EnGenius EAP9550 11N Multi-Function AP/Repeater
Table of Content 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................4 2. 1.1. Features and Benefits......................................................................................4 1.2. Package Contents ............................................................................................5 1.3. System Requirement .......................................................................................
4.6. Logout.............................................................................................................44 Appendix A – FCC Interference Statement ....................................................................45 Appendix B – IC Interference Statement........................................................................
1. Introduction EAP9550 is a powerful and multi-functioned 11n Access Point and it can act three modes AP/WDS/Universal Repeater. Smoke detector appearance will minimize visibility. So this model can work properly at Hotel or public area. EAP9550 is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 6x faster speeds and 7x extended coverage than 802.11g devices. Product’s RF performance is finely tuned so it will bring best wireless signal for each client.
SNMP Remote Configuration Helping administrators to remotely configure or manage Management the Access Point easily QoS (WMM) support Enhancing user performance and density 1.2. Package Contents The package contains the following items. In case of return, please keep the original box set, and the complete box set must be included for full refund. • 1 EAP9550 • 1 12V/1A 100V~240V Power Adapter • 1 CD-ROM with User’s Manual • 1 Quick Guide 1.3.
2. Understanding the Hardware 2.1. Hardware Installation 1 2 3 4 Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on the rear panel of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other end into the power socket on the wall. Regarding wall mount please use Φ3.0 screw for fixing.
3. Modes AP/WDS/Universal Repeater 3.1. Access Point In AP (Access Point) mode, your device acts as a communication hub for users with a wireless device to connect to a wired LAN/WAN. 3.2. WDS Bridge You can only connect to the device via Ethernet Port WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows AP to communicate with one another wirelessly. This capability is critical in providing a seamless experience for roaming clients and for managing multiple wireless networks. 3.3.
4. Web Configuration 4.1. System 4.1.1. Operation Mode You are allowed to configure EAP9550 into different modes: AP, WDS Bridge and Universal Repeater. Please refer to Chapter 2: Modes for operation under different modes. 4.1.2.
• • • System: Basic information of the device. WLAN Settings: WLAN channel. SSID_1: SSID information. 4.1.3.
4.1.4. Schedule 4.1.5. Event Log 4.1.6. Monitor The device will record the router transmission status in a time span.
Detail: Click into detail to see historical record.
4.2. Wireless 4.2.1. AP 4.2.1.1.
4.2.1.2. Basic Radio: To enable/disable wireless signal. • Mode: Define AP in different modes. When in AP mode, the device works as regular AP, or WDS mode to interlink with other AP devices.. You are allowed to set MAC address and encryption algorithm (Please refer to 4.2.1.4 for encryption configuration) AP WDS • Band: Configure the device into different wireless modes. 2.4 GHz (B) 2.4 GHz (N) 2.4 GHz (B+G) 2.4 GHz (G) 2.
• MAC Address 1~4: To specify MAC address of other AP devices. MAC address will only shows when configured in WDS AP mode. • Security: Please refer to 4.2.1.4 for encryption configuration 4.2.1.3. Advanced • Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. The default value is 2346.
• Data rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback. • N Data Rate: You may select N data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is recommended to select auto. • Channel Bandwidth: Select channel bandwidth (Auto 20/40MHz or 20MHz) • Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
Encryption: WEP • ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list. • Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network.
packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the AP. The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the access point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point allows the requesting device to authenticate. It is recommended to select Auto if you are not sure which authentication type is used.
• Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. • WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM.
• ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list. • Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network.
4.2.1.6. WPS • WPS: Place a check in this box to enable this feature. • WPS Current Status: Displays the current status of the WPS configuration. • Self Pin Code: Displays the current PIN. • SSID: Displays the current SSID. • Authentication Mode: Displays the current authentication mode. • Passphrase Key: Displays the current passphrase. • WPS Via Push Button: Click on the Start to Process button if you would like to enable WPS through the Push Button instead of the PIN.
4.2.1.8. VLAN Only Available in AP mode • Virtual LAN: Choose to Enable or Disable the VLAN features. • SSID1 Tag: Specify the VLAN tag.
