Table of Contents Chapter 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Key Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Introduction ................................................................................
Wireless Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 2.4GHz/5GHz SSID Profile ................................................................................................................................................................... 38 Wireless Security ....................................................................................................
Appendix B - IC Interference Statement ................................................................................................................................................ 72 Appendix C - CE Interference Statement...............................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Product Overview
Introduction Key Features Deploy and manage with ease using EWS Series Wireless Management Switches. Internal 5dBi Omni-Directional MIMO antennas optimized for maximum RF performance. Backward compatible with IEEE802.11a/b/g/n wireless devices. Integrated Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af/at) for lowering deploying costs. Can be powered using either the included power adapter or via PoE with PoE 802.3af/at capable Switches or Injectors. Band Steering to load balance clients between 2.
Introduction This device is an enhanced-powered, long-range wireless access point. It is designed to operate in numerous environments; from large homes, small and medium-sized businesses, multiple-floor offices, hotels, and other venues, to larger enterprise deployments.
System Requirements The following are the Minimum System Requirements in order to configure 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.
Applications Wireless LAN (WLAN) products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of WLANs: Difficult-to-Wire Environments: There are many situations where wires cannot be installed, deployed easily, or cannot be hidden from view.
Technical Specifications EWS210AP Standard EWS310AP 2.4GHz 5GHz Antennas Interface Power Requirement Environment Dimensions EWS360AP IEEE802.11b/g/n - IEEE802.11a/n 4 x Internal 5dBi Omni-Directional IEEE802.11a/n/ac 6 x Internal 5dBi Omni-Directional 1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port 1 x Reset Button 1 x Power Connector LED Indicator PoE Support EWS320AP Power, WLAN, LAN, Mesh IEEE802.3af/at IEEE802.
Physical Interface 1. Reset Button: Press and hold for over 10 seconds to reset to factory default settings. 2. LED Indicators: LED lights for Mesh, WLAN 5GHz1, WLAN 2.4GHz, LAN, and Power 3. LAN Port (802.3at PoE): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 4. Power Connector: 12V DC IN for Power Adapter. 5. Ceiling (Wall) Mount Hole: Using the provided mounting kit, the Access Point can be attached to a ceiling or wall. 6.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin
Before You Begin This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the EnGenius Access Point is essential to maximize the Access Point’s performance. Avoid placing the Access Point in an enclosed space such as a closet, cabinet, or stairwell. Considerations for Wireless Installation The operating distance of all wireless devices can often not be pre-determined due to a number of unknown obstacles in the environment in which the device is deployed.
Computer Settings Windows XP/Windows 7 In order to use the Access Point, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. 1. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel. Windows XP Windows 7 2a. In Windows XP, click on Network Connections.
2b. In Windows 7, 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. Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example: Access Point IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.255 PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.
Apple Mac OS X 1. Go to System Preferences (it can be opened in the Applications folder or by selecting it in the Apple Menu). 2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section. 3. Highlight Ethernet. 4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually. 5. Enter an IP address that is different from the Access Point and Subnet mask, then click OK. Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example: Access Point IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.
Hardware Installation 1. 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 Access Point and the other end to the RJ-45 port of the computer. Ensure that the cable is securely connected to both the Access Point and the computer. 3.
Mounting the Access Point Using the provided hardware, the Access Point can be attached to a ceiling or wall. To attach the Access Point to a ceiling or wall using the mounting bracket: 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling using the provided wall/ceiling mounting hardware kit. 2. Insert the provided short screws into the bottom cover of the Access Point. Leave enough of the screws exposed to ensure that the unit can be attached to the mounting bracket.
Attaching the Access Point to a ceiling using the provided T-Rail connectors: 1. Attach the T-Rail connectors to the bottom cover of the Access Point using the provided short screws. Note: Two sizes of T-Rail connectors are included in the mounting hardware kit: 15/16in (2.38cm) and 9/16in (1.43cm). If extra space is required to accommodate drop ceiling tiles, use the provided spacers and long screws. 2.
Note: To protect your Access Point, use the Kensington Security Slot to attach a cable lock (cable lock is not included).
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point
Configuring Your Access Point This section will show you how to configure the device using the web-based configuration interface. Default Settings Please use your Ethernet port or wireless network adapter to connect the Access Point. IP Address 192.168.1.
Web Configuration 1. 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 configuration page. 4. If successful, you will be logged in and see the Access Point User Interface.
Chapter 4 Overview
Overview The Overview section contains the following options: • Device Status • Connections The following sections describe these options. Device Status Clicking the Device Status link under the Overview menu shows the status information about the current operating mode.
The Wirelesss LAN Information 2.4 GHz/5GHz section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode, Frequency, and Channel. Since the Access Point supports multiple-SSIDs, information about each SSID and security settings are displayed. *Wireless LAN Information - 5GHz only available for 5GHz capable models.
Connections Clicking the Connections link under the Device Status menu displays the list of clients associated to the Access Point’s 2.4GHz/5GHz, along with the MAC address, TX, RX and signal strength for each client. Clicking Kick in the Block column removes this client. Click Refresh to refresh the Connection List page.
