EnGenius ESR-9710 User manual

Wireless N Gigabit Router
User’s Manual
Version: 1.0

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................5
1.1 FEATURES &BENEFITS.................................................................................................5
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................................................6
1.3 SAFETY GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................6
1.4 WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER DESCRIPTION .....................................................................7
1.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................8
1.6 APPLICATIONS..............................................................................................................8
1.7 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................9
2UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE................................................................................ 10
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...........................................................................................10
2.2 IPADDRESS CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................10
3INTERNET CONNECTION WIZARD................................................................................... 12
3.1 LOGGING IN...............................................................................................................12
3.1.1 DHCPCONNECTION (DYNAMIC IPADDRESS)..............................................................15
3.1.2 PPPOE(POINT-TO-POINT PROTOCOL OVER ETHERNET)..............................................16
3.1.3 PPTP(POINT-TO-POINT TUNNELING PROTOCOL)........................................................17
3.1.4 L2TP(LAYER 2TUNNELING PROTOCOL) .....................................................................18
3.1.5 STATIC IPADDRESS CONFIGURATION..........................................................................19
3.1.6 BIGPOND...................................................................................................................21
4WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP WIZARD.................................................................................. 22
4.1 LOGGING IN...............................................................................................................22
4.2 ADD A WIRELESS DEVICE ...........................................................................................22
4.2.1 USING THE PIN..........................................................................................................23
4.2.2 USING THE PUSH BUTTON ..........................................................................................24
5WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP WIZARD........................................................................... 25
5.1 LOGGING IN...............................................................................................................25
5.2 WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP ......................................................................................25
5.2.1 AUTOMATIC NETWORK SETUP.....................................................................................26
5.2.2 MANUAL NETWORK SETUP .........................................................................................26
5.2.2.1 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL:BEST (WPA2)...............................................................28
5.2.2.2 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL:BETTER (WPA)............................................................29
5.2.2.3 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL:GOOD (WEP 64/128-BIT) .............................................30
5.2.2.4 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL:NONE (SECURITY DISABLED)...........................................31
6ADVANCED WEB CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 32
6.1 LOGGING IN...............................................................................................................32
6.2 BASIC........................................................................................................................33
6.2.1 WIZARD_WIRELESS ...................................................................................................33
6.2.2 NETWORK SETTINGS..................................................................................................33
6.2.2.1 BRIDGE MODE ...........................................................................................................33
6.2.2.2 ROUTER MODE ..........................................................................................................34
6.2.3 WIRELESS SETTINGS..................................................................................................35
6.2.3.1 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE .......................................................................................36
6.2.3.1.1 WEP(WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY)..........................................................................36
6.2.3.1.2 WPAPERSONAL (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS) ............................................................37
6.2.3.1.3 WPAENTERPRISE (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS &802.1X)...........................................38
6.2.4 WAN SETTINGS.........................................................................................................40
6.2.4.1 STATIC IPADDRESS CONFIGURATION..........................................................................40

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6.2.4.2 DHCPCONNECTION (DYNAMIC IPADDRESS)..............................................................41
6.2.4.3 PPPOE(POINT-TO-POINT PROTOCOL OVER ETHERNET)..............................................42
6.2.4.4 PPTP(POINT-TO-POINT TUNNELING PROTOCOL)........................................................44
6.2.4.5 L2TP (LAYER 2TUNNELING PROTOCOL) .....................................................................45
6.2.5 BIGPOND...................................................................................................................46
6.3 ADVANCED.................................................................................................................48
6.3.1 ADVANCED WIRELESS ................................................................................................48
6.3.2 VIRTUAL SERVER .......................................................................................................49
6.3.3 SPECIALAPPLICATIONS ..............................................................................................50
6.3.4 PORT FORWARDING ...................................................................................................51
6.3.5 STREAMENGINE.........................................................................................................51
6.3.6 ROUTING ...................................................................................................................54
6.3.7 ACCESS CONTROL .....................................................................................................54
6.3.8 WEB FILTER...............................................................................................................57
6.3.9 MACADDRESS FILTER...............................................................................................57
6.3.10 FIREWALL ..................................................................................................................58
6.3.11 INBOUND FILTER ........................................................................................................61
6.3.12 WISH........................................................................................................................62
6.3.13 WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP...........................................................................................63
6.3.14 ADVANCED NETWORK (UPNP, WAN PING…)..............................................................64
6.4 TOOLS.......................................................................................................................66
6.4.1 TIME ZONE SETTING...................................................................................................66
6.4.2 SYSTEM.....................................................................................................................67
6.4.2.1 SAVE CONFIGURATION TO A FILE.................................................................................67
6.4.2.2 RESTORE THE CONFIGURATION FROM A FILE ...............................................................68
6.4.2.3 RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT................................................................................69
6.4.2.4 SYSTEM REBOOT .......................................................................................................69
6.4.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE .................................................................................................70
6.4.4 SYSTEM LOGS ...........................................................................................................70
6.4.5 DYNAMIC DNS...........................................................................................................71
6.4.6 SYSTEM CHECK .........................................................................................................71
6.4.7 SCHEDULES...............................................................................................................72
6.5 STATUS......................................................................................................................73
6.5.1 WIRELESS STATUS .....................................................................................................73
6.5.2 LOGS STATUS ............................................................................................................73
6.5.3 STATISTICS ................................................................................................................74
6.5.4 WISH SESSION STATUS .............................................................................................75
6.5.5 INTERNET SESSION STATUS........................................................................................76
APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY......................................................................................................... 77
APPENDIX B – SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 89
HARDWARE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................89
RADIO SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................89
ROUTER AND GATEWAY.................................................................................................................89
MANAGEMENT ..............................................................................................................................91
ENVIRONMENT &PHYSICAL...........................................................................................................92
APPENDIX C – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ................................................................. 93
APPENDIX D – INDEX.................................................................................................................. 94

