EnGenius EAP900H User manual

User Manual
Business Solutions
Dual Band N900 Indoor Access Point
Ceiling Mount Design
EAP900H
version 1.0

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IMPORTANT
To install this Access Point please refer to the
Quick Installation Guide included in the product packaging.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview ....................................... 4
Key Features / Introduction ........................................... 5
System Requirements / Package Contents ............. 6
Applications ................................................................................. 7
 Technical Specications ....................................................... 8
Physical Interface .................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Before you begin ................................................ 10
Considerations for Wireless Installation .......................... 11
Computer Settings ..................................................................... 12
Hardware Installation ............................................................... 15
Mounting the EAP900H ........................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Conguring Your Access Point ........................ 18
Default Settings ......................................................................... 19
Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network ......................... 20
Access Point Mode .................................................................... 21
WDS AP Mode ............................................................................. 22
WDS Bridge Mode ...................................................................... 23
Chapter 5 Status .................................................................. 24
Main Status ................................................................................... 25
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wireless Client and WDS Link List ... 27
 SystemLog....................................................................................28
Chapter 6 System ................................................................. 29
Operation Mode/IP Settings .................................................. 30
Spanning Tree Setting ............................................................ 31
Chapter 7 2.4G / 5G Wireless .............................................. 32
Wireless Network ........................................................................ 33
Wireless Security ......................................................................... 35
 Wireless MAC Filtering ............................................................ 38
Wireless Advanced ..................................................................... 39
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ................................................. 40
WDS Link Settings ....................................................................... 41
Chapter 8 Management ........................................................ 42
Administration .............................................................................. 43
Management VLAN Settings ................................................. 44
 Wireless Trafc Shaping ......................................................... 45
SNMP Settings ............................................................................. 46
Backup/Restore .......................................................................... 47
 Auto Reboot Settings ............................................................ 48
Firmware Upgrade/Time Setting ........................................ 49
Log/Diagnostics .......................................................................... 50
LED Control / Reset / Logout ............................................... 51
Appendix ................................................................................. 52
FCC Interference Statement .................................................. 53
IC Interference Statement .................................................... 54
CE Interference Statement ..................................................... 56
Table of Contents

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Chapter 1
Product Overview

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Maximum data rates are based on IEEE 802.11 standards. Actual throughput and range may vary depending on many factors including environmental conditions, distance between
devices, radio interference in the operating environment, and mix of devices in the network. Features and specications subject to change without notice. Trademarks and registered
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For United States of America: Copyright © 2013 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Key Features
• Up to 30 dBm transmit power enabling long range connectivity
• SupportsIEEE802.11a/b/g/nwirelessstandardswithupto450
Mbps data rate on each band.
• Six internal 5 dBi omni-directional MIMO antennas
• Can be monitored after deployment with
• EnGenius EZ Controller™software for Windows
(Free online download)
• Can be used with included power adapter or via PoE with PoE
 802.3at-capableswitchesorinjectors
• Dual Band/Three Stream
• Leader in Price/Performance
• Band Steering shifts dual band clients to 5 GHz for better
throughput performance
• Secured Guest Network
Introduction
The EAP900H is a high-powered, long-range dual-band
concurrent wireless 802.11a/b/g/n access point with
four major functional modes. The EAP900H is designed
to operate in numerous environments from large homes,
smallandmedium-sizedbusinesses,multiple-oorofces,
hotels and other venues to larger enterprise deployments.
Introduction
can be used with
802.3at
capable switches or injectors
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 large home or
business network.

