EnGenius X-TRA RANGE ERB300H User manual

EnGenius®X-TRA RANGE®
ERB300H/ERB150H
Wireless-N HD Media Bridge & Range Extender
User Guide V1.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Overview
Product Overview 1-1
Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Physical Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Wireless Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Hardware Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Package Contents 1-4
Product Layout 1-5
Installation
System Requirements 2-1
Wall Mounting 2-2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
II
EnGenius Quick Start
Installing the Software 3-1
Setup Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Connecting the Cables 3-3
Installation Setup Wizard
Setting Up the ERB300H/ERB150H 4-1
Using the ERB300H/ERB150H as a Range Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Using the ERB300H/ERB150H as a Media Entertainment Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Setting Up the Media Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Web Configuration
Logging In 5-1
Web Menus Overview 5-2
Universal Repeater Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
III
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Client Bridge Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Basic Network Settings
System Setup 6-1
Operation Mode 6-1
Viewing System Status 6-2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IV
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
WLAN Station Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
WLAN Repeater Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
WLAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Repeater SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Configuring Scheduled Services 6-6
Schedule Services Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Add/Edit a Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Configuring Event Logging 6-8
Log Message List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Monitoring Bandwidth Usage 6-9
Configuring the System Language 6-10
Wireless LAN Setup 6-11
Viewing WLAN Status 6-11
WLAN Station Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
WLAN Repeater Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
WLAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
Repeater SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Basic Settings 6-14

TABLE OF CONTENTS
V
Advanced Settings 6-16
Security 6-18
Encryption Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Pre-Shared Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
Filter 6-21
Enable Wireless Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
MAC Address Filtering Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Wi-Fi Protected Setup 6-23
AP Profile 6-24
AP Profile Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24
Add an AP Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Pre-Shared Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-26
Client List 6-27
WLAN Client Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27
Network Setup 6-28
Network Status 6-28
LAN Status Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-28

TABLE OF CONTENTS
VI
LAN Settings 6-30
Management Setup 6-31
Administrator Account Setup 6-31
SNMP Setup 6-32
Firmware 6-33
Upgrading Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-33
Configuration Settings 6-34
Backing Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-34
Reset 6-35
Resetting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-35
Tools Setup 6-36
System Time Setting 6-36
Synchronize with an NTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-36
Synchronize with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-37
Diagnosis 6-38
Diagnosing a Network Connection Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-38
Wizard Mode 6-39
Logout 6-40
Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-44

TABLE OF CONTENTS
VII
Static IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-44
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-45
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-45

CONVENTIONS
VIII
Conventions
The following conventions are used to give the user additional
information about specific procedures or content. It is important
to pay attention to these conventions as they provide informa-
tion to prevent damage to equipment or personal injury.
General Conventions
The following general conventions are used in this document.
N/A:
Indicates that a component or a procedure is not applica-
ble to this model.
Prerequisite:
Indicates a requirement that must be addressed before
proceeding with the current function or procedure.
Content Conventions
The following acronyms are used to represent the different
modes of the ERB300H/ERB150H. If a feature or function is not
supported in all modes, the supported modes are identified in a
notification.
Mode Definitions
CAUTION!
CAUTIONS APPEAR BEFORE THE TEXT IT REFERENCES. CAU-
TIONS APPEAR IN CAPITAL LETTERS TO EMPHASIZE THAT THE
MESSAGE CONTAINS VITAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.
WARNING!
Warning information appears before the text it references
to emphasize that the content may prevent damage to the
device or equipment.
Important:
Indicates information that is important to know for the
proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or
completing a task.
!
!
Note:
Indicates additional information that is relevant to the cur-
rent process or procedure.
Example:
Indicates information used to demonstrate or explain an
associated concept.

CONVENTIONS
IX
Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this docu-
ment:
Italics
Indicates book titles, directory names, file names, path names,
and program/process names.
Constant width
Indicates computer output shown on a computer screen, includ-
ing menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages.
Constant width bold
Indicates commands lines as entered on the computer. Vari-
ables contained within user input are shown in angle
brackets (< >).
Bold
Indicates keyboard keys that are pressed by the user.
Note:
This section applies to Client Bridge mode,
Note:
This section applies to Universal Repeater mode,