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Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 September 12, 2007 Initial Version

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1 Introduction
The Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 6x
faster speeds than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b
devices.
It is not only a Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without
wires. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch to connect
your wired-Ethernet devices together. The Router function ties it all together and lets
your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
The Access Point built into the Router uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output)
technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel. The robust
signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections up to 3 times farther than
standard 802.11g, eliminates dead spots and extends network range.
To protect the data and privacy, the Router can encode all wireless transmissions with
64/128-bit encryption. It can serve as your network's DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI
firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and
supports VPN pass-through. The router also provide easy configuration with the web
browser-based configuration utility.
The incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n (draft2.0) Gigabit Router is ideal for
media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony. It is
designed to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network at the same
time, with no degradation in performance.
This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and
network configuration.
1.1 Features & Benefits
Features Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to 300Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads
such as MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11n draft Compliant and
backward compatible with 802.11b/g Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices
Four built-in 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Switch Ports (Auto-Crossover) Scalability, able to extend your network
Supports DNS/ DDNS Lets users assign a fixed host and domain
name to a dynamic Internet IP address.
Supports NAT (Network Address
Translation)/NAPT Shares single Internet account and provides a
type of firewall by hiding internal IP addresses
for keeping hacker out
Hide SSID Avoids unallowable users sharing bandwidth,
increases efficiency of the network
Firewall supports Virtual Server
Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP Blocking, Avoids the attacks of Hackers or Viruses from
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SPI
Support 802.1x authenticator, 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-thru
mechanisms
Provide mutual authentication (Client and
dynamic encryption keys to enhance security
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Make wireless AP and Bridge mode
simultaneously as a wireless repeater
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) Works with most Internet gaming and instant
messaging applications for automatic Internet
access
Filter Scheduling The filter can be scheduled by days, hours or
minutes for easy management
Real time alert The detection of a list for Hacker log-in
information
Web configuration Helps administrators to remotely configure or
manage the Router via Telnet/Web-browser
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.
hOne Wireless N Gigabit Router
hOne
12V/1.25A 90V~240V Power Adapter
hThree 2dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas
hOne CD-ROM with User’s Manual
hOnce Quick Guide
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.

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1.4 Wireless SOHO Router Description
WAN
WAN LAN: 4*RJ45
LAN: 4*RJ45
10/100/1000M
10/100/1000M
DC JACK
DC JACK
SMA
SMA SMA
SMA SMA
SMA
WAN
WAN LAN: 4*RJ45
LAN: 4*RJ45
10/100/1000M
10/100/1000M
DC JACK
DC JACK
SMA
SMA SMA
SMA SMA
SMA
Step Label Description
1 LAN Ports (1 – 4) Use an Ethernet cable to connect each port to a computer
on your Local Area Network (LAN).
2 WAN Port Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your WAN
router.
3 DC Connector Use the power cable and connect the adapter to the power
socket on the wall, and the DC inlet into the DC connector.
4 Antenna Connector Connect the three antennas to the SMA connectors.
Connection / Activity
LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected to one of the LAN ports.
WAN LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected
to WAN (Internet) port.
WLAN LED This LED will light up once the RF (wireless LAN) feature is
enabled
Power LED This LED will light up once the power cable is connected to
the DC connector.
Reset Button Use this button to reset the device. You can restore the
device back to its factory default settings by holding down
on this button for 5 seconds.
WPS WPS (Wireless Push Button) is used for WiFi Protected
Setup. By pressing this button, the security settings of the
LAN Ports (1-4)
WAN Port DC Connector
LAN 1- 4 LED
Power LED
Rea
r
Panel
Front Panel
WLAN LED WAN LED
A
ntenna
Connector
Antenna
Connector
A
ntenna
Connector
Reset ButtonWPS Button

