EnGenius EWS550AP User manual

EWS550AP
version 1.0
Wireless Managed Wall Plate Access Point

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Key Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
System Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Applications............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Physical Interface................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 .........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Considerations for Wireless Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Computer Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Mounting the Access Point .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting using the 110 Punch-down Block....................................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 3 .........................................................................................................................................................................................24
Default Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Web Configuration................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Chapter 4 .........................................................................................................................................................................................28
Device Status.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Connections............................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Realtime................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 5 .........................................................................................................................................................................................36
IPv4 Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
IPv6 Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Spanning Tree Settings........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
LAN Port Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 6 .........................................................................................................................................................................................41
Wireless Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless Network......................................................................................................................................................... 44
2.4 GHz/5 GHz SSID Profile................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Wireless Security ................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Wireless MAC Filter.............................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Traffic Shaping....................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Fast Roaming ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Guest Network ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
RSSI Threshold...................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Management VLAN Settings................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Chapter 7 .........................................................................................................................................................................................58
Status...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Settings................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Tools....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Node List................................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Link Status ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 62
Ping ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Trace Route............................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Throughput............................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Chapter 8 .........................................................................................................................................................................................65
Controller Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
SNMP Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
CLI/SSH Settings................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
HTTPS Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................... 70

Email Alert............................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Date and Time Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................... 72
WiFi Scheduler....................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Tools....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
LED Control........................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Device Discovery................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 9 .........................................................................................................................................................................................80
Account Setting...................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
Backup/Restore...................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
System Log ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
Reset....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Logout.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Appendix .........................................................................................................................................................................................88
Appendix A - FCC Interference Statement ............................................................................................................................................ 89
Appendix B - CE Interference Statement............................................................................................................................................... 91

Chapter 1
Product Overview

Introduction
Key Features
Deploy and manage with ease using EWS Series Wireless Management Switches.
Dual radio 2x2 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Access Point with multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) and 3 port Ethernet switch.
Built-in “Turbo Engine” with a powereful quad-core chipset to process multiple tasks for driving and enhancing performance.
Gigabit Ethernet uplink provides high speed Internet access.
3 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for wired device connectivity (1 port includes PoE output).
Supports 802.11ac Wave 2.0 technology to enhance overall bandwidth and speed to wireless client devices.
Supports Tx Beamforming to enlarge the transmition distance.
Performs 256-QAM under the 2.4 GHz band to enhance data rate to 400 Mbps.
Additional RJ45 pass-through port for connecting to phone systems.
Power-over-Ethernet supports 802.3af output when PoE input is 802.3at.
Internal high-performance antennas support the wall plate AP’s low profile design.
Effective and flexible bandwidth management.
Secure Guest Network option available.
Ideal for audio, video, and voice applications.
Mounts onto any standard wall box.

Introduction
The EWS550AP 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. The AP’s enhanced-powered,
long-range characteristics make it a cost-effective alternative to ordinary Access Points that do not have the range and reach to connect to a
growing number of wireless users who wish to access a large hotspot or business network.
To protect sensitive data during wireless transmissions, the device offers different encryption settings for wireless communications, including
industry standard WPA and WPA2 encryption. The AP also includes MAC address filtering to allow network administrators to provide network
access only to known computers and other devices based on their MAC addresses.
Maximum data rates are based on IEEE 802.11 standards. Actual throughput and range may vary depending on many factors including environmental conditions,
distance between devices, radio interference in the operating environment, and mix of devices in the network. Features and specifications are subjected to change
without prior notice. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For United States of America: Copyright © 2017 EnGenius
Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

System Requirements
The following are the Minimum System Requirements needed to configure the device:
Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability
Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7, 8), or Mac OS, Linux-based operating systems
Web-browsing application (i.e. Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or another similar browser application)
Package Contents
The package contains the following items (all items must be in package to issue a refund):
EWS Wall Plate Access Point
Mounting Bracket
Bracket Screw
Quick Installation Guide

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. Older buildings, sites with multiple buildings, and/or areas that make the installation of a Ethernet-based LAN impossible,
impractical or expensive are sites where WLAN can be a network solution.
Temporary Workgroups: Create temporary workgroups/networks in more open areas within a building; auditoriums, amphitheaters
classrooms, ballrooms, arenas, exhibition centers, or temporary offices where one wants either a permanent or temporary Wireless LAN
established.
The Ability to Access Real-Time Information: Doctors/Nurses, Point-of-Sale Employees, and/or Warehouse Workers can access real-time
information while dealing with patients, serving customers, and/or processing information.
Frequently Changing Environments: Set up networks in environments that change frequently (i.e.: Show Rooms, Exhibits, etc.).
Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks: SOHO users require a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network.
Training/Educational Facilities: Training sites at corporations or students at universities use wireless connectivity to exchange
information between peers and easily access information for learning purposes.

Technical Specifications
EWS550AP
Radio Specification
Dual Concurrent Radio:
- 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n with max data rate up to 400 Mbps
- 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac with max data rate up to 867 Mbps
Transmit Power:
- Max transmit power is limited by regulatory power
Radio Chains/Spatial Streams:
- 2 x 2: 2
Supported Radio Technology:
- 802.11b: Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS)
- 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing
(OFDM)
Channelization:
- 802.11ac with 20/40/80 MHz channel width
- 802.11n with 20/40 MHz channel width
- 802.11a/b/g with 20 MHz channel width
Supported Modulation:
- 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
- 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
- 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Supported data rates (Mbps):
- 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
- 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
- 802.11n: 6.5 to 400 (MCS0 to MCS15)
- 802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS= 1 to 2)
Physical & Environment
Power Source:
- PoE: compatible with 802.3af/at
Supports 802.3af output when PoE input is 802.3at
Internal Antenna:
- 4 dBi/5.5 dBi 2.4 GHz antennas
- 6 dBi/5.3 dBi 5 GHz antennas
Interface:
- 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Uplink Port with 802.3af/at PoE
- 3 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Switched Ports
- 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Access Port with PoE Output
- 2 x RJ45 Pass Through Ports
- 2 x 110 Punch Down Blocks
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions (W x D x H):
- 125 x 188 x 26 mm
Mounting:
- Wall mount (standard US/EU single gang wall jack)
Environment:
- Operating temperature: 0°C~40°C
- Operating humidity: 0%~90% typical
- Storage temperature: -30°C~70°C