EnGenius ECB9300 User manual

11N Wireless
Multi-Function Client Bridge
User’s Manual
Version: 1.0

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 FEATURES AND BENEFITS...........................................................................................................5
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................6
1.3 SAFETY GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................6
1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................6
1.5 APPLICATIONS...........................................................................................................................7
1.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................8
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode................................................................................................................... 8
b) Infrastructure Mode................................................................................................................................ 8
2UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE.......................................................................................... 9
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................9
2.2 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION.....................................................................................................9
3WEB CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................11
3.1 LOGGING IN.............................................................................................................................11
3.2 SYSTEM..................................................................................................................................12
3.2.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 SCHEDULE ..............................................................................................................................13
3.2.3 EVENT LOG.............................................................................................................................14
3.2.4 MONITOR................................................................................................................................15
3.2.4.1 SWITCHING BETWEEN OPERATING MODES .................................................................................17
3.2.4.2 ACCESS POINT OPERATING MODE.............................................................................................19
3.2.4.2.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................19
3.2.4.2.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................19
3.2.4.2.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................21
3.2.4.2.4 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE......................................................................................................22
3.2.4.2.4.1 SECURITY DISABLED ................................................................................................................22
3.2.4.2.4.2 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY)........................................................................................23
3.2.4.2.4.3 WPA (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS)/PRE-SHARED KEY...............................................................25
3.2.4.2.4.4 WPA RADIUS (802.1X) .........................................................................................................26
3.2.4.2.5 FILTER....................................................................................................................................27
3.2.4.2.6 CLIENT LIST ............................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.2.7 VLAN ....................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.2.8 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................29
3.2.4.3 CLIENT BRIDGE OPERATING MODE............................................................................................30
3.2.4.3.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................30
3.2.4.3.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................30
3.2.4.3.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................32
3.2.4.3.4 AP PROFILE............................................................................................................................33
3.2.4.3.4.1 MANAGE APPROFILE ..............................................................................................................33
3.2.4.3.5 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................33
3.2.4.4 WDS OPERATING MODE..........................................................................................................35
3.2.4.4.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................35
3.2.4.4.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................35
3.2.4.4.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................36
3.2.4.4.4 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................38
3.2.4.5 REPEATER OPERATING MODE...................................................................................................39
3.2.4.5.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................39
3.2.4.5.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................40
3.2.4.5.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................42
3.2.4.5.4 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE......................................................................................................43
3.2.4.5.4.1 SECURITY DISABLED ................................................................................................................43
3.2.4.5.4.2 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY)........................................................................................44
3.2.4.5.4.3 WPA (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS)/PRE-SHARED KEY...............................................................46
3.2.4.5.5 FILTER....................................................................................................................................47
3.2.4.5.6 CLIENT LIST ............................................................................................................................47

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3.2.4.5.7 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................48
3.3 NETWORK .............................................................................................................................49
3.3.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................49
3.3.2 LAN /DHCP CLIENT,SERVER .................................................................................................49
3.4 MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................50
3.4.1 ADMIN ....................................................................................................................................50
3.4.2 SNMP ...................................................................................................................................51
3.4.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ...............................................................................................................52
3.4.4 RESTORE TO FACTORY DEFAULT...............................................................................................52
3.4.5 BACKUP SETTINGS...................................................................................................................53
3.4.6 RESTORE SETTINGS.................................................................................................................53
3.4.7 REST......................................................................................................................................54
3.5 TOOLS....................................................................................................................................55
3.5.1 TIME SETTING .........................................................................................................................55
3.5.2 DIAGNOSIS..............................................................................................................................56
APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................57
HARDWARE SUMMARY..................................................................................................................................57
RADIO SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................57
SOFTWARE FEATURES..................................................................................................................................58
MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................................................59
ENVIRONMENT &PHYSICAL...........................................................................................................................59
APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.........................................................................60
INDEX..........................................................................................................................................................61

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Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 July 10, 2009 Initial Version

