Business Solutions User Manual EnStationAC 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............................................... 4 Key Features/Introduction........................................................ 5 System Requirements............................................................... 6 Package Contents......................................................................... 7 Technical Specifications.............................................................. 8 Physical Interface.................................................
Chapter 1 Product Overview 4
Introduction Key Features • Up to 26 dBm transmit power enabling long range connectivity • Supports IEEE802.11ac/a/n wireless standards with up to 866 Mbps data rate. • Internal 19dBi high gain directional antenna • Can be used with included PoE adapter or via 802.3at PoE 802.3at - capable switches. • Can be supply 802.3af power source used with included PoE adapter power adapter or via 802.
System Requirements its included PoE (Power over Ethernet) Adapter for quick outdoor installation. The EnStationAC enables network administrators to control its transmit power and features settings for selecting VHT80 bandwidth to perform ture AC transmission. The EnStationAC also supports wireless encryption including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK) Encryption and IEEE 802.1X with RADIUS.) The following are the Minimum System Requirements in order to configure the device.
Package Contents The EnStationAC package contains the following items:* • EnStationAC Customer Premises Equipment • PoE Adapter (EPA5006GP) • Pole Mount Strap • Wall Mount Bracket Base • Screw Sets Kit • Rubber • Sealing Nut • Dynamic Stick • Quick Installation Guide *(all items must be in package to issue a refund): 7
Technical Specifications Standard: IEEE802.11ac/a/n on 5 GHz IEEE802.3at IEEE802.3af Optimal Performance Distance Control (Ack Timeout) Multicast Supported Data Rate Selection Auto Channel Selection BSSID Support Antenna Internal 19dBi high gain directional antenna Physical Interface 2 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port with PoE support LAN(PoE) Port supports IEEE802.3at PoE Input LAN Port supports IEEE802.
Https Support SSH QoS (Quality of Service) Complaint with IEEE 802.
Physical Interface Dimensions and Weights Dimension: 190mm (7.48”) Height: 38mm (1.9”) Weight: 527g (1.16 lbs) 1 2 3 4 1 WLAN Signal LED: Applied on Client Bridge/WDS (1) Red: Weak Signal: Connecting quality is bad. (2) Yellow: Connecting quality is Normal. (3) Green: Connection quality is Good. 2 LAN(PoE) Signal LED 3 LAN Signal LED of the 2nd Port 4 Power Signal: 5 LAN Port 1 (802.3at PoE Input): Gigabit Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable. 6 LAN Port 2(802.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin 11
Computer Settings Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 8 1b. Move your mouse to the lower right hot corner to display the Charms Bar and select the Control Panel in Windows 8 OS. In order to use the EnStationAC, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system. 1a. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel 2a. In Windows XP, click Network Connections. Windows XP Windows 7 2b.
3. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. 5. Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is different from the EnStationACand Subnet mask, then click OK. Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example: EnStationAC IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.255 PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
Apple Mac OS X 1. Go to System Preferences (Which can be opened in the Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu). 4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually. 5. Enter an IP address that is different from the EnStationAC 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: EnStationAC IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.
Hardware Installation 1. Remove the rear bottom panel. .This diagram depicts the hardware configuration. 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the main LAN port (PoE) of the Access Point and the other end to the AP Ethernet port on the PoE Adapter. 3. Connect the Power cord to the PoE Adapter and plug the other end in to an electrical outlet. 4. Connect the second Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the PoE Adapter and the other end to the Ethernet port on the computer. 5.
Mounting the EnStationAC Using the provided hardware, the EnStationAC can be attached to a wall or a pole. 1. EnStation 5. Screw Set Kit 2. PoE Adapter& Power Cord 3. Bracket 4. Pole Mounting Strap 6. Sealing Nut 7. Dynamic Stick 8.
Wall mounting the EnStation 6. Determine the mounting location. Mark and drill two pilot holes aligning to the screw holes of the bracket 1. Put the included rubber into the bracket. 7. Put wall anchors into the holes and insert screw into the wall anchor. 2. Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket. 3. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as tighten it. 8. Screw and secrue the bracket in the place. 4. Put the nock washer on the dynamic stick. 5.
Pole mounting the EnStation 1. Put the included rubber into the bracket. 6. Thread the open end of the pole strap through the two tabs on the bracket. 2. Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket. 7. Lock and tighten pole strap to secure bracket to the pole. 3. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as tighten it. 4. Put the nock washer on the dynamic stick. 5. Assemble t he mounting parts to the EnStation. .
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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.
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Main Status Save Changes Device Status This page lets you save and apply the settings shown under Unsaved changes list, or cancel the unsaved changes and revert to the previous settings that were in effect. Clicking the Device Status link under the Overview menu shows the status information about the current operating mode.
• The LAN Information section shows the Local Area Network settings such as the LAN IP Address, Subnet mask, and DNS Address. SSID, MAC address, RX and TX. • The Wireless LAN Information 5 GHz section shows wireless information such as Operating Mode, Frequency, and Channel. Since the EnStationAC supports multipleSSIDs, information about each SSID, the ESSID, and security settings, are displayed Note: Profile Settings are only applicable in Access Point and WDS AP modes.
Connection 5 GHz Connection List WDS Link List Click the connection link under the Overview menu displays the connection list of clients associated to the EnStationAC’s 5 GHz, along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for each client. Clicking Refresh updates the client list. Click the connection link under the Overview menu. This page displays the current status of the WDS link, including WDS Link ID, MAC Address, Link Status and RSSI. Note: Only applicable in WDS AP and WDS Bridge modes.
Client Bridge Connection Status Click the connection link under the Overview menu. This page displays the connection status between Access Point, including associated SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, Tx Data Rate(Mbps), Current noise level and signal strength.
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Basic IP Settings IPv4/IPv6 Settings IP Network Settings: Select whether the device IP address will use a static IP address specified in the IP address field or be obtained automatically when the device connects to a DHCP server. This page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings. IP Address: The IP address of this device. Subnet Mask: The IP Subnet mask of this device. Gateway: The Default Gateway of this device. Leave it blank if you are unsure of this setting.
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Settings This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling the Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops in your LAN network. Spanning Tree Status: Enables or disables the Spanning Tree function. Hello Time: Specifies 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: Specifies Bridge Max Age in seconds.
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Wireless 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. Save: Click Save to confirm the changes.
Select Auto to enable auto-channel selection. This page displays the current status of the Wireless settings of the EnStationAC. Transmit Power: Sets the power output of the wireless signal. Wireless Network Data Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput of data in the EnStationAC. Select the best balance for you and your network but note that the lower the data rate, the lower the throughput, though transmission distance is also lowered.
AP Detection: AP Detection can select the best channel to use by scanning nearby areas for Access Points. Distance: Specifies the distance between Access Points and clients. Note that longer distances may drop higherspeed connections. Save: Click Save to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return to previous settings.
SSID Profile includes VLANs, you can specify a VLAN ID for packets pass through the Access Point with a tag. Wireless Security: See the Wireless Security section. Isolation: Restrict clients communicating with different VIDs by selecting the radio button. Save: Click Save to accept the changes. Current Profile: You can configure up to sixteen (16) different SSIDs (eight (8) per band). If multiple client devices will be accessing the network, you can arrange the devices into SSID groups.
Wireless Security Auth Type: Select Open System or Shared Key. The Wireless Security section lets you configure the EnStationAC’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. It is strongly recommend that you use WPA2-PSK. Input Type: ASCII: Regular Text (recommended) Hexadecimal Numbers (For advanced users) Key Length: Select the desired option and ensure that wireless clients use the same setting. Your choices are 64, 128, and 152-bit password lengths.