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The EAP900H supports the 2.4GHz frequency band under
802.11 b/g/n mode while at the same time providing
5GHzbandforcommunicatingortransferringlesinaless
congested network frequency band.
The EAP900H delivers up to 6x faster wireless speeds and
7xextended coveragethan legacy802.11a/b/g wireless
devices. Even though the EAP900H has been designed
andengineeredfortrafcheavyanddemandingbusiness
environments it is also quite at home in larger house
scenariosbecauseitefcientlyextendsthewirelessrange
ofanexistinghome router, especiallyinveryarchitecturally-
challenging structures to provide whole home connectivity.
To protect sensitive data during wireless transmissions, the
EAP900H offers different encryption settings for wireless
transmissions including industry-standard WPA and WPA2
encryption. The EAP900H also includes MAC address
lteringtoallownetworkadministratorstooffernetwork
access only to known computers and other devices based
on their MAC addresses.
System Requirements
The following are the Minimum System Requirements in
ordercongurethedevice.
• Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability
• Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7), Mac OS, or Linux-based operating systems
• Web-Browsing Application (i.e.: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or
another similar browser application)
Package Contents
The EAP900H package contains the following items (all
items must be in package to issue a refund):
• EAP900H Access Point
• Power Adapter
• RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
• CD with User Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
• Wall Mount Screw kit

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Applications
Wireless LAN (WLAN) products are easy to install and
highlyefcient.Thefollowinglistdescribes some of the
many applications made possible through the power and
exibilityofWLANs:
• Difcult-to-Wire Environments: There are many situations where
wires cannot be installed or deployed easily or cannot be hidden
from view. Older buildings, sites with multiple buildings, and/or
areas make the installation of a Ethernet-based LAN impossible,
impractical or expensive.
• Temporary Workgroups: Create temporary workgroups/networks
in more open areas within a building – auditoriums, amphitheater
classrooms, ballrooms, arenas, exhibition centers, temporary
ofces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 Ofce and Home Ofce (SOHO) Networks: SOHO users
need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small
network.
• Wireless Extensions to Existing Ethernet-based Networks:
Devices like the EAP900H enable network administrators,
installers and end-users to extend the range and reach of an
existing Ethernet-based network.
• Training/Educational Facilities: Training sites at corporations or
students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access
to information, information exchanges, and learning.

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WDS Detail
WDS AP
WDS Bridge
Security
WEP(64/128bit)
WPA/WPA2 (TKIP/AES)
Hidden ESSID
MACaddressltering,upto50eld
L2 Isolation
802.1xAuthenticator(MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP)
Guest Network
QoS (Quality of Service)
WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
Physical/Environment Conditions
Operating:
Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less
Storage:
Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60 °C)
Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less
Standard:
IEEE802.11aon5GHz
IEEE802.11b/g/non2.4GHz
IEEE802.3at
Antenna
Six Internal 5 dBi Omni-directional Antennas
Physical Interface
1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port
1 x Reset Button
1 x Power Connector
LED Indicator
Power
WPS
WLAN (Wireless Connection)
LAN
Power Requirements
External Power Adapter
DC IN, 12V / 2A
Operation Modes
Access Point
WDS
Technical Specications

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Physical Interface
Dimensions and Weights
Diameter: 6.36”
Height: 2.17”
1 Reset Button: One click for reset the device. Press over 10
seconds for reset to factory default.
2 LED Indicators: LED lights for WPS, WLAN 5G, WLAN 2.4G,
Ethernet port and Power
3 LAN Port (802.3at PoE): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable.
4 Power Connector: DC IN for Power.
5 Ceiling (Wall) Mount Hole: Using the provided hardware, the
EAP900H can be attached to a ceiling or wall.
6 Kensington Security Slot: To protect your EAP900H, use the
Kensington security slot to attach a cable lock.
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Chapter 2
Before you begin

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This section will guide you through the installation
process. Placement of the EnGenius EAP900H is essential
to maximize the access point’s performance. Avoid placing
the EAP900H in an enclosed space such as a closet,
cabinet, or stairwell.
Considerations for Wireless Installation
The operating distance of all wireless devices cannot be
pre-determined due to a number of unknown obstacles
in the environment that the device is deployed in.
These could be the number, thickness, and location of
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the EAP900H’s
wireless signals must pass through. Here are some
key guidelines to allow the EAP900H to have optimal
wireless range.
• Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the EAP900H
and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall and/or ceiling
can reduce the signal strength, resulting in lower signal strength.
• Building materials makes a difference. A solid metal door and/or
aluminum stubs may have a signicant negative effect on the
signal strength of the EAP900H. Locate your wireless devices
carefully so the signal can pass through a drywall and/or open
doorways. Materials such as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water
(example:shtanks),mirrors,le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 EAP900H’s signal
strength. The most common types of devices are microwaves or
cordless phones.
Before you Begin