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1 Introduction
ECB9300 is a multi-functioned 11n product with 7 major multi-functions, is designed to
operate in every working environment for enterprises.
ECB9300 is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 3x faster speeds and 2x extended
coverage than 802.11g devices. ECB9300 supports home network with superior throughput,
performance and unparalleled wireless range.
To protect data during wireless transmissions, ECB9300 encrypts all wireless transmissions
through WEP data encryption and supports WPA/WPA2. ECB9300 also supports IEEE 802.1x
Supplicant function in CB mode. Its MAC address filter allows users to select stations with
access to connect network. In addition, the function of user isolation protects private network
between client users. ECB9300 thus is the best product to ensure network safety for
enterprises.
1.1 Features and Benefits
Features Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to
150Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming
10/100 Fast Ethernet Support up to 100Mbps networking speed
IEEE 802.11n draft Compliant and
backward compatible with
802.11b/g
Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices
Multi-Function, 7 functions Allowing users to select different mode in various
environment
Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint
Wireless Connectivity Allowing to transfer data from buildings to buildings
WDS (Wireless Distributed
System) Making wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as a wireless repeater
Universal Repeater The easiest way to your wireless network's coverage
Support Multi-SSID function (4
SSID) in AP mode Allowing clients to access different networks through a single access point and to assign different policies and
functions for each SSID by manager
WPA2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x support Powerful data security
802.1x Supplicant support (CB &
CR mode) More powerful data security in Client Bridge mode
MAC address filtering in AP mode Ensuring secure network connection
User isolation support (AP mode) Protecting the private network between client users.

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PPPoE function support (CR
mode) Easy to access the internet via ISP service authentication
Keep personal setting Keeping the latest setting when firmware upgrade
SNMP Remote Configuration
Management Helping administrators to remotely configure or manage the Access Point easily
QoS (WMM) support Enhancing user performance and density
1.2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are
missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped
in its original package.
¾1* 11N multi-function Client Bridge (ECB9300)
¾1* 12V/1A Power Adapter
¾1* Ethernet Cable
¾1* 2dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas
¾1*QIG
¾1*CD (User’s Manual)
1.3 Safety Guidelines
In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the following
safety guidelines.
hCarefully follow the instructions in this manual; also follow all instruction labels
on this device.
hExcept for the power adapter supplied, this device should not be connected to
any other adapters.
hDo not spill liquid of any kind on this device.
hDo not place the unit on an unstable stand or table. This unit may drop and
become damaged.
hDo not expose this unit to direct sunlight.
hDo not place any hot devices close to this unit, as they may degrade or cause
damage to the unit.
hDo not place any heavy objects on top of this unit.
hDo not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.
1.4 System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device.
hPC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface.
hOperating system that supports HTTP web-browser

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1.5 Applications
The wireless LAN 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 wireless LANs:
a) Difficult-to-wire environments
There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic
buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the
installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
b) Temporary workgroups
Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-
recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a
temporary WLAN established and removed.
c) The ability to access real-time information
Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can
access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers
and processing information.
d) Frequently changed environments
Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where
frequently rearrange the workplace.
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.
h) Training/Educational facilities
Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless
connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and
learning.

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1.6 Network Configuration
To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a
wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC
card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:
a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs.
b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode
This is the simplest network
configuration with several
computers equipped with the PC
Cards that form a wireless
network whenever they are
within range of one another. In
ad-hoc mode, each client is
peer-to-peer, would only have
access to the resources of the
other client and does not require
an access point. This is the
easiest and least expensive way
for the SOHO to set up a
wireless network. The image
depicts a network in ad-hoc mode.
b) Infrastructure Mode
The infrastructure mode requires the
use of an access point (AP). In this
mode, all wireless communication
between two computers has to be
via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the
AP is stand-alone or wired to an
Ethernet network. If used in stand-
alone, the AP can extend the range
of independent wireless LANs by
acting as a repeater, which effectively doubles the distance between
wireless stations. The image below depicts a network in infrastructure
mode.

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2 Understanding the Hardware
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Place the unit in an appropriate location after conducting a site survey.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another end
into your PC/Notebook.
3. Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to WAN port of the device and the other end
into you cable/DSL modem (Internet)
4. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other
end into the power socket on the wall.
This diagram depicts the hardware configuration
2.2 IP Address Configuration
This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point. The default IP
address of the device is 192.168.1.2 (In Client Bridge Mode as default)In order to log into
this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on the
connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following
screen.
Client Brid
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/
AP
PC, Cable/DSL
Modem
Power Outlet
Ethernet
AC/DC cable

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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will
allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address
and subnet mask. You may follow the example below. Please Ensure that the IP
address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.
For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.2
PC IP address: 192.168.0.10
PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties
window.

