EnGenius Technologies ENSTAC AC866 2x2 5GHz CPE User Manual Pt 1 rev

EnGenius Technologies AC866 2x2 5GHz CPE Pt 1 rev

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User Manual Pt.1.rev

User ManualBusiness SolutionsAC866 5GHz Ultra Long-Range Wireless Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment EnStationACversion 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............................................................... 6 Package Contents......................................................................... 7 TechnicalSpecications..............................................................8 Physical Interface.......................................................................... 10Chapter 2 Before You Begin................................................. 11 Computer Settings....................................................................... 12 Hardware Installation................................................................. 15 Mounting the EnStationAC...................................................... 16Chapter 3 Conguring Your Access Point......................... 19  Default Settings./Web Conguration................................ 20Chapter 4 Status.................................................................... 21 Main Status..................................................................................... 22 Connection...................................................................................... 24Chapter 5 Network .............................................................. 26 Basic IP Settings............................................................................ 27 SpanningTreeProtocolSetting.............................................28Chapter 6 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless....................................... 29 Wireless Settings.......................................................................... 30 Wireless Network.......................................................................... 31 SSIDProle......................................................................................33 Wireless Security.......................................................................... 34 Wireless MAC Filtering............................................................... 35 Wireless Advanced..................................................................... 36 WPS Mixed-Enterprise: AP/WDS AP Mode........................... 37 WDSLinkSettings.......................................................................38 Client Bridge Settings.............................................................. 39 Guest Network Settings............................................................ 40Chapter 7 Management ........................................................ 41 Management VLAN Settings.................................................. 42 Advanced Settings....................................................................... 43 CLI Settings/Email Alert............................................................. 44 Time Zone........................................................................................ 46 Auto Reboot Settings................................................................ 47 Wi-FiScheduler...............................................................................48 Tools.................................................................................................. 49 Account/Firmware........................................................................ 51 Backup/Restore ............................................................................. 52 Log...................................................................................................... 54 Logout/Reset................................................................................. 55Appendix................................................................................. 56 FCC Interference Statement................................................... 57 CEInterferenceStatement......................................................58Table 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 © 2015 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.Key Features• Upto26dBmtransmitpowerenablinglongrangeconnectivity• SupportsIEEE802.11ac/a/nwirelessstandardswithupto866 Mbps data rate.• Internal19dBihighgaindirectionalantenna• CanbeusedwithincludedPoEadapterorvia802.3atPoE  802.3at-capableswitches.• Canbesupply802.3afpowersourceusedwithincludedPoE  adapterpoweradapterorvia802.3atPoE-capableswitches• SecuredGuestNetworkoptionavailable• Advanced256-QAMtechnologytoachieveoptimalperformance throughout ultra-long distance Introduction The EnStationAC is a high-powered, ultra long-range 2x2 Wireless802.11ac/a/nOutdoorAccessPointwithspeedsupto866Mbpsonbothitshigh-powered5GHzradios.Itcanbeconguredasan:AccessPoint,ClientBridgeorWDS(AP,Station & Bridge). The EnStationAC is designed to operate in a variety of outdoor environments. Its high-powered, long-range characteristics make it a cost effective alternative to ordinary Access Points that don’t have the range and reach to connect to a growing number of wireless CPEs who Introductionwish to connect to a business network. The EnStationAC supportsthe5GHzfrequencybandforcommunicatingtoother 5GHz frequency bands Access Points concurrently.Several EnStationACs can be networked in a campus setting using the 5 GHz band between countries. TheEnStationAC is easy to install in virtually any location with