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Windows XP / Windows 7
InordertousetheEAP900H,youmustrstcongurethe
TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system.
1. Click Start button and open Control Panel.
2a.In Windows XP, click 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 LocalAreaConnectionandselect Properties.
Computer Settings
Windows XP Windows 7

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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 EAP900H 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:EAP900HIPaddress:192.168.1.1
 PCIPaddress:192.168.1.2–192.168.1.255
PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

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Apple Mac OS X
1. Go to System Preferences (can be opened in the
Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu).
2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section.
3. Highlight Ethernet.
4. In Congure IPv4, select Manually.
5. Enter an IP address that is different from the EAP900H
and subnet mask then press OK.
Note: Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are
on the same subnet as the device.
Forexample:EAP900H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 done.

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1. Ensure that the computer in use has an Ethernet
Controller (RJ-45 Ethernet Port). For more information,
verify with your computer’s user manual.
2. Connect one end of the Category 5e Ethernet cable into
the RJ-45 port of the EAP900H and the other end to
the RJ-45 port of the computer. Ensure that the cable
is securely connected to both the EAP900H and the
computer.
3. Connect the Power Adapter DC connector to the DC-
IN port of the EAP900H and the Power Adapter to an
available electrical outlet. Once both connections are
secure, verify the following:
a) Ensure that the POWER light is on (it will be orange).
b) Ensure that the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN light is on (it will
be green for 5G, blue for 2.4G).
c) EnsurethattheLAN(Computer/EAP900HConnection)
light is on (it will be blue).
d) Once all three lights are on, proceed to set up the
access point using the computer.
Thisdiagramdepictsthehardwareconguration.
Hardware Installation
Ethernet
PC
Power
Outlet
AC/DC
Cable

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Using the provided hardware, the EAP900H can be attached
to a ceiling or wall.
To attach the EAP900H 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 EAP900H.
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 EAP900H on the mounting bracket by rotating
the unit clockwise about 90 degrees to secure it in place.
Mounting the EAP900H
Wall
Mounting Screw
Lock the EAP900H by revolving
Mounting Bracket
P2.6*12 Screw
P3.5*32 Screw

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To attach the EAP900H to a ceiling using the
provided T-rail connectors:
1. Attach the T-rail connectors to the bottom cover of the
EAP900H using the provided short screws.
Note: Two sizes of T-rail connectors are included in the
mounting hardware kit: 15/16in (2.38cm) and 9/16in
(1.43cm). If extra space is required to accommodate drop
ceiling tiles, use the provided spacers and long screws.
2. Line up the connected T-rail connectors with an
appropriately sized rail and press the unit onto the rail
until it snaps into place.
Note: To protect your EAP900H, use the Kensington
security slot to attach a cable lock (cable lock is not
included).
P2.6*10 Screw
Clip
T-Rail
Clip Clips
Spacer
P2.6*25 Screw

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Chapter 3
Conguring Your Access Point

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This section will show you how to congure the device
usingtheweb-basedcongurationinterface.
Default Settings
Please use your Ethernet port or wireless network adapter to
connect the Access Point.
IP Address 192.168.1.1
Username / Password admin / admin
Web Conguration
1. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari)
and enter the IP Address http://192.168.1.1
Note: If you have changed the default LAN IP Address of
the Access Point, ensure you enter the correct IP Address.
2. The default username and password are admin.
Once you have entered the correct username and
password, click the Login button to open the web-base
congurationpage.
3. If successful, you will be logging in and see the
EAP900H User Menu.
Conguring Your Access Point

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Chapter 4
Building a Wireless Network