COPYRIGHT
X
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Product Overview
Chapter 1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1-1
1.1 Product Overview
EnGenius ERB300H/ERB150H integrates your home media
streaming wirelessly
The ERB300H/ERB150H comes with four Fast Ethernet LAN
ports. The ERB300H/ERB150H provides extended wireless
coverage through one (ERB150H) or two (ERB300H) detach-
able 2dBi antennas. The WPS push button design makes it
easy to setup the ERB300H/ERB150H without any complicated
configuration settings. The incorporation of two operating
modes into the ERB300H/ERB150H’s design means the it can
be operated within different networking environments and appli-
cations.
X-TRA RANGE family devices are specially tailored for
multi-media and high performance applications
EnGenius ERB300H/ERB150H is one of the member of X-TRA
RANGE family series. The max. RF power is up to 26dBm for
the reason to enhance the signal and extend range to avoid
dead spots for home multi-media and light-business user.
ERB150H equips 1 x SMA connector designed while the
ERB300H equips 2 x SMA connectors designed. User could
change the high gain antenna by different demand.
Operation Modes
ERB300H/ERB150H supports the following operating modes:
universal repeater, client bridge. In the default mode of univer-
sal repeater, the ERB300H/ERB150H is not only an HD Media
bridge gateway to bridge your home media with excellent qual-
ity but also a wireless repeater. The Client Bridge mode makes
the ERB300H/ERB150H as a home wireless multi-media cen-
ter. The 4 ports Ethernet designed can make more IP related
device to enjoy the smoothly wireless connection.
Passive PoE Supported (ERB150H)
User might not find power socket from some special environ-
ment. This problem can be solved by the ERB150AN passive
PoE port. ERB150AN power can be supplied by 12V/1A PoE
Injector through RJ-45 cable.
Wireless LED Signal Indicator (ERB300H)
To easily identify where the best place for the ERB300H
through the Wireless Signal LED Indicator. GREEN means
GOOD. ORANGE means Normal. RED means POOR.
Hardware Features
IEEE802.11b/g/n, 300Mbps Wireless Speed (ERB300H)
IEEE802.11b/g/n, 150Mbps Wireless Speed (ERB150H)
X-TRA Range Technology Equipped

PRODUCT OVERVIEW SOFTWARE FEATURES
1-2
4 x Fast Ethernet Ports Designed
Easy Connection via WPS Button
Operating Modes: Repeater, Client Bridge
Wireless Signal LED Indicator
QoS Wireless Multimedia (WMM) (ERB300H)
Passive PoE Supported (ERB150H)
Software Features
System Log
Wireless Client List
Wireless Signal Indicator
Operating Modes: Repeater, Client Bridge
Channel Setting: Auto/Manual/Scan
Output Power Control
QoS (WMM) Wireless Multimedia WPS
Technical Specification
Physical Interface
4x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports
WPS/Reset Button
Power Switch
1x 2dBi SMA Antenna Connector (ERB150H)
2x 2dBi SMA Antenna Connector (ERB300H)
Wireless Specification
ERB150H: IEEE 802.11 B/G/N, 150MBps Wireless Speed
ERB300H: IEEE 802.11 B/G/N, 300MBps Wireless Speed
Tx Output Power: 26±2dBm
Rx Sensibility: -90dBm
Hardware Specification
Dimension: 165mm x 120mm x 18mm (L x W x H)
Power Adapter: 12V, 1A
Passive PoE: 12V, 1A (ETH-4) (ERB150H)
Encryption: WEP/WPA/WPA2/TKIP/AES

PRODUCT OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1-3
Hidden SSID
MAC Address Filtering
PPTP/IPSec/L2TP Pass-through
Remote Control/Firmware Upgrade
Backup/Restore Setting

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS
1-4
1.1 Package Contents
ITEM QUANTITY
ERB300H/ERB150H Wireless N Range Extender 1
2dBi Antennas 2
Quick Installation Guide 1
12V/1A Power Adaptor 1
Ethernet Cable 1
User CD (with user manual) 1
Technical Support Card 1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT LAYOUT
1-5
1.1 Product Layout
AB C D E
FRONT PANEL
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
A WPS/Reset Button
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
To activate WPS, press button for 1~5
seconds.
To reset to factory settings, press button for >
11 seconds.
B Power LED Power status LED.
C WLAN LED Wireless LAN (WLAN) status LED.
DSignal Indicator
LED
Green - Signal is good.
Orange - Signal is normal.
Red - Signal is weak.
E LAN (1 – 4) LEDs LAN port status LED(s).

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT LAYOUT
1-6
Figure 1-1: ERB300H
Figure 1-2: ERB150H
BACK PANEL COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
A External Antenna Connectors External interface for the antennas.
B DC Power Jack Connects the ERB300H/ERB150H to a DC power adapter source.
C LAN Ports (1 – 4) Connects up to four computers (4) to a local area network (LAN) using Ethernet cable.
D Power Switch Turns the ERB300H/ERB150H on or off.
E Passive PoE Port Supplies power to the device through an RJ-45 cable. (ERB150H only)
AB C D A
E
B C D A

Installation
Chapter 2

INSTALLATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2-1
2.1 System Requirements
To install the ERB300H/ERB150H, you need the following:
Computer (Windows, Linux, OSX Operating System)
CD-ROM *
Web Browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari)
Network Interface Card with an open RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Wi-Fi Card or USB Wi-Fi Dongle (802.11 B/G/N) **
An existing router or access point (AP) with SSID broad-
cast
CAT5 Ethernet Cables
Note:
* Windows Only: Using ERB300H/ERB150H Setup CD
** Optional