6itsincludedPoE(Power overEthernet)Adapterfor quickoutdoor installation. The EnStationAC enables network administrators to control its transmit power and features settings for selecting VHT80 bandwidth to perform tureAC transmission. The EnStationAC also supports wireless encryption including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)EncryptionandIEEE802.1XwithRADIUS.)System RequirementsThe following are the Minimum System Requirements in ordertocongure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, Safari, or another similar browser application)
7Package ContentsThe EnStationAC package contains the following items:* •EnStationACCustomerPremisesEquipment•PoEAdapter(EPA5006GP)•PoleMountStrap•WallMountBracketBase•ScrewSetsKit•Rubber•SealingNut•DynamicStick•QuickInstallationGuide*(allitemsmustbeinpackagetoissuearefund):
8Optimal PerformanceDistanceControl(AckTimeout)Multicast SupportedData Rate SelectionAuto Channel SelectionBSSID Support Easily ManagementVLAN Tag / VLAN Pass-throughGuest NetworkQoS:ComplaintwithIEEE802.11e/WMMRADIUSAccountingWirelessSTA(Client)connectionlistTrafcShaping(PerSSID)Intuitive ToolsSNMP v1/v2c/v3 supportMIB I/II, Private MIBSaveCongurationasDefaultCLI SupportWiFi-Scheduler/Auto RebootE-mail AlertReinforcement SecurityWEPEncryption-64/128/152bitWPA/WPA2Enterprise(WPA-EAPusingTKIPorAES)Hide SSID in beaconsMACaddresslteringupto32MACsperSSIDStandard:IEEE802.11ac/a/non5GHzIEEE802.3atIEEE802.3afAntennaInternal 19dBi high gain directional antenna Physical Interface2 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port with PoE support LAN(PoE)PortsupportsIEEE802.3atPoEInput LANPortsupportsIEEE802.3afPoEOutputLED IndicatorPowerLAN 1LAN 2WLANLED(Weak,Medium,Strong)Power RequirementsInclude PoE Adapter, 54V/0.6AIEEE802.3atsupportOperation ModesAccess PointClient BridgeWDSWDS DetailWDS APWDS BridgeWDS StationTechnical Specications
9Https SupportSSHQoS (Quality of Service)ComplaintwithIEEE802.11estandardPhysical/Environment ConditionsOperating: Temperature:-4°Fto158°F(-20°Cto70°C) Humidity(non-condensing):90%orlessStorage:  Temperature:-22°Fto176°F(-30°Cto80°C) Humidity(non-condensing):90%orless
10Physical InterfaceDimensions and WeightsDimension:190mm(7.48”)Height:38mm(1.9”)Weight:527g(1.16lbs) 1 WLAN Signal LED: Applied on Client Bridge/WDS(1)Red:WeakSignal:Connectingqualityisbad.(2)Yellow:ConnectingqualityisNormal.(3)Green:ConnectionqualityisGood. 2 LAN(PoE) Signal LED 3 LAN Signal LED of the 2nd Port 4 Power Signal: 5 LAN Port 1 (802.3at PoE Input): Gigabit Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 6 LAN Port 2(802.3af PSE Output): Gigabit Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 54162 3
11Chapter 2 Before You Begin
12Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 8InordertousetheEnStationAC,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.2a. In Windows XP, click Network Connections. 2b. In Windows 7/Windows 8, click View Network Status and Tasks in the Network and Internet section, then select Change adapter settings.Computer SettingsWindows XP Windows 7
133. 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 EnStationACand Subnet mask, then click OK.Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.Forexample:EnStationAC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 EnStationAC 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:EnStationAC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. Remove the rear bottom panel.2. 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 Adapter.3. Connect the Power cord to the PoE Adapter and plug the other end in to an electrical outlet.4. Connect the second Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the PoE Adapter and the other end to the Ethernet port on the computer.5. Place the panel back into device Note: The EnStationAC should ONLY be powered viaEthernet cable connected to included supports both IEEE 802.3atPoE(PoweroverEthernet)ortheincludedPoEAdapter.Youmayuseeitheroneasthepowersource.Do NOT use both at the same time. Note: TheEnStationACcansupplythe802.3afpowersource when used with included PoE Adapter..Thisdiagramdepictsthehardwareconguration.To attach the EnStationAC to a pole using the provided pole mounting kit:Hardware InstallationEthernetPCPowerOutletPoE Adapter
16Mounting the EnStationACUsingtheprovidedhardware,theEnStationACcanbeattachedtoawallorapole.1. EnStation 3. Bracket 5. Screw Set Kit 6. Sealing Nut4. Pole Mounting Strap 7. Dynamic Stick 8. Rubber2. PoE Adapter& Power Cord
17Wall mounting the EnStation1. Put the included rubber into the bracket.2. Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket.3. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as tighten it.4. Put the nock washer on the dynamic stick.5. Assemble t he mounting parts to the EnStation. .6. Determine the mounting location. Mark and drill two pilot holes aligning to the screw holes of the bracket7. Put wall anchors into the holes and insert screw into the wall anchor.8. Screw and secrue the bracket in the place.12345678Dimension:A:Ø5.5*18mmB:Ø8*25mmBA
