Business Solutions User Manual EAP900H version 1.
IMPORTANT To install this Access Point please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in the product packaging.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ....................................... Key Features / Introduction ........................................... System Requirements / Package Contents ............. Applications ................................................................................. Technical Specifications ....................................................... Physical Interface .................................................................... Chapter 7 2.4G / 5G Wireless ........
Chapter 1 Product Overview 4
Introduction Key Features can be used with 802.3at • Up to 30 dBm transmit power enabling long range connectivity • Supports IEEE802.11a/b/g/n wireless standards with up to 450 Mbps data rate on each band. capable switches or injectors • Six internal 5 dBi omni-directional MIMO antennas • Can be monitored after deployment with • EnGenius EZ Controller™ software for Windows (Free online download) • Can be used with included power adapter or via PoE with PoE 802.
The EAP900H supports the 2.4GHz frequency band under 802.11 b/g/n mode while at the same time providing 5GHz band for communicating or transferring files in a less congested network frequency band. System Requirements The EAP900H delivers up to 6x faster wireless speeds and 7x extended coverage than legacy 802.11a/b/g wireless devices.
Applications • Training/Educational Facilities: Training sites at corporations or students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and learning. Wireless LAN (WLAN) products are easy to install and highly efficient.
Technical Specifications WDS Detail WDS AP WDS Bridge Standard: IEEE 802.11a on 5 GHz IEEE802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz IEEE802.3at Security WEP (64/128bit) WPA/WPA2 (TKIP/AES) Hidden ESSID MAC address filtering, up to 50 field L2 Isolation 802.
Physical Interface Dimensions and Weights Diameter: 6.36” Height: 2.17” 3 4 1 6 5 2 4 Power Connector: DC IN for Power. 1 Reset Button: One click for reset the device. Press over 10 seconds for reset to factory default. 5 Ceiling (Wall) Mount Hole: Using the provided hardware, the EAP900H can be attached to a ceiling or wall. 2 LED Indicators: LED lights for WPS, WLAN 5G, WLAN 2.
Chapter 2 Before you begin 10
Before you Begin Considerations for Wireless Installation This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the EnGenius EAP900H is essential to maximize the access point’s performance. Avoid placing the EAP900H in an enclosed space such as a closet, cabinet, or stairwell. 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.
Computer Settings Windows XP / Windows 7 2b. In Windows 7, click View Network Status and Tasks in the Network and Internet section, then select Change adapter settings. In order to use the EAP900H, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. 1. Click Start button and open Control Panel. 3. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. Windows XP Windows 7 2a. In Windows XP, click Network Connections.
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 EAP900H 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: EAP900H 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 4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually. 1. Go to System Preferences (can be opened in the Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu). 5. Enter an IP address that is different from the EAP900H and subnet mask then press OK. 2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section. Note: Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example: EAP900H IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.255 PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.
Hardware Installation 1. Ensure that the computer in use has an Ethernet Controller (RJ-45 Ethernet Port). For more information, verify with your computer’s user manual. This diagram depicts the hardware configuration. 2. Connect one end of the Category 5e Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port of the EAP900H and the other end to the RJ-45 port of the computer. Ensure that the cable is securely connected to both the EAP900H and the computer. Ethernet PC 3.
Mounting the EAP900H Using the provided hardware, the EAP900H can be attached to a ceiling or wall. Leave enough of the screws exposed to ensure that the unit can be attached to the mounting bracket. To attach the EAP900H to a ceiling or wall using the mounting bracket: If extra space is required, use the provided spacers and long screws from the T-Rail mounting hardware kit to increase the space between the unit and the mounting bracket. 1.
To attach the EAP900H to a ceiling using the provided T-rail connectors: 1. Attach the T-rail connectors to the bottom cover of the EAP900H using the provided short screws. 2. Line up the connected T-rail connectors with an appropriately sized rail and press the unit onto the rail until it snaps into place. Note: Two sizes of T-rail connectors are included in the mounting hardware kit: 15/16in (2.38cm) and 9/16in (1.43cm).
