High Powered Gigabit Wired 802.11 b/g/n Multi-Function Access Point EAP350 11N Multi-Function Access Point V1.
1 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 Before you Begin ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 Save/Reload ...........................................................................
2 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 7 Management .................................................................................................................................................................... 42 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 8 Wireless Network .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Wireless Security .............................
3 Revision History Version 1.
4 1 Introduction The EAP350 is a Gigabit wired multi-functioned 802.11b/g/n product with 3 major functions. It is designed to operate in every working environment for enterprises. The EAP350 is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 6x faster speeds and 7x extended coverage than 802.11b/g devices. The EAP350 supports use in the home/office network with superior throughput, performance, and unparalleled wireless range.
5 Support Multi-SSID function (4 SSID) in AP mode Allows clients to access different networks through a single access point and assign different policies and functions for each SSID through the built in software. WPA2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x support Powerful data security. MAC address filtering in AP mode Ensuring secure network connection. User isolation support (AP mode) Protecting the private network between client users. Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE802.
6 1.3 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. • Computer with an Ethernet interface or Wireless Network. • Windows, Mac OS, or Linux based operating systems. • Web-Browsing Application (example: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Safari, or other similar software) 1.4 Applications Access Point products are easy to install and highly efficient.
7 e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network. f) Wireless Extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs. g) Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical applications running on wired networks.
8 2 Before you Begin This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the ENGENIUS EAP350 is very important to maximize the EAP350’s performance. Avoid placing the EAP350 in an enclosed space such as a closet, cabinet, or wardrobe. 2.1 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 in.
9 2.2 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows 7) In order to use the EAP350, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your computer system. • Click Start button and select Control Panel.
10 • In Windows XP, click Network Connections • In Windows 7, click View Network Status and Tasks in the Network and Internet section, then select Change Adapter Settings • Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties
11 • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and select Properties • Select Use the following IP address and enter IP address 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: Device IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.999 PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.
12 2.3 Apple Mac X OS • Open the System Preferences (can be opened in the Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu) • Select Network in the Internet & Network section • Highlight Ethernet • In Configure IPv4, select Manually • Enter IP address 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: Device IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.999 PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.
13 2.4 Hardware Installation 1) Ensure that the computer in use has an Ethernet Card (RJ-45 Ethernet Port). For more information, verify with our computer user manual. 2) Connect one end of the Category 5 Ethernet cable into RJ-45 port of the EAP350 and the other end to the RJ-45 port on the computer that will use the EAP350. Ensure that the cable is securely connected to both the EAP350 and the Computer.
14 Front Panel Rear Panel Front Panel Reset Button Press and hold the “Reset” button over 10 seconds to reset EAP350 to factory default. LED Lights LED lights for Wireless, Ethernet LAN port, and Power. Rear Panel DC IN DC IN for Power. Ethernet Port Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable.
15 3 Configuring Your Access Point This section will show you how to configure the device using the web-based configuration interface. 3.1 Default Settings Please use your Ethernet port or wireless network adapter to connect the Access Point. Default Settings IP Address 192.168.1.1 Username / Password admin / admin Operation Mode Access Point Wireless SSID EnGeniusxxxxxx Wireless Security None Note: xxxxxx represented in the wireless SSID above is the last 6 characters of your device MAC Address.
16 3.2 Web Configuration • 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. • 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 configuration page.
17 • If successful, you will see the EAP350 User Menu
18 4 Status The Status section contains the following options: Save/Reload, Main, Wireless Client List, and System Log. The following sections describe these options. 4.1 Save/Reload This page let you save and apply settings shown under Unsaved changes list, or allow you to cancel unsaved changes and revert to the previous settings that were in effect.
19 4.2 Main Clicking the Main link under the Status menu or clicking Home at the top-right of the Web Configurator shows status information about the current operating mode. - The System Information section shows general system information such as device name, MAC address, current time, firmware version and management VLAN ID. - The LAN Settings section shows Local Area Network setting such as the LAN IP address, subnet mask, and DNS address.
20 - The Current Wireless Settings section shows wireless information such as operating mode, frequency and channel. Since the EAP350 supports multiple-SSIDs, information about each SSID, such as its ESSID and security settings are displayed.
21 4.3 Wireless Client List Clicking the Wireless Client List link under the Status menu displays the list of clients currently associated to the EAP350, along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for each client. Clicking the [Refresh] button updates (refreshes) the client list. Note: Only in Access Point and WDS AP mode.
22 4.4 System Log The EAP350 automatically logs (records) the system events and actions of the EAP350. To view the logged information, click the System Log link under the Status menu. If there is not enough internal memory to log all events, older events will be deleted from the log. When powered down or rebooted, the log will be cleared. System Log Refresh Update the log. Clear Clear the log.