Chapter 5 Network
Basic This page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings and the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops in your LAN network. IPv4 Settings IP Network Setting: Select whether the device IP address will use the static IP address specified in the IP Address field or be obtained automatically when the device connects to a DHCP server. IP Address: The IP Address of this device. IP Subnet Mask: The IP Subnet mask of this device.
IPv6 Settings Link-Local Address: Check this if you want to use Link-Local Address. IP Address: The IPv6 IP Address of this device. Subnet Prefix Length: The IPv6 Subnet Prefix Length of this device. Gateway: The IPv6 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.
Spanning Tree Settings Status: Enables or disables the Spanning Tree function. Hello Time: Specify 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: Specify 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.
Chapter 6 2.
Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of the Access Point. Wireless Settings Device 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. Country/Region: Select a Country/Region to conform to local regulations. Band Steering: Enable Band Steering to sends 802.11n clients to the 5GHz band, where 802.11b/g clients cannot go, and leaves the 802.11b/g clients in 2.
Wireless Mode: Supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode in 2.4GHz and 802.11a/n mixed mode in 5GHz. Note that 5GHz settings are only available for dual radio models. Channel HT Mode: The default channel bandwidth is 20/40MHz. The larger the channel bandwidth, the better the transmission quality and speed. This option is only available for 802.11n modes only. Extension Channel: Use the drop-down menu to set the Extension Channel as Upper or Lower channel.
2.4GHz/5GHz SSID Profile Under Wireless Settings, you can edit the SSID profile to fit your needs. Click Edit under the SSID you would like to make changes to.
Enable: Check this option to enable this profile. SSID: Specifies the SSID for the current profile. Security: Displays the Security Mode the SSID uses. You can click Edit to change the security mode. For more details, see the next section. Hidden SSID: Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Client Isolation: Check this option to prevent communication between client devices. VLAN Isolation: Check this option to enable VLAN Isolation feature.
Wireless Security The Wireless Security section lets you configure the Access Point’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise and WPA Mixed Enterprise. It is strongly recommended that you use WPA2-PSK. Click on the Edit button under Wireless Settings next to the SSID to change the security settings. WEP Auth Type: Select Open System or Shared Key. Input Type: ASCII: Regular Text (Recommended) or HEX: Hexadecimal Numbers (For advanced users).
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Encryption: Select the WPA/WPA2 encryption type you would like to use. Available options are Both, TKIP(Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) and AES(Advanced Encryption Standard). 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.
Protocol) and AES(Advanced Encryption Standard). Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. Group Key Update Interval: Specify how often, in seconds, the group key changes. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Radius Port: Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius server. Radius Secret: Enter the secret required to connect to the Radius server. Radius Accounting: Enables or disables the accounting feature.
Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter is used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients (computers, tablet PCs, NAS, smart phones, etc.) according to their MAC addresses. You can manually add a MAC address to restrict permission to access the Access Point. The default setting is: Disable Wireless MAC Filter. 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.
Traffic Shaping Traffic Shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service. Enable Traffic Shaping: Select to Enable or Disable Wireless Traffic Shaping. Download Limit: Specifies the wireless transmission speed used for downloading. Upload Limit: Specifies the wireless transmission speed used for uploading. Save: Click Save to apply the changes.
Guest Network The Guest Network function allows administrators to grant Internet connectivity to visitors or guests while keeping other networked devices (computers and hard drives) and sensitive personal or company information private and secure. Enable SSID: Select to Enable or Disable SSID broadcasting. SSID: Specify the SSID for the current profile. This is the name visible on the network to wireless clients. Security: You can use None or WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK security for this guest network.
After enabling Guest Network in the SSID Config page, assign an IP Address, Subnet Mask and DHCP server IP address range for this Guest Network. Manual IP Settings IP Address: Specify an IP Address for the Guest Network Subnet Mask: Specify the the Subnet Mask IP Address for the Guest Network Automatic DHCP Server Settings Starting IP Address: Specify the starting IP Address range for the Guest Network. Ending IP Address: Specify the ending IP Address range for the Guest Network.
Fast Handover With Fast Handover enabled, the AP will send a disassociation request to the wireless client and let it find another AP to handover and associate upon detecting the wireless client’s RSSI value lower than specified. The RSSI value can be adjusted to allow more clients to stay associated to this AP. Note that setting the RSSI value too low may cause wireless clients to reconnect frequently.
Management VLAN Settings This section allows you to assign a VLAN tag to the packets. A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software has been configured 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. Status: If your network includes VLANs and if tagged packets need to pass through the Access Point, select Enable and enter the VLAN ID. Otherwise, click Disable.
Chapter 7 Management
SNMP Settings This page allows you to assign the Contact Details, Location, Community Name, and Trap Settings for Simple Network Management Protocol (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 the network. Upon receiving these messages, SNMP compatible devices (called agents) returns the data stored in their Management Information Bases.
Location: Specifies the location of the device. Port: Displays the port number. Community Name (Read Only): Specifies the password for the SNMP community for read only access. Community Name (Read/Write): Specifies the password for the SNMP community with read/write access. Trap Destination Address: Specifies the port and IP address of the computer that will receive the SNMP traps. Trap Destination Community Name: Specifies the password for the SNMP trap community.
