Senao Networks TR9360 Wireless-N Pocket AP/Router User Manual Part 1

Senao Networks, Inc. Wireless-N Pocket AP/Router Part 1

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User Manual Part 1

Wireless-N Pocket AP/Router ETR9360 Wireless-N Pocket AP/Router V1.0
1 1. Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................................4 2. System Requirements ................................................................................................................................................4 3. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................5 4. Features .....................................................................................................................................................................6 5. Hardware Overview....................................................................................................................................................7 6. Before you Begin........................................................................................................................................................9 6.1 Considerations for Wireless Installation...........................................................................................................9 6.2 AP Router / AP / Client Bridge Modes ...........................................................................................................10 6.3 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Vista).........................................................................................................11 7. Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................................14 8. Configuring Travel Router.........................................................................................................................................19 8.1 Setup Wizard .................................................................................................................................................20 8.1.1 AP Router Mode.................................................................................................................................24 8.1.2 AP Mode.............................................................................................................................................34 8.1.3 Client Bridge Mode.............................................................................................................................36 8.2 Web-Based Configuration..............................................................................................................................37 8.2.1 System ...............................................................................................................................................37 8.2.2 Internet ...............................................................................................................................................53 8.2.3 Wireless..............................................................................................................................................63 8.2.4 Firewall...............................................................................................................................................82 8.2.5 Advanced ...........................................................................................................................................89
2 8.2.6 Tools ................................................................................................................................................100 8.3 AP and Client Bridge Modes........................................................................................................................108 8.4 Client Bridge Mode ......................................................................................................................................113 8.4.1 Wireless............................................................................................................................................113 Appendix A – FCC Interference Statement .......................................................................................................................116 Appendix B – IC Interference Statement...........................................................................................................................118
3 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.0 2010/03/31 Initial Release version
4 1. Package Contents • EnGenius TRAVEL ROUTER • Li-ion Battery • AC Adapter • RJ-45 Ethernet LAN Cable • CD-ROM with User Manual and Setup Utility • Quick Guide 2. System Requirements • RJ-45 Ethernet Based Internet Connection • Computer with Wireless Network function • Windows, Mac OS or Linux based operating systems • Internet Explorer or Firefox or Safari Web-Browser Software
5 3. Introduction TRAVEL ROUTER is the world’s smallest 11n Wireless Router and Access Point connectivity that brings superior convenience for users who need to create a wireless network to share the Internet, documents or multimedia files quickly between computers at speeds of up to 150Mbps. Also, you can leave the bulky power adapter behind as the power supply unit is embedded in the device, so it can be slipped into your pocket easily. The TRAVEL ROUTER can be connected to the Internet through a DSL/Cable modem at any available location. It can even share the connection in your hotel’s room if a RJ-45 network cable is used. To ensure your data is secure, the TRAVEL ROUTER supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for simple and easy setup of WPA2 encryption of the wireless signal.
6 4. Features • WORLD’S SMALLEST AP Superior design to bring you the world’s smallest 11n AP Router for a true portable wireless solution. • INTERNAL POWER No need to bring bulky power adapters for improved space saving convenience. •INTERNET SHARING Wirelessly share your Internet connection to multiple computers. • Multiple OPERATION MODES AP Router, Access Point and Client Bridge modes for flexible usage in different scenarios. • 802.11n COMPLIANT Fully 802.11n standard compliant to bring you 6x faster and 3x farther wireless connections at speeds up to 300Mbps. • WPS PUSH BUTTON Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Configuration support for simple and secure setup of your wireless network. • MULTI-SSID Up to 4 different wireless networks can be created with different security encryption methods. They can even be isolated so each wireless network has their own access policies. • ADVANCED FIREWALL AND ACCESS CONTROL Dual Firewall is featured to prevent unwanted access from the Internet. URL, MAC and IP Filters allow control over who can connect to your LAN, and what Internet sites they can connect to.
7 5. Hardware Overview RJ-45 This RJ-45 port can be configured as WAN or LAN modes. WAN: Connect to the Internet using DSL/Cable modem. LAN: Connect to a computer, switch or hub.
