EnGenius EAP1300EXT User manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Key Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
System Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Applications............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Physical Interface................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2......................................................................................................................................................................................13
Considerations for Wireless Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Computer Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Mounting the Access Point .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2. Insert the provided short screws into the bottom cover of theAP...................................................................................................... 20
Attaching the AP to a ceiling using the provided T-Rail connector....................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 3......................................................................................................................................................................................22
Default Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Web Configuration................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 4......................................................................................................................................................................................26
Device Status.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Connections............................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Realtime................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Chapter 5......................................................................................................................................................................................34
IPv4 Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
IPv6 Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Spanning Tree Settings........................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 6......................................................................................................................................................................................38

Wireless Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless Network......................................................................................................................................................... 41
Wireless Security ................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Wireless MAC Filter.............................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Traffic Shaping....................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Guest Network ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
RSSI Threshold...................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Management VLAN Settings................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Chapter 7......................................................................................................................................................................................56
Controller Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
SNMP Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
CLI/SSH Settings................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
HTTPS Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Email Alert............................................................................................................................................................................................. 62
Date and Time Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................... 63
WiFi Scheduler....................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Tools....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
LED Control........................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Device Discovery................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Chapter 8......................................................................................................................................................................................71
Account Setting...................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Backup/Restore...................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
System Log ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 75
Reset....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Logout.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................................................79

Appendix A - FCC Interference Statement ............................................................................................................................................ 80
Appendix b - CE Interference Statement ............................................................................................................................................... 81

Chapter 1
Product Overview

Introduction
Key Features
Deploy and manage with ease using EWS Series Wireless Management Switches.
Up to 20 dBm transmit power enabling long range connectivity
Supports IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n wireless standards with up to 400 Mbps data rate on 2.4GHz band and 867Mbps on 5GHz
band
Two 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional antennas
Two 5 dBi 5 GHz Omni-directional antennas
Support Wave 2 MU-MIMO function on 5GHz radio.
Support Tx Beamforming to enlarge the transmitting distance.
Perform 256-QAM under 2.4GHz for enhanceing data rate to 400Mbps
More customized items on Band Steering for intellgent Management.
Secured Guest Network option available

Introduction
The AP is a great performance, evenly coverage and long-range Dual-Band Wireless 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n indoor Access Point with speeds
up to 400 Mbps on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps on 5GHz band. It can be configure as an: Access Point, WDS (AP, Bridge). The AP is designed to
operate in a variety of indoor environments. Its high-powered, long-range characteristics make it a cost-effective alternative to ordinary
Access Points that don’t have the range and reach to connect to a growing number of wireless users who wish to connect to a business
network. The AP supports the 2.4GHz frequency band under 802.11 b/g/n mode while at the same time providing 5GHz band under
802.11 ac/a/n mode for communicating to and from 5GHz capable computers, tablets or smart phones or transferring files. Several APs
can be deployed in a campus setting using the 5GHz band as a backhaul to provide multiple 2.4GHz wireless cells for computers or
mobile devices in common indoor areas.
The AP is easy to install in virtually any location with optional PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector for quick indoor installation. The AP
enables network administrators to control its transmit power and feature settings for selecting narrow bandwidth and traffic shaping.
The AP also supports wireless encryption including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x with
RADIUS.

System Requirements
The following are the Minimum System Requirements in order to configure the device:
Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability
Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7, 8), or Mac OS, Linux-based operating systems
Web-Browsing Application (i.e. Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or another similar browser application)
Package Contents
The package contains the following items (all items must be in package to issue a refund):
EAP Access Point
Mounting Bracket
Bracket Screw
Quick Installation Guide
2 detachable 4 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional Antennas (EAP1300EXT only)
2 detachable 5 dBi 5 GHz Omni-directional Antennas(EAP1300EXT only)

