User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Product Overview
- 2 Installation
- This chapter describes how to install the ENH500.
- Select the optimal locations for the equipment using the following guidelines:
- 3 Wireless Network Modes
- 4 Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP
- 5 Status
- 6 System
- 7 Wireless Configuration
- 8 LAN Setup
- 9 Router Settings
- 10 Management Settings
- 11 Network Configuration Examples
- Appendix A – Troubleshooting
- Appendix B – Specifications
- Appendix C – Glossary
- Appendix D – Statements of Conformity
3 Wireless Network Modes
3.1 Access Point Mode
In the Access Point Mode, the ENH500 functions like a central connection for any stations or
clients that support the IEEE 802.11a/n standards. Stations and clients must utilize the same
SSID and Security Password to associate while within range. The most suitable topology for
this mode is to have one ENH500 as an AP and the second one as a Client-Bridge – when
necessary a third Client-Bridge can be place within the directional antenna’s path. One
advantage of using the ENH500 to create point-to-point wireless links is when the
environment is prone to radio interference on 2.4GHz band. Running the network on 5GHz
can avoid the interference, thus providing higher stability to the network.
3.2 Access Point with WDS Function Mode
The ENH500 also supports WDS functionality while in Access Point Mode. Simply configure
other Access Points and the associated MAC addresses in order to enlarge the wireless area by
enabling WDS Link Settings. WDS functionality can support up to 8 different AP MAC