4.2.1.9. WMM 4.2.2.
4.2.2.1. Status 4.2.2.2. Basic • Radio: To enable/disable radio frequency. • Mode: WDS mode allows you to interlink with other AP devices. Setting MAC address and encryption algorithm (Please refer to 4.2.1.4 for encryption configuration) • Band: Configure the device into different wireless modes. 2.
2.4 GHz (N) 2.4 GHz (B+G) 2.4 GHz (G) 2.4 GHz (B+G+N) • Channel: You can manually configure a channel to be used. • MAC Address 1~4: To specify MAC address of other AP devices. MAC address will only shows when configured in WDS mode. • Security: Please refer to 4.2.1.4 for encryption configuration Security: Disabled Security: WEP • Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list. • Key Format: Select a key type from the drop-down list.
alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. • Default Tx Key: You may choose one of your 4 different WEP keys from below. • Encryption Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Security: WPA pre-shared key • WPA Type: Select TKIP or AES. The encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP.
4.2.2.3. Advanced • Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. The default value is 2346. • RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value is 2347.
4.2.2.4.
4.2.3. Universal Repeater (AP) 4.2.3.1.
4.2.3.2. Basic • Radio: To enable/disable radio frequency. • Mode: Universal Repeater • Band: Configure the device into different wireless modes. 2.4 GHz (B) 2.4 GHz (N) 2.4 GHz (B+G) 2.4 GHz (G) 2.
• Enabled SSID#: The device allows you to have 1 unique SSID • ESSID#: Description of each configured SSID • Site Survey: List out all connected devices. 4.2.3.3. Advanced • Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. The default value is 2346.
• Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type. • CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabled, auto, or disabled. By enabled CTS, the Access Point and clients will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before transmitting. It is recommended to select auto. 4.2.3.4.
• ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list. • Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network.
• Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list. • Key Type: Select a key type from the drop-down list. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember.
connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. • WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu. • Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list. • WPA Type: Select TKIP or AES.
4.2.3.6. WPS • WPS: Place a check in this box to enable this feature. • WPS Current Status: Displays the current status of the WPS configuration. • Self Pin Code: Displays the current PIN. • SSID: Displays the current SSID. • Authentication Mode: Displays the current authentication mode. • Passphrase Key: Displays the current passphrase. • WPS Via Push Button: Click on the Start to Process button if you would like to enable WPS through the Push Button instead of the PIN.
4.2.3.8.
4.3. Network 4.3.1. Status 4.3.2. LAN • Bridge Type: Select Static IP or Dynamic IP from the drop-down list. If you select Static IP, you will be required to specify an IP address and subnet mask. If Dynamic IP is selected, then the IP address is received automatically from the external DHCP server. • IP Address: Specify an IP address. • IP Subnet Mask: Specify a subnet mask for the IP address. • Default Gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned by your ISP. • 802.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network application protocol used by devices (DHCP clients) to obtain configuration information for operation in an Internet Protocol network. This protocol reduces system administration workload, allowing networks to add devices with little or no manual intervention. • DHCP server: Select Disabled or Enabled from drop-down list. • Lease Time: From drop-down list user can set follows.
4.4. Management 4.4.1. Admin Change current login password of the device. It is recommended to change the default password for security reasons. 4.4.2. SNMP Allows you to assign the contact details, location, community name and trap settings for SNMP. This 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 a network.
• SNMP Active: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. • SNMP Version: You may select a specific version or select All from the drop-down list. • Read Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. • Set Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access. • System Location: Specify the location of the device. • System Contact: Specify the contact details of the device.
4.4.4. Firmware It allows you to upgrade the firmware of the device in order to improve the functionality and performance. Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s website. Connect the device to your PC using an Ethernet cable, as the firmware cannot be upgraded with wireless interface. 4.4.5. Configure This allows you to restore to factory default setting or backup/restore your current setting. 4.4.6.
4.5. Tools 4.5.1. Time Setting This feature allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system clock as well as configure the time zone. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or by synchronizing with a time server. If the device losses power for any reason, it will not be able to keep its clock running, and will not display the correct time once the device has been restarted. Therefore, you must re-enter the correct date and time.
4.5.2. Power Saving 4.5.3. Diagnosis Check whether a network destination is reachable with ping service.
4.5.4. LED Control 4.6.
Appendix A – FCC Interference Statement Federal 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.
Appendix B – IC Interference Statement Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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 Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