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Access Point 18
Configuring Your Access Point 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-base configuration page. 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 192.168.1.1 Username / Password admin / admin Web Configuration 1.
Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network 20
The EAP900H has the ability to operate in various modes. This chapter describes the operating modes of the EAP900H. Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, EAP900H behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n networks. The stations and clients must be configured to use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) and security password to associate with the EAP900H. The EAP900H supports up to eight SSIDs at the same time for secure access. 2.
WDS AP Mode The EAP900H also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connections to the EAP900H using WDS technology. In this mode, configure the MAC addresses in both Access Points to enlarge the wireless area by enabling WDS Link settings. WDS supports four AP MAC addresses. 5 GHz Client Computer 5 GHz Client Computer 2.4 GHz EAP 900H WDS AP Client EAP 900H WDS AP Client 2.
WDS Bridge Mode In WDS Bridge Mode, the EAP900H can wirelessly connect different LANs by configuring the MAC address and security settings of each EAP900H device. Use this mode when two wired LANs located a small distance apart want to communicate with each other. The best solution is to use the EAP900H to wirelessly connect two wired LANs, as shown in the following figure. WDS Bridge Mode can establish four WDS links, creating a star-like network. Note: WDS Bridge Mode does not act as an Access Point.
Chapter 5 Status 24
Main Status The Status section contains the following options: • Main Clicking the Main Status link under the Status menu or clicking Home at the top-right of the EAP900H Page shows the status information about the current operating mode. • 2.4G/5G Wireless Client List, • 2.4G/5G Connection Status, • 2.4G/5G WDS Link List • The System Information section shows general system • System Log.
• The LAN Settings section shows the Local Area Network settings such as the LAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DNS Address. • The Current 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wireless Settings section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode, Frequency, and Channel. Since the EAP900H supports multiple-SSIDs, information about each SSID, the ESSID and security settings, are displayed Note: Profile Settings is only applicable in Access Point, WDS AP.
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wireless Client List 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz WDS Link List Clicking the 2.4 GHz /5 GHz Wireless Client List link under the Status menu displays the list of clients associated to the EAP900H’s 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for each client. Clicking Refresh updates the client list. Click on the 2.4 GHz /5 GHz WDS Link List link under the Status menu. This page displays the current status of the WDS link, including WDS Link ID, MAC Address, Link Status and RSSI.
System Log The EAP900H automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. 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 are deleted from the log. When powered down or rebooted, the log will be cleared.
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Operation Mode IP Settings The EAP900H supports three operating modes: This page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings. Access Point, WDS AP and WDS Bridge. Device Settines 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. Device Name: Enter a name for the device. The name you type appears in SNMP management.
Spanning Tree Setting Spanning Tree Status: Enable or disable the Spanning Tree function. This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops in your LAN network Bridge 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. Bridge Max Age: Specify Bridge Max Age, in seconds.
Chapter 7 2.
Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of the EAP900H. Wireless mode: supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode in 2.4G and 802.11a/n mixed mode in 5G. Access Point / WDS AP 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.
2.4G/5G SSID Profile SSID: Specify the SSID for the current profile. Suppressed SSID: Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Station Separation: Click the appropriate radio button to 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.
Wireless Security The Wireless Security section lets you configure the EAP900H’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. It is strongly recommend to use WPA2-PSK. Auth Type: Select Open System or Shared Key. WEP Encryption: Key Length: Select the desired option and ensure the wireless clients use the same setting. Choices are 64, 128, 152-bit password lengths.
WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) Encryption: Encryption: Select the WPA encryption type you would like. 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 HEXformat, the Key must be 64 HEX characters in length. Group Key Update Interval: Specify how often, in seconds, the group key changes.
WPA Encryption: Access Point / WDS AP mode Group Key Update Interval: Specify how often, in seconds, the group key changes. Radius Accounting: Enable or disable accounting feature. Radius Accounting Server Radius accounting server. Enter the IP address of the Radius Accounting Port Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius accounting server. Radius Accounting Secret Enter the secret required to connect to the Radius accounting server.
