settings at the next successful login.
56System LogThe AP automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. To view the logged information, click the Log link under the System Manager menu. If there is not enough internal memory to log all events, older events are deleted from the log. When powered down or rebooted, the log will be cleared.Status:Enable/Disablethisfunction.Log type: You may choose one of log types to display logs in the following window. The default log types is All. Remote LogThis page allows you to setup the Remote Log functions for this AP.Remote Log:Enable/Disablethisfunction.Log Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the log server.Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes.Log
57LogoutLogout: Click Logout  in Management menu to logout.Pleaseconrmagaintologoutthesystemornot.ResetIn some circumstances, it may be required to force the device to reboot. Click on Reset to reboot the AP.Once you click reset button, you will see the options for reboot or restore this AP.Rebootthedevice:Clickittorebootthisdevice.RestoretoFactoryDefault:Clickittoresetthisdevicetofactory default setting. RestoretoUserDefault:Clickittoresetthisdevicetouser default settings.
58Appendix
59Federal 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:  •  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  •  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  •  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that  to which the receiver is connected.  •  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.     FCC Caution:     Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate       this equipment.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.IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only.Appendix A
60Europe – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with Directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commission of the European Community.- Declaration of ConformityPlease added certication standard in your user manual which depended on the test standards your device performed. or- If the DoC should be a simplied version, please take below as reference –Hereby, EnGenius Networks declares that the EMD2 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:Importer: EnGenius Networks Europe B.V.Importer Address:  ESP 240, 5633 AC Eindhoven, The NetherlandsManufacturer : EnGenius Networks. Inc.Manufacturer Address: No.500, Fusing 3rd Rd., Hwa-Ya Technology Park Kuei-Shan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan (R.O.C.)Appendix B - CE Interference Statement

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