18Pole mounting the EnStation1. Put the included rubber into the bracket.2. Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket.3. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as tighten it.4. Put the nock washer on the dynamic stick.5. Assemble t he mounting parts to the EnStation. .6. Thread the open end of the pole strap through the two tabs on the bracket.7. Lock and tighten pole strap to secure bracket to the pole.1234567
19Chapter 3 Conguring Your Access Point
20This 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/Chrome) and enter the IP Address http://192.168.1.1Note: 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-base congurationpage.3. If successful, you will be logged in and see the EnStationACUserInterface.Conguring Your Access Point
21Chapter 4 Status
22Save ChangesThis page lets you save and apply the settings shown under Unsaved changes list, or cancel 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 information is only applicable in Access Point or WDS AP mode. Main Status
23•  The LAN Information section shows the Local Area Network settings such as the LAN IP Address, Subnet mask, and DNS Address.•  The Wireless LAN Information 5 GHz section shows wirelessinformationsuchasOperatingMode,Frequency,and Channel. Since the EnStationAC 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.
245 GHz Connection ListClicktheconnectionlinkundertheOverviewmenudisplaysthe connection list of clients associated to the EnStationAC’s 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.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.Connection
25Client Bridge Connection StatusClick the connection link under the Overview menu. Thispage displays the connection status between Access Point, including associated SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode,currentchannel,security,TxDataRate(Mbps),Currentnoise level and signal strength.
26Chapter 5 Network
27IPv4/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.Basic IP Settings
28Spanning 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.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bridge 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.
29Chapter 6 Wireless
30Wireless 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.Save: Click Savetoconrmthechanges.Wireless
31This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of the EnStationAC.Wireless NetworkOperation Mode: Select Operation Mode.TheENH220EXTsupports multi-operation modes: Access Point, Client Bridge,orWDS(WDSAP,WDSBridge,andWDSStation).Wireless Mode: Supports802.11ac/a/nmixedmodein5GHz.Channel HT Mode: The default channel bandwidth is 20 MHz/40/80MHz.Thelargerthechannel,thegreaterthetransmission quality and speed.Extension Channel: Select the upper or lower channel. YourselectionmayaffecttheAutochannelfunction.Channel: Select the approriate channel and frequency. Select Auto to enable auto-channel selection.Transmit Power: Sets the power output of the wireless signal.Data Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput of data in the EnStationAC. Select the best balance for you and your network but note that the lower the data rate, the lower the throughput, though transmission distance is also lowered. RTS/CTS Threshold:Speciesthethresholdpackagesizefor RTC/CTS. A small number causes RTS/CTS packets to be sent more often and consumes more bandwidth.Client Limits: Limits the total number of clients.Aggregation: Merges data packets into one packet. This option reduces the number of packets, but also increases packetsizes.
32AP Detection: AP Detection can select the best channel to use by scanning nearby areas for Access Points.Distance: Species the distance between Access Pointsand clients. Note that longer distances may drop higher-speed connections.Save: Click SavetoconrmthechangesorCancel to cancel and return to previous settings.
33SSID ProleCurrent Prole: You can congure up to sixteen (16)different SSIDs (eight (8) per band). If multiple clientdevices will be accessing the network, you can arrange the devices into SSID groups. Click Edittoconguretheproleand check whether you want to enable extra SSID.SSID:SpeciestheSSIDforthecurrentprole.Suppressed SSID: Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey.Station Separation: Click the appropriate radio button to allow or prevent communication between client devices.VID:SpeciestheVLANtagforeachprole.Ifyournetowrkincludes VLANs, you can specify a VLAN ID for packets pass through the Access Point with a tag.Wireless Security: See the Wireless Security section.Isolation: Restrict clients communicating with different VIDs by selecting the radio button.Save: Click Save to accept the changes.
34Wireless SecurityThe Wireless Security section lets you congure theEnStationAC’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. It is strongly recommend that you use WPA2-PSK. 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.

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