Wireless MAC Filtering ACL Mode: Determines whether network access is granted or denied to clients whose MAC addresses appear in the MAC Address table on this page. Choices are: Disabled, Deny MAC in the list, or Allow MAC in the list. Wireless MAC Filtering is used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients (computers, tablet PCs, NAS, smartphones, etc.) according to their MAC addresses. You can manually add a MAC address to restrict the permission to access EAP900H.
Wireless Advanced This page allows you to configure wireless advance settings. It is recommended that the default settings are used unless the user has experience with more advanced networking features. Data Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput of data in the EAP900H. The lower the data rate, the throughput will be lower, but so will the transmission distance. 2.4G/5G Wireless Advanced Transmit Power: Set the power output of the wireless signal.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS: Select to Enable or Disable the WPS feature. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature complies with the Wi-Fi Alliance WPS standard and makes it easier to quickly add client devices to an established, security-enabled Wi-Fi network. WPS Current Status: Shows whether the WPS function is Configured or unConfigured. When it is Configured, the WPS has been used to authorize connection between the device and wireless clients.
WDS Link Settings 2.4G/5G WDS Link Settings Using WDS (Wireless Distribution System) will allow a network administrator or installer to connect to Access Points wirelessly. Doing so will extend the wired infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or inefficient to implement. Note: Compatibility between different brands and models of access points is not guaranteed. It is recommended that the WDS network be created using the same models for maximum compatibility.
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Administration This page allows you to change the EAP900H username and password. By default, the username is admin and the password is: admin. The password can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive. Login Setting New Name: Enter a new username for logging in to the New Name entry box. Old Password: Enter the old password for logging in to the Old Password entry box. New Password: Enter the new password for logging in to the New Password entry box.
Management VLAN Settings Profile Isolation: Restricted client to communicate with different VID by selecting the radio button. 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). Computers on VLAN do not have to be physically located next to one another on the LAN. VLAN ID: Specify the VLAN tag for each profile.
Wireless Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service. Enable Traffic Shaping: Check this option to enable wireless traffic shaping. Incoming Traffic Limit: Specify the wireless transmission speed used for downloading. Outgoing Traffic Limit: Specify the wireless transmission speed used for uploading. Accept / Cancel: Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings.
SNMP Settings Location: Specify the location of the device. 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.
Backup/Restore Save A Copy of Current Settings: Click Backup to save the current configured settings. This page allows you to save the current device configurations. When you save the configurations, you also can reload the saved configurations into the device through the Restore Saved Settings from A File section.
Auto Reboot Settings You can specify how long to reboot the EAP900H periodically. Auto Reboot Setting: Enable or disable the auto reboot function. Frequency of Auto Reboot: To specify the time to reboot the EAP900H by Min, Hour, Day or Week. Save/Apply / Cancel: Click Save/Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings.
Firmware Upgrade Time Setting This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the EAP900H This page allows you to set the internal clock of the EAP900H. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the Browse button and navigate the OS File System to the location of the upgrade file. Manually Set Date and Time: Manually specify the date and time. 2. Select the upgrade file. The name of the file will appear in the Upgrade File field.
Log Diagnostics This page allows you to setup Syslog and local log functions of the EAP900H. This page allows you to analyze the connection quality of the EAP900H and trace the routing table to a target in the network. Target IP: Enter the IP address you would like to search. Syslog: Enable or disable the syslog function. Ping Packet Size: Enter the packet size of each ping. Log Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the log server. Number of Pings: Enter the number of times you want to ping.
LED Control Reset This page allows you to control LED on/off for Power, LAN interface, 2.4G/5G WLAN interface and WPS In some circumstances, it may be required to force the device to reboot. Click on Reboot the Device to reboot the EAP900H. Logout Click Logout in Management menu to logout.
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Appendix A 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 minimum distance 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 This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
This device is a 5GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
Français [French] Par la présente [nom du fabricant] déclare que l’appareil [type d’appareil] est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian] Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