23 5 System 5.1 Operation Mode Each operating mode offers different features. In order to switch the operating mode, select it from the Operation Mode from the System. There are three operation modes: Access Point, WDS AP, and WDS Bridge. • Access Point: Allow devices to connect to the EAP350 through a simple wireless connection. • WDS Access Point (Wireless Distribution Systems Access Point): Interconnect access points to allow wireless communication wireless devices and access points among them.
24 System Properties 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. Operation Mode Use the radio button to select an operating mode. Accept / Cancel Click [Accept] to confirm the changes or [Cancel] to cancel and return previous settings.
25 5.2 IP Settings This page allows you to modify the device's IP settings. IP Settings IP Network Setting Select whether the device IP address will use 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. Default Gateway The Default Gateway of this device. Leave it blank if you are unsure of this setting.
26 5.3 Spanning Tree Setting This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops in your LAN network. Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Status Enable or disable the Spanning Tree function. Bridge Hello Time Specify Bridge Hello Time in seconds. This value determines how often EAP350 sends hello packets and communicate information about the topology throughout the entire Bridged Local Area Network.
27 Priority Specify the Priority number. Smaller number has greater priority. Accept / Cancel Click [Accept] to confirm the changes or [Cancel] to cancel and return previous settings.
28 6 Wireless 6.1 Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the device's wireless configurations.
29 Wireless Network Wireless Mode Wireless mode supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode. Channel HT Mode The default channel bandwidth is 20/40MHz. The larger the channel, the better the transmission quality and speed. Extension Channel Select upper or lower channel. Your selection may affect the Auto channel function. Channel / Frequency Select the channel and frequency appropriate for your country’s regulation. Auto Check this option to enable auto-channel selection.
30 SSID Profile SSID Profile SSID Specify the SSID for current profile. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN tag for the current profile. Suppressed SSID Allow you to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Station Separation Allow or prevent communication between client devices. Wireless Security See the Wireless Security section. Save / Cancel Click [Save] to accept the changes or [Cancel] to cancel and return previous settings.
31 6.2 Wireless Security The Wireless Security section allows you to configure the EAP350's security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPAPSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. We strongly recommend you use WPA2-PSK. Note: Only in Access Point and WDS AP mode. WEP Encryption: WEP Encryption Authentication Type Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same authentication type. Key type ASCII: Using characters from the ASCII standard (recommended) HEX: Uses hexadecimal characters.
32 • 128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 128 Bit Encryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F). 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 # Enter the key value or values you wish to use. Only the Key selected as Default is required.
33 WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) Encryption: WPA Pre-Shared Key Encryption WPA type Select the WPA encryption you would like. Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. • TKIP: Uses a Pre-Shared Key with a dynamically generated key for each 128-bit packet. • AES: Government standard of WPA2 encryption. • Both (TKIP+AES): Allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 clients on the network. Pre-shared Key Type Pre-Shared Key format (ASCII or Hexadecimal).
34 WPA Encryption: WPA RADIUS Encryption WPA type Select the WPA encryption you would like. Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. • TKIP: Uses a Pre-Shared Key with a dynamically generated key for each 128-bit packet. • AES: Government standard of WPA2 encryption. • Both (TKIP+AES): Allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 clients on the network. RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Server.
35 6.3 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filters are used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients according to their MAC addresses. You can manually add a MAC address to grand the permission to access EAP350. The default setting is Disable Wireless MAC Filter. Note: Only in Access Point and WDS AP mode. Wireless Filter (Access Point / WDS AP mode) ACL Mode Determines whether network access is granted or denied to clients whose MAC addresses appear in the MAC Address table on this page.
36 6.4 Wireless Advanced This page displays the advanced wireless options of the EAP350. It is recommended that the EAP350’s default settings are used unless the user has experience with advanced networking.
37 Wireless Advanced Data Rate Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput. If you select a low data rate value, the throughput is reduced but the transmission distance increased. Transmit Power Set desired output power of the wireless signal. RTS/CTS Threshold Specify the threshold package size for RTC/CTS. A smaller number causes RTS/CTS packets to be sent more often and consumes more bandwidth. Distance Specify the distance between Access Points and clients.
38 6.5 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS feature follows the Wi-Fi Alliance WPS standard and it eases the setup of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks in home and/or small office environments. It reduces the user steps required to configure a network and supports two methods that are familiar to most consumers to configure a network and enable security. Note: Only in Access Point and WDS AP mode.