8 LED Lights icon Description Wireless LAN Color – Blue Lights when Wireless signal is activated. Blinks when Wireless data transfer. WPS Color – Blue Blinks when WPS handshake is initialized. LAN Color – Blue Lights when wired network device is connected to RJ-45 port. Blinks when data transfer occurs on RJ-45 port. Power Color – Blue Lights when device is powered ON. Blinks device is Reset. Mode Indicates which mode the TRAVEL ROUTER is set to. Orange – AP Router Blue – Access Point Green – Client Bridge Battery Indicates current battery level. (RED light signifies low in battery) Buttons icon Description WPS Press this button to initialize WPS process. Hold this button for 10 seconds to Reset to Factory Defaults.
9 6. Before you Begin This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the TRAVEL ROUTER is very important to avoid poor signal reception and performance. Avoid placing the device in enclosed spaces such as a closet, cabinet or wardrobe. 6.1 Considerations for Wireless Installation The operating distance of all wireless devices cannot be pre-determined due to a number of unknown obstacles in the environment that the device is deployed. These could be the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. Here are some key guidelines to ensure that you have the optimal wireless range. 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the EnGenius access point and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, the degradation depends on the building’s material. 2. Building materials makes a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on range. Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through a drywall or open doorways. Materials such as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets and brick will also degrade your wireless signal. 3. Interferences can also come from your other electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. The most usual types are microwaves, or cordless phones.
10 6.2 AP Router / AP / Client Bridge Modes There are three main modes to select from which will influence the installation of the TRAVEL ROUTER. This section will help you determine which mode works with your setup. AP Router Mode AP Router Mode allows you to share an Internet connection to multiple computers. AP Mode AP mode establish a network with the Access Point. It does not have NAT function and the ability connecting to internet. Client Bridge Mode Client Bridge Mode allows a wired network device to connect to your wireless network, or create a point-to-point bridge. Change modes from the top-right of the User Interface. Please see Configuring the TRAVEL ROUTER for instructions to access the Web-Based User Interface.
11 6.3 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Vista) 1. Click Start button and open Control Panel. Windows XP Windows Vista
12 3. Right click on [Local Area Connection] and select [Properties]. Windows Vista, click [View Network Status and Tasks] then [Manage Network Connections] 2. Windows XP, click [Network Connection]
13 4. Check “Client for Microsoft Networks”, “File and Printer Sharing”, and “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is ticked. If not, please install them. 6. Select “Obtain an IP Address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click [OK]. 5. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click [Properties]
14 7. Hardware Installation CHARGE THE BATTERY Slide to open the battery cover and insert the battery into place. Insert the battery as shown below.
15 Please lay the device safely on flat surface while charging. Make sure on/off switch is flipped to “O” sign and plug in the included adapter (DC-IN) to start charging the battery. Red light indicates low in battery. It’s recommended to fully charge the battery before use.
16 POWER ON Recommended uses the device after fully charged the battery. Make sure On/Off switch is flipped to the “I” sign. Please wait after Wireless starts blinking. Note1: Please flip on/off switch to “O” when charging the battery. Note2: It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery.
17 AP Router Mode: One type of Internet connection is required. Please either connect the network cable from your DSL/Cable modem to the RJ-45 port on the TRAVEL ROUTER.
18 AP Mode: Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 port. Wired Network
19 8. Configuring Travel Router This section will show you how to configure the device using the web-based configuration interface. Please use your wireless network adapter to connect the TRAVEL ROUTER. Default Settings IP Address 192.168.0.1 Username / Password admin / admin Wireless Mode Enable Wireless SSID EnGeniusxxxxxx Wireless Security None Note: xxxxxx represented in the wireless SSID above is the last 6 characters of your device MAC Address. This can be found on the device body label and is unique for each device.
20 8.1 Setup Wizard 1. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and enter the IP Address http://192.168.0.1 Note: If you have changed the default LAN IP Address of the TRAVEL ROUTER, 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 OK button to open the web-base configuration page.
21 3. You will see the following webpage if login successful. 4. Click Wizard to enter the Setup Wizard. Then click Next to begin the wizard.
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23 5. Select the Operation Mode. Please ensure you have the proper cables connected as described in the Hardware Installation section.
