EnGenius ERB9260 User manual

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300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender
ERB9260
300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender
V1.3

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Table of Contents
1Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3Hardware Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
4Before you Begin............................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Considerations for Wireless Installation ..................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7) ......................................................................................................8
4.3 Apple Mac X OS............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
5Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
6Configuring Range Extender ......................................................................................................................................... 15
7Quick Setup Range Extender ......................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1 Manual Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
7.2 One-Touch Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
8System .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Operation Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
8.2 Status................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
8.3 DHCP (Client Router mode) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
8.4 Schedule (Client Router mode)................................................................................................................................................................ 31
8.5 Event Log ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
8.6 Monitor............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
9Wireless ............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
9.1 Status................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
9.2 Basic................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
9.3 Advanced ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

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9.4 Security (Repeater mode) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
9.5 Filter (Repeater mode) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
9.6 WPS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
9.7 Client List (Repeater mode)....................................................................................................................................................................... 54
9.8 AP Profile.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
10 Network ........................................................................................................................................................................ 57
10.1 Status................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
10.2 LAN..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
10.3 WAN (Client Router mode) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 60
10.3.1 Static IP Address ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
10.3.2 Dynamic IP Address................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
10.3.3 PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
10.3.4 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)....................................................................................................................................... 63
11 Firewall (Client Router mode) .................................................................................................................................... 65
11.1 Enable................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
11.2 DMZ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
11.3 DoS..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
11.4 MAC Filter........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
11.5 IP Filter .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
11.6 URL Filter.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
12 Advanced (Client Router mode) ................................................................................................................................ 72
12.1 Network Address Translation (NAT)....................................................................................................................................................... 72
12.2 Port Mapping ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
12.3 Port Forwarding............................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
12.4 Port Triggering............................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
12.5 Application Layer Gateway (ALG)............................................................................................................................................................ 76
12.6 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)................................................................................................................................................................ 77

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12.7 Quality of Service (QoS).............................................................................................................................................................................. 78
12.8 Static Routing................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
12.9 Dynamic Routing........................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
12.10 Routing Table............................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
13 Management ................................................................................................................................................................ 84
13.1 Admin................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
13.2 Firmware........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
13.3 Configure ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
13.4 Reset .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
14 Tools .............................................................................................................................................................................. 90
14.1 Time Setting.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
14.2 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) (Client Router mode) ...................................................................................................................................... 91
14.3 Diagnosis.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
15 Wizard (Repeater mode) ............................................................................................................................................ 93
16 Logout........................................................................................................................................................................... 94
17 Building a Wireless Network...................................................................................................................................... 95
17.1 Repeater Mode.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 95
17.2 Client Bridge Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
17.3 Client Router Mode...................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Appendix A –FCC Interference Statement .......................................................................................................................... 98
Appendix B –Industry Canada statement ........................................................................................................................... 99
Appendix C –Product Specification..................................................................................................................................... 99

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1Package Contents
EnGenius Range Extender
AC Plug
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM with User Manual and Setup Utility
Quick Installation Guide
2Introduction
ERB9260 is a 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n 300Mbps Repeater Extender. Range Extender solves the signal attenuation (limited
coverage) problem by literally repeating / extending AP radio signal to dead-spots. Repeater clones AP and serves as a
subsidiary entity to its clients. It supports latest industrial standard security settings WEP, WPA & WPA2.
ERB9260 offers an easy way to extend your wireless AP coverage without changing IP address settings. It is truly user
friendly network gear for home users.

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3Hardware Overview
RJ45
This is RJ45 LAN port.
LAN: Connect to a computer, switch or hub.
On/Off Switch
You can manually turn on/off the device using this slide switch.
O: Off I: ON

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LED Lights
icon
Description
Wireless LAN
Color –Blue
Lights when Wireless signal is activated.
Blinks when Wireless data transfer.
WPS
Color –Blue
Blinks when WPS handshake is initialized.
LAN
Color –Blue
Lights when wired network device is connected to RJ45 port.
Blinks when data transfer occurs on RJ45 port.
Power
Color –Blue
Lights when device is powered ON.
Blinks device is Reset.
Signal
Strength
Signal indicator shows AP signal strength.
Green –Strong
Yellow –Normal
Red –Weak
Buttons
icon
Description
WPS
Press this button to initialize WPS process.
Hold this button for 15 seconds to Reset to Factory Defaults.

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4Before you Begin
This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the Range Extender is very
important to avoid poor signal reception and performance. Avoid placing the device in enclosed spaces
such as a closet, cabinet or wardrobe.
4.1 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. These could be the number,
thickness and location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through.
Here are some key guidelines to ensure that you have the optimal wireless range.
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the EnGenius access point and other network
devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, the degradation
depends on the building’s material.
2. Building materials makes a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on
range. Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through a drywall or open doorways. Materials such
as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets and brick will also degrade your wireless signal.
3. Interferences can also come from your other electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. The most usual
types are microwaves, or cordless phones.

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4.2 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7)
This device can be configured as a Repeater, Client Bridge and Client Router. The default IP address of the device is
192.168.1.2 (In Repeater Mode as default). In order to log into this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings
of your PC/Notebook.
Click Start button and open Control Panel.
Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7

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Windows XP, click [Network Connection]
Windows Vista, click [View Network Status and Tasks] then [Manage Network Connections]
Windows 7, click [View Network Status and Tasks] then [Change adapter settings]