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device will automatically synchronize with other wireless
devices on your network that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
1.5 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
1.6 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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1.7 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 below 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 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.
WLAN RouterPC
Power Outlet
Ethernet
AC/DC cable
Ethernet Cable / DSL
Modem

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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. 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: 192.168.1.10
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 Internet Connection Wizard
This device offers a quick and simple configuration through the use of wizards. This
chapter describes how to use the wizard to configure the WAN, LAN, and wireless
settings. Please refer to Chapter 6 in order to configure the more advanced features of
the device.
3.1 Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device
(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.
Select Admin from the drop-down list and then leave the password field blank. Click
on the Log In button to continue.
This device supports several types of WAN connections:
oDHCP Connection (Dynamic IP address) – Choose this connection type if
your ISP provides you the IP address. Most cable modems use this type of
connection.
oPPPoE (Poinit-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) – Choose this option if
your internet connection requires a user name and password. Most DSL
modems use this type of connection.
oPPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) – Choose this type of
connection if your ISP requires you to use PPTP. Your ISP should provide
you with a user name and password.
oStatic IP address – Choose this option if you have a dedicated IP address.
oBigPond – Choose this option if you use the BigPond service in Australia.
The configuration wizard for each connection type is described below.
Click on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to begin the process.

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Click on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard Setup button to begin the process.
The Wizard requires that you configure the password, time zone, and Internet (WAN)
connection. Click on the Next button to continue.
By default, the device does not use a password. Specify a password for administrator
access to the device, then type the password once more in the Verify Password
field. Click on the Next button to continue.

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Select your time zone from the drop-down list Click on the Next button to continue.
The next step in the wizard is the Internet Connection, select the WAN connection
type from the list, and then click on the Next button to continue with the wizard.

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3.1.1 DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address)
The WAN interface can be configured as a DHCP Client in which the ISP provides
the IP address to the device. This is also known as Dynamic IP.
Select the DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) radio button and then click on
the Next button.
You have the option of cloning your PCs MAC address onto the device. Click on the
Clone Your PCs MAC Address to automatically copy the MAC address. You may
also specify a host name. Click on the Next button to continue.
The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.

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3.1.2 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
The WAN interface can be configured as PPPoE. This type of connection is usually
used for a DSL service and requires a username and password to connect.
Select the Username / Password Connection (PPPoE) radio button and then click
on the Next button.
Address Mode: PPPoE can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you
select the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not
required. However, if you select the Static IP radio button, then the IP address in the
next field is required.
User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.
Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it
once again in the next field.
Service Name: Specify the name of the ISP.
Click on the Next button to continue.

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The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.
3.1.3 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
The WAN interface can be configured as PPTP. PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling
Protocol) uses a virtual private network to connect to your ISP. This method of
connection is primarily used in Europe. This method of connection requires you to
enter a username and password (provided by your ISP) to gain access to the Internet.
The supported authentication protocols are PAP and CHAP.
Select the Username / Password Connection (PPTP) radio button and then click
on the Next button.
Address Mode: PPTP can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you select
the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not required.
However, if you select the Static IP radio button, then the IP address in the next field
is required.
PPTP Address: Specify the IP address
PPTP Subnet Mask:Specify the subnet mask for the IP address.
PPTP Gateway IP Address: Specify the IP address of the PPTP gateway.
PPTP Server IP Address: If the PPTP Server’s IP address is different from the
default gateway, then you may specify it here.

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User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.
Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it
once again in the next field.
Click on the Next button to continue.
The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.
3.1.4 L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)
The WAN interface can be configured as L2TP. L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol)
uses a virtual private network to connect to your ISP. This method of connection
requires you to enter a user name and password (provided by your Internet Service
Provider) to gain access to the Internet. The supported authentication protocols are
PAP and CHAP.
Select the Username / Password Connection (L2TP) radio button and then click on
the Next button.

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Address Mode: L2TP can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you select
the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not required.
However, if you select the Static IP radio button, then the IP address in the next field
is required.
L2TP Address: Specify the IP address
L2TP Subnet Mask:Specify the subnet mask for the IP address.
L2TP Gateway IP Address: Specify the IP address of the L2TP gateway.
L2TP Server IP Address: If the L2TP Server’s IP address is different from the
default gateway, then you may specify it here.
User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.
Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it
once again in the next field.
Click on the Next button to continue.
The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.
3.1.5 Static IP Address Configuration
The WAN interface can be configured as Static IP address. In this type of connection,
your ISP provides you with a dedicated IP address (which does not change as
DHCP).

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Select the Static IP Address Connection radio button and then click on the Next
button.
IP Address: Specify the IP address for this device, which is assigned by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for this IP address, which is assigned by
your ISP.
Gateway Address: Specify the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned
by your ISP.
Primary / Secondary DNS Address: Specify the primary and secondary IP address,
which is assigned by your ISP.
The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.