Applications
Wireless LAN (WLAN) 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 WLANs:
Difficult-to-Wire Environments: There are many situations where wires cannot be installed, deployed easily, or cannot be
hidden from view. Older buildings, sites with multiple buildings, and/or areas that make the installation of a Ethernet-based
LAN impossible, impractical or expensive are sites where WLAN can be a network solution.
Temporary Workgroups: Create temporary workgroups/networks in more open areas within a building; auditoriums,
amphitheaters classrooms, ballrooms, arenas, exhibition centers, or temporary offices where one wants either a permanent or
temporary Wireless LAN established.
The Ability to Access Real-Time Information: Doctors/Nurses, Point-of-Sale Employees, and/or Warehouse Workers can access
real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers, and/or processing information.
Frequently Changing Environments: Set up networks in environments that change frequently (i.e.: Show Rooms, Exhibits, etc.).
Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks: SOHO users require a cost-effective, easy, and quick installation of a small
network.
Training/Educational Facilities: Training sites at corporations or students at universities use wireless connectivity to exchange
information between peers and easily access information for learning purposes.

Technical Specifications

Physical Interface
1. LED Indicators: LEDs for Power, WAN, 2.4Hz, 5GHz, LAN , Reserved
2. Reset Button: Press and hold for over 10 seconds to reset to factory default settings.
3. RSMA Connector for external antenna(EAP1300EXT)
4. DC12V Input: DC12V/1A power in
5. 10/100/1000 RJ45 Uplink (PoE In): Uplink port that supports 802.3af/at PoE input

Chapter 2
Before You Begin

Before You Begin
This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the EnGenius Access Point is essential to maximize the
Access Point’s performance. Avoid placing the Access Point in an enclosed space such as a closet, cabinet, or stairwell.
Considerations for Wireless Installation
The operating distance of all wireless devices can often not be pre-determined due to a number of unknown obstacles in
the environment in which the device is deployed. Obstacles such as the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings,
or other objects that the Access Point’s wireless signals must pass through can weaken the signal. Here are some key
guidelines for allowing the Access Point to have an optimal wireless range during setup.
Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the Access Point and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall and/or
ceiling can reduce the signal strength, resulting in a lower overall signal strength.
Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door and/or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on the
signal strength of the Access Point. Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through drywall and/or open
doorways. Materials such as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (example: fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, and/or brick can
also diminish wireless signal strength.
Interference from your other electrical devices and/or appliances that generate RF noise can also diminish the Access Point’s
signal strength. The most common types of devices are microwaves or cordless phones.

Computer Settings
Windows XP/Windows 7
In order to use the Access Point, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system.
1. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel.
Windows XP Windows 7
2a. In Windows XP, click on Network Connections.

2b. In Windows 7, click View network status and tasks in the Network and Internet section, then select Change adapter
settings.
3.Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.

5. Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is different from the
Access Point and Subnet mask, then click OK.
Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the
device.
For example: Access Point IP address: 192.168.1.1
PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 –192.168.1.255
PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Apple Mac OS X
1. Go to System Preferences (it can be opened in the Applications folder or by selecting it in the Apple Menu).
2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section.
3. Highlight Ethernet.
4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually.
5. Enter an IP address that is different from the Access Point and
Subnet mask, then click OK.
Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same
subnet as the device.
For example: Access Point IP address: 192.168.1.1
PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 –192.168.1.255
PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
6. Click Apply when finished.

Hardware Installation
1. Connect one end of a RJ45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of the Access Point.
2. Connect the other end of the RJ45 Ethernet cable to a PoE Ethernet switch or the PoE Out port on the PoE injector.
3. Using another RJ45 Ethernet cable, connect one end to the Ethernet port on the computer, and connect the other end to
another port on the PoE Ethernet switch or to the Data In port on the PoE injector.
4. Provide power to the PoE injector/switch.
5. Verify that the Power LED on the AP is steady orange.
6. Proceed to set up the Access Point using the computer.

Mounting the Access Point
Using the provided hardware, the AP can be attached to a ceiling or wall.
To attach the AP to a ceiling or wall using the mounting bracket:
1. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling using the provided wall/ceiling mounting hardware kit.
2. Insert the provided short screws into the bottom cover of the AP.
Leave enough of the screws exposed to ensure that the unit can be attached to the mounting bracket.
If extra space is required, use the provided spacers and long screws from the T-Rail mounting hardware kit to increase
the space between the unit and the mounting bracket.
3. Mount the AP on the mounting bracket by rotating the unit clockwise about 90 degrees to secure it in place.