24 8.1.1 AP Router Mode a) The device will now automatically search for the correct Internet settings. b) The most appropriate WAN type will be determined and selected automatically. If it is incorrect, please select Others to set up the WAN settings manually.
25 c) There are many WAN service types available. Please obtain the correct settings from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Static IP Address If your ISP Provider has assigned you a fixed IP address, enter the assigned IP address, Subnet mask, Default Gateway IP address, and Primary DNS and Secondary DNS (if available) of your ISP provider.
26 Dynamic IP Address The IP Address is allocated automatically. However some ISP’s will also recognize the MAC address and will reject connections if the MAC address does not match. If your ISP has recorded the MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet LAN card, please connect only the computer with the authorized MAC address, and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will replace the AP Router MAC address to the computer MAC address. The correct MAC address is used to initiate the connection to the ISP. Dynamic IP Address Hostname: This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP MAC: The MAC Address that is used to connect to the ISP.
27 PPP over Ethernet ISP requires an account username and password. PPP over Ethernet Username: Username assigned to you by the ISP Password: Password for this username. Service: You can assign a name for this service. (Optional) MTU: The maximum size of packets. Do not change unless mentioned by the ISP.
28 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) PPTP is used by some ISPs.
29 PPTP WAN Interface Settings WAN Interface Type: Select whether the ISP is set to Static IP or Dynamic IP addresses. Hostname: This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP MAC: The MAC Address that is used to connect to the ISP. PPTP Settings Login: Username assigned to you by the ISP Password: Password for this username. Service IP Address: The IP Address of the PPTP server. Connection ID: This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP MTU: The maximum size of packets. Do not change unless mentioned by the ISP.
30 Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
31 L2TP WAN Interface Settings WAN Interface Type: Select whether the ISP is set to Static IP or Dynamic IP addresses. Hostname: This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP MAC: The MAC Address that is used to connect to the ISP. L2TP Settings Login: Username assigned to you by the ISP Password: Password for this username. Service IP Address: The IP Address of the PPTP server. MTU: The maximum size of packets. Do not change unless mentioned by the ISP.
32 d) Setup the level of wireless security to be used. EnGenius recommends the Highest level of security to be used. Note: 802.11n wireless speeds may not be achievable if the security is setup to Lowest and Low level. SSID: Enter the name of your wireless network. Key: Enter the security key for your wireless network.
33 e) Check the settings are correct, and then click Reboot to apply the settings.
34 8.1.2 AP Mode a) Select the level of wireless security to be used. EnGenius recommends the Highest level of security to be used. Note: 802.11n wireless speeds may not be achievable if the security is setup to Lowest and Low level. SSID: Enter the name of your wireless network. Key: Enter the security key for your wireless network.
35 b) Check the settings are correct, and then click Reboot to apply the settings.
36 8.1.3 Client Bridge Mode a) In this mode, the TRAVEL ROUTER will connect to a wireless network as a client device. Please enter the SSID and security settings of that wireless network. b) Check the settings are correct, and then click Reboot to apply the settings.
37 8.2 Web-Based Configuration 8.2.1 System Status This page allows you to monitor the status of the device.
38 Status Model: Description of this device. Mode: The device is currently in which mode. Uptime: The duration about the device has been operating without powering down or reboot. Current Date/Time: The device’s system time. If this is incorrect, please set the time in the Tools / Time page. Hardware version and Serial Number: Hardware information for this device. Kernel and Application version: Firmware information for this device.
39 WAN Settings Attain IP Protocol: Method used to connect to the Internet IP address: The WAN IP Address of the device. Subnet Mask The WAN Subnet Mask of the device. MAC address The MAC address of the device’s WAN Interface. Primary and Secondary DNS: Primary and Secondary DNS servers assigned to the WAN connection.
40 LAN Settings IP address: The LAN IP Address of the device. Subnet Mask The LAN Subnet Mask of the device. DHCP Server Whether the DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. WLAN Settings Channel: The wireless channel in use. ESSID: The SSID (Network Name) of the wireless network. (up to 4 SSID’s are supported) Security: Wireless encryption is enabled for this SSID. BSSID: The MAC address of this SSID. Associated Clients: The number of wireless clients connected to this SSID.