39 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS Check to Enable or Disable the WPS feature. WPS Current Status Shows whether the WPS function is Configured or Un-Configured. Configured means that WPS has been used to authorize connection between the device and wireless clients. Self Pin Code The PIN code of this device. SSID The SSID (wireless network name) used when connecting using WPS. Authentication Mode Shows the encryption method used by the WPS process.
40 6.6 WDS Link Settings Using WDS (Wireless Distribution System) to connect Access Point wirelessly extends a wired infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or inefficient to implement. Note: Compatibility between different brands and models of Access Point is not guaranteed. It is recommended that the WDS network be created using the same Access Point models for maximum compatibility. Also, all Access Points in the WDS network needs to use the same Channel and Security settings.
41 WDS Link Settings MAC Address Enter the Access Point’s MAC address to which you want to extend the wireless area. Mode Select Disable or Enable from the drop-down list. Accept / Cancel Click [Accept] to confirm the changes or [Cancel] to cancel and return to previous settings.
42 7 Management 7.1 Administration This page allows you to change the EAP350 default password. By default, the user name is admin and the password is: admin. Password can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive. Change Password Name Enter a new username for logging in to EAP350 web user interface. Password Enter a new password for logging in to EAP350 web user interface. Confirm Password Re-enter the new password for confirmation.
43 7.2 Management VLAN This page 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), regardless of their physical location. Management VLAN Management VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID if your network includes VLANs and if tagged packets need to pass through the Access Point. Otherwise, click No VLAN tag.
44 7.3 SNMP The SNMP section of the Management menu allows you to assign the contact details, location, community name, and trap settings for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The SNMP 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. Upon receiving these messages, SNMP-compatible devices (Agents) return data stored in their Management Information Bases.
45 Community Name (Read/Write) Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access. Trap Trap Destination Address Specify the IP address of the computer that will receive the SNMP traps. Trap Destination Community Name Specify the password for the SNMP trap community.
46 7.4 Backup/Restore This page allows you to save the current EAP350 configurations. Once you saved the configurations, you can also reload the saved configurations into the device through the [Restore Saved Settings from A File]. You may also use the [Revert to Factory Default Settings] to set all configurations to its original default settings. Backup/Restore Save A Copy of Current Settings Click [Backup] to save current configured settings.
47 7.5 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the device's firmware. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Download the firmware version that you want to install into the EAP350 and place it in a known location. 2. Click the [Browse] button and navigate to the location of the firmware upgrade file. 3. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field. 4. Click the [Upload] button to commence the firmware upgrade.
48 7.6 Time Setting This page allows you to set the system time. Time Manually Set Date and Time Manually specify the date and time. Automatically Get Date and Time Select a time zone from the drop-down list and check whether you want to enter the NTP server IP address or use the default NTP server.
49 7.7 Log This page allows you to setup Syslog and local log functions. Log Syslog Enable or disable the syslog function. Log Server IP Address Enter IP address of the log server. Local Log Enable or disable the local log service. Save/Apply / Cancel Click Save/Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return to previous settings.
50 7.8 Diagnosis This page allows you to ascertain connection quality and trace the routing table to the target. Diagnosis Target IP Enter the IP address you would like to search. Ping Packet Size Enter the packet size of each ping. Number of Pings Enter the number of times you want to ping. Start Ping Click [Start Ping] to begin pinging. Traceroute Target Enter an IP address or domain name you want to trace. Start Traceroute Click [Start Traceroute] to begin the trace route operation.
51 7.9 LED Control This page allows you to control LED on/off for Power, LAN interface and WLAN interface.
52 7.10 Logout Click [Logout] in Management menu to logout.
53 7.11 Reset In some circumstances it may be required to reboot the device. Click on [Reboot the Device] to reboot.
54 8 Building a Wireless Network With its ability to operate in various operating modes, your EAP350 is the ideal device for building your WLAN. This appendix describes how to build a WLAN around your EAP350 using the device’s operation modes. 8.1 Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, EAP350 behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11b/g/n networks. Stations and client must be configured to use the same SSID and security password to associate with the EAP350.
55 8.2 Access Point Mode with WDS Function (WDS AP mode) The EAP350 also supports WDS AP mode. This operation mode allows wireless connections to the EAP350 by using WDS technology. In this mode, configure the MAC addresses in both Access Points to extend the wireless coverage area by enabling WDS Link settings. WDS supports up to four AP MAC addresses.
56 8.3 WDS Bridge Mode In WDS Bridge Mode, the EAP350 can wirelessly connect to different LANs by configuring the MAC address and security settings of each EAP350 device. Use this mode when two wired LANs located in a short distance apart and want to communicate with each other. The best solution is to use the EAP350 to wirelessly connect two wired LANs, as shown in the following figure. WDS Bridge Mode can establish up to four WDS links, creating a star-like network.
57 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.
