EnGenius ESR-9750 User manual

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ESR-9750
Wireless Broadband 11n router
(802.11n, 802.11g & 802.11b)
User Manual
Version: 1.
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................4
2 KEY FEATURES................................................................................................................................5
3 PACKAGE CONTENTS...................................................................................................................6
4 PRODUCT LAYOUT.........................................................................................................................7
5 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................9
6 ESR-9750 PLACEMENT..................................................................................................................9
7 SETUP LAN, WAN...........................................................................................................................10
8 PC NETWORKADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP)...............................................................11
9 BRING UP ESR-9750.......................................................................................................................13
10 SMART WIZARD............................................................................................................................13
11 INITIAL SETUP ESR-9750............................................................................................................22
12 WIZARD............................................................................................................................................31
13 INTERNET........................................................................................................................................32
14 WIRELESS SETTINGS..................................................................................................................36
15 FIREWALL SETTINGS..................................................................................................................47
16 ADVANCED SETTINGS................................................................................................................54
17 TOOLS SETTINGS .........................................................................................................................65
18 REPEATER MODE.........................................................................................................................71
APPENDIXA – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.....................................................................82
APPENDIX B – CE INTERFERENCE STATEMENT........................................................................83

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Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 March16, 2008 Modified from existing UM.
1.5 March22, 2008 Update new features

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of ESR-9750 Wireless Network Broadband Router.
ESR-9750 is compliant with draft 802.11n v 2.0 up to 6 times faster than standard
802.11g based routers while still being compatible with 802.11g & 802.11b
gadgets. ESR-9750 is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also doubles as a 4-
port full-duplex Gigabit Switch that connects your wired-Ethernet devices
together at incredible speeds.
At 300 Mbps wireless transmission rate, 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 giving you seamless access to
multimedia content. Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots and
extends network range. For data protection and privacy, ESR-9750 encodes all
wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.
With inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall ESR-9750 protects your
computers against intruders and most known Internet attacks but provides safe
VPN pass-through. With incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n, (draft2.0)
ESR-9750 is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming,
and VoIP telephony to run multiple media-intense data streams through the
network at the same time, with no degradation in performance.

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2 Key Features
Features Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to 300Mbps**
Heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11n Compliant and
backward compatible with 802.11b/g
Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.11b / IEEE802.11g compliant
devices with legacy protection
Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Switch
Ports (Auto-Crossover)
Scalability, extend your network.
Firewall supports Virtual Server
Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP
Blocking, SPI
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet
Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-through
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
** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual
throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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3 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 back in its original package.
1. 802.11n SOHO Router
2. 100V~240V Power Adapter
3. 2dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas x 3 pcs
4. Quick Install Guide
5. CD (User’s Manual)
6. Warranty card

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4 Product Layout

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LED Description
POWER Lights up when powered ON. Blinks on
TEST/RESET
WLAN Lights up in ORANGE when WLAN is
enabled. Blinks on traffic
LAN PORTACTIVY Blinks on traffic for specific LAN PORT
1000 Mbps Lights up when 1000 Mbps data rate
enabled on that specific port
ITEM Description
Reset Click this button to restart the system, or
Press this button and hold for 10 seconds
to restart the system.
WPS Click this button to start WPS function.
DC IN Power connector, connects to DC 12V
PowerAdapter
LAN1 ~ 4 LocalArea Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4
INTERNET Wide Area Network(WAN) port

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5 Network + System Requirements
To begin using the ESR-9750, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
PC/Notebook.
Operating System – Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/VISTA
1 Free Ethernet port.
WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11 a/b/g/n) – optional.
External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)
Few Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
6 ESR-9750 Placement
You can place ESR-9750 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a
wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the
center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential
source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location
must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem. If the
antennas are not positioned correctly, performance loss can occur.

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7 Setup LAN, WAN
LAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port
& one of the 4 available LAN ports on ESR-9750.
WAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between WAN ports of your
ADSL/CABLE modem & INTERNET port of ESR-9750. Make
sure your ADSL/CABLE modem is working well. Contact your
ISP if you have any questions.

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8 PC Network Adapter setup ( Windows XP )
•Enter [Start Menu] select [Control panel] select [Network].
•Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]
•Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].

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•Select the [General] tab.
a. ESR-9750 supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

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9 Bring up ESR-9750
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to a
wall outlet. Then, ESR-9750 automatically enters the self-test phase. During self-
test phase, Power LED will blink briefly, and then will be lit continuously to
indicate that this product is in normal operation.
10 Smart Wizard
CHECK
•Internet connection should be setup & ready to use (ADSL or cable modem).
•Modem must provide RJ45 port to connect with ESR-9750.
•Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with UPnP enabled network
adapter
•CAT 5 network cable(s), RJ45 port on PC/Notebook.
STEP 1
Connect ESR-9750 WAN port & your modem WAN port with RJ45 cable.
STEP 2
Power up ESR-9750.POWER led on front panel lights up & remains stable.
STEP 3
Connect ESR-9750 LAN port & PC/Notebook RJ45 port with network cable.

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Click on this icon to run SMART WIZARD.
Click Setup Wizard to setup your ESR-9750 router.
Click User Manual to launch smart wizard user manual.
Click Adobe Reader to setup Adobe Acrobat reader on your PC/Notebook.
Click EXIT anytime you want to abort.

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Click <Next> to proceed. Click <Exit> to abort.
ESR-9750 should be setup as depicted above.
Make sure your DSL/CABLE modem is setup and working. Else take the
help of your internet service provider.
Click <Next> to proceed.

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Check the MODEM and ESR-9750 connection. It should be as shown below.
Check power connection for modem as well as ESR-9750.
Make sure antenna is connected to rear panel of ESR-9750.
Click <Next> to proceed.

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Notice the LED that should be light up at this stage. If not, check your
procedures again.
Click <Next> to configure WAN & Wireless settings.

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User name and password are admin/admin. Click <OK>. Your default
browser will connect to ESR-9750 Web Server http://192.168.0.1 .
Click <Next> to enter mode selection.

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Select the mode that ESR-9750 is going to be and set its configurations. AP
Repeater mode does not enable WAN interface, Setup Wizard will skip WAN
Configuration.
Click <Next> to automatically detect your Internet Network settings.
Smart Wizard has detected DHCP client. Configure the host name and MAC
address of your ADSL modem. Click Next to proceed.

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Smart Wizard has finished setting up WAN Configuration. Click <Next> to
proceed.
Enter the name for your wireless network (SSID) and security key
Click <Next> to proceed