41 LAN This page allows you to modify the device’s LAN settings.
42 LAN IP IP address: The LAN IP Address of this device. IP Subnet Mask: The LAN Subnet Mask of this device. 802.1d Spanning Tree: When Enabled, the Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops in your LAN network.
43 DHCP Server DHCP Server: The DHCP Server automatically allocates IP addresses to your LAN devices. Lease Time: The duration of the DHCP server allocates each IP address to a LAN device. Start / End IP: The range of IP addresses of the DHCP server will allocate to LAN devices. Domain name: The domain name for this LAN network.
44 Two DNS servers can be assigned for use by your LAN devices. There are four modes available. DNS Servers From ISP: The DNS server IP address is assigned from your ISP. User-Defined: The DNS server IP address is assigned manually. DNS Relay: LAN clients are assigned the device’s IP address as the DNS server. DNS requests are relayed to the ISP’s DNS server.
45 DHCP This page shows the status of the DHCP server and also allows you to control how the IP addresses are allocated.
46 The DHCP Client Table shows the LAN clients that have been allocated an IP address from the DHCP Server . DHCP Client Table IP address: The LAN IP address of the client. MAC address: The MAC address of the client’s LAN interface. Expiration Time: The time that the allocated IP address will expire. Refresh: Click this button to update the DHCP Client Table.
47 You can also manually specify the IP address that will be allocated to a LAN client by associating the IP address with its MAC address. Type the IP address you would like to manually assign to a specific MAC address and click Add to add the condition to the Static DHCP Table.
48 Schedule This page allows you to schedule times that the Firewall and Power Saving features will be activated / deactivated. Click Add to create a Schedule entry.
49 Schedule Schedule Description: Assign a name to the schedule. Service: The service provides for the schedule. Days: Define the Days to activate or deactivate the schedule. Time of day: Define the Time of day to activate or deactivated the schedule. Please use 24-hour clock format.
50 Log This page displays the system log of the device. When powered down or rebooted, the log will be cleared. Log Save: Save the log to a file. Clear: Clears the log. Refresh: Updates the log.
51 Monitor This page shows a histogram of the WAN and Wireless LAN traffic. The information is automatically updated every five seconds.
52 Language This page allows you to change the Language of the User Interface.
53 8.2.2 Internet The Internet section allows you to manually set the WAN type connection and its related settings. Status This page shows the current status of the device’s WAN connection.
54 Dynamic IP Address The IP Address is allocated automatically. However some ISP’s will also recognize the MAC address and will reject connections if the MAC address does not match. If your ISP has recorded the MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet LAN card, please connect only the computer with the authorized MAC address, and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will replace the AP Router MAC address to the computer MAC address. The correct MAC address is used to initiate the connection to the ISP.
55 Dynamic IP Address Hostname: This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP MAC address: The MAC Address that is used to connect to the ISP. DNS Servers Two DNS servers can be assigned for use by your LAN devices. There are two modes available. From ISP: LAN devices are assigned the DNS server IP address of your ISP. User-Defined: Set the DNS server IP address manually. Static IP Address If your ISP Provider has assigned you a fixed IP address, enter the assigned IP address, Subnet mask, Default Gateway IP address, and Primary DNS and Secondary DNS (if available) of your ISP provider.
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57 PPP over Ethernet ISP requires an account username and password.
58 PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Username: Username assigned to you by the ISP Password: Password for this username. Service: You can assign a name for this service. (Optional) MTU: The maximum size of packets. Do not change unless mentioned by the ISP. Authentication type Select whether the ISP uses PAP or CHAP methods for authentication. Select Auto if unsure. Type: You can choose the method that the router maintains connection with the ISP. Keep Connection: The device will maintain a constant connection with the ISP. Automatic Connection: The device will only initiate connection to the ISP when there is an Internet connection request made from a LAN device. Manual Connection: The user will need to manually connect to the ISP by clicking the Connect button. Idle Timeout: When the connection type is Automatic Connection, when Internet traffic is idle, then the device will automatically disconnect from the ISP. Please specify the Idle time in minutes.
59 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) PPTP is used by some ISPs.