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3 Web Configuration
3.1 Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge
(default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.
Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Enter admin for both the user name and password.
After logging in you will see the graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The
navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into five main sections:
1. System: This menu includes the status, schedule, event log, and monitor.
2. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, security, WPS, Client list,
VLAN, and WMM. Through this section, you can also change the device operating
mode, such as Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS Bridge, or Universal Repeater.
3. Network: This menu includes status, and LAN.
4. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade,
save/restore backup and device reset.
5. Tools: Displays the time zone, power saving, and diagnostics.
6. Logout: To logout the system. Need to open up a new browser window in order to login
again.

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3.2 System
Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down
menu. You will then see five options: Operation Mode,
Status, Schedule, Event Log, and Monitor. Each option is
described in detail below.
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3.2.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the System drop-down menu. The status page
displays a summary of current system settings. Information such as operating mode,
system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application
version are displayed in the ‘System’ section. LAN IP address, subnet mask, and
MAC address are displayed in the ‘LAN’ section. In the ‘WLAN’ section, the
frequency, channel is displayed. Since this device supports multiple-SSIDs, the
details of each SSID, such as ESSID and its security settings are displayed in the
‘SSID_#’ section.
3.2.2 Schedule
Click on the Schedule link in the navigation menu. Prior to setting schedule, time
zone must be set in the Tools menu. Schedules can be created to specify the
occasions to enforce the rules.
For example, if you want enable power saving on Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm, you
could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start
Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm.

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Click on the Add button to add a new schedule. .
Schedule Description: Specify a name for the schedule.
Service: Select a service.
Days: Select the days at which you would like the schedule to be effective.
Time of Day: Place a check in the All Day box if you would like the schedule to be
active for 24 hours. If you do not use the 24 hours option, you may specify a start
time and end time.
Click on the Apply button to add this schedule into the list.
3.2.3 Event Log
Click on the Event Log link on the navigation menu. The device automatically
records important events in its internal memory. Order records will be over-written by
the latest ones when it is out of internal memory.

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Save: Click on the Save button to save the log into a text file on your computer.
Clear: Click on the Clear button to clear the log on the screen.
Refresh: Click on the Refresh button to refresh the log.
3.2.4 Monitor
Click on the Monitor link in the navigation drop-down menu. This page displays the
transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired (LAN & WAN) and wireless
interface. You may change the auto-refresh time by selecting the number of seconds
from the drop-down list.

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Click to view the history records.

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3.2.4.1 Switching between Operating Modes
Each of the operating modes offers different features. In order to switch the operating
mode, select it from the System >> Operation Mode
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the
change to take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and restarts into the new operating mode.

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Each of the operating modes is described in detail in this chapter. Refer to the
following sections for each operating mode:
o3.2.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode
o3.2.4.3 Client Bridge Operating Mode
o3.2.4.4 WDS Bridge Operating Mode
o3.2.4.5 Repeater Operating Mode

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3.2.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode
In order to configure the device as an Access Point,
select Access Point from the Operating Mode drop-
down list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system
will restart in order for the change to take effect. Click
on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and restarts
into the new operating mode.
Once the device has restarted into Access Point
mode, you will see a new drop-down menu with nine
options which are: Status, Basic, Advanced, Security,
Filter, WPS, Client List, VLAN, and WMM. Each of the
options is described in detail below.
3.2.4.2.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address)
3.2.4.2.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address).

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•Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.
•Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to AP as this is theAccess Point operating mode.
•Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are
sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is
recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the
performance of the wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the
wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same
transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the
appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission
mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
•ESSID#: This device allows up for four SSIDs, select the SSID# that you would like to
configure from the drop-down list.
ESSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless
network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot
exceed 32 characters.
Auto Channel: The device can automatically select the clearest channel in the
environment. If auto channel is disabled, then you must select a channel from the
drop-down list.
Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are
based on the country’s regulation. A wireless network uses specific channels in the
wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some channels in your
area may have interference from other electronic devices. Choose the clearest
channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.