CLI/SSH Settings Most users will configure the device through the graphical user interface (GUI). However, for those who prefer an alternative method there is the command line interface (CLI). The CLI can be access through a command console, modem or Telnet connection. For security’s concern, you can enable SSH (Secure Shell) to establish a secure data communication. CLI Status: Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the ability to modify the Access Point via a command line interface (CLI).
HTTPS Settings Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a communications protocol for secure communication over a computer network, with especially wide deployment on the Internet. Technically, it is not a protocol in and of itself; rather, it is the result of simply layering the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) on top of the SSL/TLS protocol, thus adding the security capabilities of SSL/TLS to standard HTTP communications.
Email Alert The Access Point will send email alerts when configurations have been changed. Status: Check Enable to enable Email Alert feature. From: Enter the address to show as the sender of the email. To: Enter the address to show as the receiver of the email. Subject: Enter the subject to show as the subject of the email. Email Account Username/Password: Enter the username and password required to connect to the SMTP server. SMTP Server/Port: Enter the IP address/domain name and port of the SMTP server.
Date and Time Settings This page allows you to set the internal clock of the Access Point. To access the Date and Time settings, click Time Zone under the Management tab on the side bar. Manually Set Date and Time: Manually specify the date and time. Synchronize with PC: Click to synchronize the Access Point’s internal clock with the computer’s time. Automatically Get Date and Time: Enter the IP address of an NTP server or use the default NTP server to have the internal clock set automatically.
WiFi Scheduler Use the schedule function to reboot the Access Point or control the wireless availability on a routine basis. The Schedule function relies on the GMT time setting acquired from a network time protocol (NTP) server. For details on how to connect the Access Point to an NTP server, see Date and Time Settings. Auto Reboot Settings You can specify how often you would like to reboot the Access Point. Status: Enables or disables the Auto Reboot function.
WiFi Scheduler Status: Enables or disables the WiFi Scheduler function. Wireless Radio: Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz* to use WiFi Schedule. SSID Selection: Select a SSID to use WiFi Schedule. Schedule Templates: There are 3 templates available: Always available, Available 8-5 daily and Available 8-5 daily except weekends. Select Custom schedule if you want to set the schedule manually. Schedule Table: Set the schedule manually. *5GHz radio settings only available for dual radio models.
Tools This section allows you to analyze the connection quality of the Access Point and trace the routing table to a target in the network. Ping Test Parameters Target IP/Domain Name: Enter the IP address or Domain name 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: Click Start to begin pinging target device (via IP).
Traceroute Parameters Target IP/Domain Name: Enter an IP address or domain name you wish to trace. Start: Click Start to begin the trace route operation. Stop: Halts the traceroute test.
Speed Test Parameters Target IP/Domain Name: Enter an IP address or domain name you wish to run a Speed Test for. Time Period: Enter the time in seconds that you would like the test to run for and in how many intervals. Start: Starts the Speed Test. IPv4 / IPv6 Port: The Access Point uses IPv4 port 5001 and IPv6 port 5002 for the speed test.
LED Control This section allows you to control the LED control functions: Power status, LAN interface and 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN interface. Click Apply to save the settings after selecting your choices from the boxes. *5GHz settings only available for dual radio models.
Device Discovery Under Device Discovery, you can choose for the Access Point to automatically scan for local devices to connect to. Click Scan to begin the process.
Chapter 8 System Manager
Account Setting This page allows you to change the username and password of the device. 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. Administrator Username: Enter a new username for logging in to the Administrator Username entry box. Current Password: Enter the old password for logging in to the Current Password entry box. New Password: Enter the new password for logging in to the New Password entry box.
Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the Firmware of the Access Point. To Perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the Browse… button and navigate the OS File System to the location of the Firmware upgrade file. 2. Select the upgrade file. The name of the file will appear in the Upgrade File field. 3. Click the Upload button to commence the Firmware upgrade. Note: The device is unavailable during the upgrade process and must restart when the upgrade is completed.
Backup/Restore This page allows you to save the current device configurations. When you save the configurations, you can also reload the saved configurations into the device through the Restore New Settings from a file folder. If extreme problems occur, or if you have set the Access Point incorrectly, you can use the Reset button in the Reset to Default section to restore all the configurations of the Access Point to the original default settings.
System Log This page allows you to setup the System Log and local log functions of the Access Point. Click Log under the Systems Manager tab to open up the System Log page. Status: Enables or disables the System Log function. Log Type: Select the Log Type mode you would like to use. Remote Log: Enables or disables the Remote Log feature. If enabled, enter the IP address of the Log you would like to remote to. Log Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the log server.
Reset In some circumstances, you may be required to force the device to reboot. Click on Reboot the Device to reboot the device.
Logout Click Logout, it will pop up a warning window. Click OK to logout.
Appendix
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. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body. Pour l’utilisation de dispositifs mobiles) Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Appendix C - CE Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity • EN60950-1 Safety of Information Technology Equipment • EN50385 Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz) • EN 300 328 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using sp
outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
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