60 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) WAN Interface Type: Select whether the ISP is set to Static IP or will allocate Dynamic IP addresses. Hostname: This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP MAC address: The MAC Address that is used to connect to the ISP. Login: Username assigned to you by the ISP Password: Password for this username. Service IP Address: The IP Address of the PPTP server. Connection ID: This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP MTU: The maximum size of packets. Do not change unless mentioned by the ISP. Type: You can choose the method that the router maintains connection with the ISP. Keep Connection: The device will maintain a constant connection with the ISP. Automatic Connection: The device will only initiate connection to the ISP when there is an Internet connection request made from a LAN device. Manual Connection: The user will need to manually connect to the ISP by clicking the Connect button. Idle Timeout: When the connection type is Automatic Connection, when Internet traffic is idle, then the device will automatically disconnect from the ISP. Please specify the Idle time in minutes.
61 Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) L2TP is used by some ISPs.
62 Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) WAN Interface Type: Select whether the ISP is set to Static IP or will allocate Dynamic IP addresses. Hostname: This is optional. Only required if specified by ISP MAC: The MAC Address that is used to connect to the ISP. Login: Username assigned to you by the ISP Password: Password for this username. Service IP Address: The IP Address of the PPTP server. MTU: The maximum size of packets. Do not change unless mentioned by the ISP. Type: You can choose the method that the router maintains connection with the ISP. Keep Connection: The device will maintain a constant connection with the ISP. Automatic Connection: The device will only initiate connection to the ISP when there is an Internet connection request made from a LAN device. Manual Connection: The user will need to manually connect to the ISP by clicking the Connect button. Idle Timeout: When the connection type is Automatic Connection, when Internet traffic is idle, then the device will automatically disconnect from the ISP. Please specify the Idle time in minutes.
63 8.2.3 Wireless The Wireless section allows you to configure the Wireless settings. Status This page shows the current status of the device’s Wireless settings.
64 Basic Radio: Enable or Disable the device’s wireless signal. Mode: Select between Access Point or Wireless Distribution System (WDS) modes. Band: Select the types of wireless clients that the device will accept. eg: 2.4 GHz (B+G) Only 802.11b and 11g clients will be allowed. Enable SSID#: Select the number of SSID’s (Wireless Network names) you would like. You can create up to 4 separate wireless networks. SSID# Enter the name of your wireless network. You can use up to 32 characters. Auto Channel: When enabled, the device will scan the wireless signals around your area and select the channel with the least interference. Check Channel Time: When Auto Channel is Enabled, you can specify the period of the device will scan the wireless signals around your area.
65 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Using WDS to connect Access Point wirelessly, and in doing so extend a wired infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or inefficient to implement. Note that compatibility between different brands and models is not guaranteed. It is recommended that the WDS network be created using the same models for maximum compatibility. Also note that all Access Points in the WDS network needs to use the same Channel and Security settings. To create a WDS network, please enter the MAC addresses of the Access Points that you want included in the WDS. There can be a maximum of four access points.
66 Advanced This page allows you to configure wireless advance settings. It is recommended the default settings are used unless the user has experience with these functions.
67 Advanced Fragment Threshold: Specifies the size of the packet per fragment. This function can reduce the chance of packet collision. However when this value is set too low, there will be increased overheads resulting in poor performance. RTS Threshold: When the packet size is smaller than the RTS Threshold, then the packet will be sent without RTS/CTS handshake which may result in incorrect transmission. Beacon Interval: The time interval that the device broadcasts a beacon. This beacon is used to synchronize all wireless clients on the network. DTIM Period: A Delivery Traffic Indication Message informs all wireless clients that the access point will be sending Multi-casted data. N Data Rate: You can limit the transfer rates between the device and wireless clients. Each Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS) refers to a specific transfer speed. Channel Bandwidth: Set whether each channel uses 20 or 40Mhz. To achieve 11n speeds, 40Mhz channels must be used. Preamble Type: A preamble is a message that helps access points synchronize with the client. Long Preamble is standard based so increases compatibility. Short Preamble is non-standard, so it decreases compatibility but increases performance. CTS Protection: When Enabled, the performance is slightly lower however the chances of packet collision is greatly reduced. Tx Power: Set the power output of the wireless signal.
68 Security This page allows you to set the wireless security settings.

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