EnGenius EMD1AP User manual

User Manual
Business Solutions
Wireless Managed Indoor Access Point
EMD1AP
version 1.3

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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
SystemRequirements/PackageContents..............................6
 TechnicalSpecications...............................................................7
Physical Interface........................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Before You Begin .................................................. 10
Computer Settings....................................................................... 11
MountingtheAccessPoint...........................................................16
Chapter 3 Conguring Your Access Point.......................... 17
Default Settings............................................................................ 18
Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network............................. 19
Access Point Mode....................................................................... 20
AP Mesh Mode............................................................................... 21
Chapter 5 Overview............................................................... 22
Overview........................................................................................... 23
Connections.................................................................................... 25
Chapter 6 Network ................................................................. 27
Basic/IPSettings/SpanningTreeSettings.............................28
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wireless................................... 30
Wireless Settings........................................................................ 31
2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless Network........................................... 32
 2.4GHz/5GHzSSIDProle......................................................32
Wireless Security.......................................................................... 33
Wireless Advanced..................................................................... 36
Guest Network Settings............................................................ 38
RSSI Threshold ...............................................................................39
Wireless MAC Filtering.................................................................40
Chapter8Management........................................................42
Management VLAN Settings.................................................. 43
Advanced Settings....................................................................... 44
 TimeZone........................................................................................47
Auto Reboot Settings................................................................ 48
Wi-Fi Scheduler............................................................................... 49
Tools.................................................................................................. 50
Account/Firmware........................................................................ 53
Backup/Restore ............................................................................. 54
Log.................................................................................................... 56
 Logout/Reset................................................................................. 57
Appendix ................................................................................. 58
FCC Interference Statement.................................................. 59
IC Interference Statement.................................................... 60
CE Interference Statement..................................................... 62
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 © 2018 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Key Features
> Dual radio 2x2 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Access Point with multi-user MIMO
(MU-MIMO)
> Supportupto867Mbpsin5GHzfrequencybandand400Mbpsin
2.4GHz frequency band (with 2ss/VHT40 clients).
> Highpoweredamplierstoimprovethewirelesscoverageanduses
a special radio frequency pattern to increase its receiver sensitivity for
improved performance.
> Support 802.11ac Wave 2.0 technology to enhance overall bandwidth
and speed to wireless client devices.
> Systemic and distributed management over EnGenius ezMaster and
EWS Management switch without licensing or subscription fee.
> 360° omni-directional antennas to achieve comprehensive coverage
for networking client devices under a pervasive environment.
> Compliancewith802.3af&48VPoEInputforexibleinstallationover
100 meters (328 feet).
> Performone-clickupdatetodeliveracongurationovermulti-
segments for managed Access Points.
> Choose an operating mode to meet your management and deployment
requirement.
Introduction
EnGenius Mesh Dot (EMD1) is designed with a smaller
size, but provides highly AC1300 performance combine
withpowerplug.EMD1 alsobe built-inEnMesh™wireless
link technology to extend Wi-Fi ranges throughout your
entire home or small ofce all the time.
Introduction - EMD1AP
To protect sensitive data during wireless transmissions,
the device offers different encryption settings for
wireless communications, including industry standard
WPA and WPA2 encryption. The AP also includes MAC
address ltering to allow network administrators to
provide network access only to known computers and
other devices based on their MAC addresses.

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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,8),orMacOS,Linux-basedoperatingsystems
 • Web-browsingapplication(i.e.Edge,InternetExplorer,Chrome,Firefox,
Safari,oranothersimilarbrowserapplication)
Package Contents
The EMD1AP package contains the following items (all items
mustbeinpackagetoissuearefund):
• EMD1MeshDotAccessPoint
 • NetworkCable
 • SecurityChain
 • ScrewSet
 • QuickInstallationGuide
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Dimensions(WxDxH):
-61x61x47mm
Mounting:
- Wall mount (standard US/EU single gang wall jack)
Environment:
-Operatingtemperature:0°C~35°C
-Operatinghumidity:0%~90%typical
-Storagetemperature:-20°C~60°C
Wireless
OperatingMode:
AP Mode
Mesh AP Mode
AutoChannelSelection:
- Setting varies by regulatory domains
SSIDs:
- Supports up to 8 SSIDs per frequency band
VLAN Tag / VLAN Pass-through
Wireless Client List
GuestNetwork:
- Allocates a separate network segment for guest access within the same
WLAN
QoS:
- Supports 802.11e/WMM
Band Steering
Mobility:
- PMKSA support for fast roaming
Security:
- WEP encryption: 64/128/152-bit
- WPA/WPA2 Enterprise/PSK
- Hidden SSID
- MAC address ltering (up to 50 MAC)
RadioSpecication
DualConcurrentRadio:
-2.4GHz:802.11b/g/nwithmaxdatarateupto400Mbps
-5GHz:802.11a/n/acwithmaxdatarateupto867Mbps
TransmitPower:
- Max transmit power is limited by regulatory power
RadioChains/SpatialStreams:
-2x2:2
SupportedRadioTechnology:
-802.11b:Direct-SequenceSpread-Spectrum(DSSS)
-802.11a/g/n/ac:OrthogonalFrequency-DivisionMultiplexing(OFDM)
Channelization:
- 802.11ac with 20/40/80 MHz channel width
- 802.11n with 20/40 MHz channel width
- 802.11a/b/g with 20 MHz channel width
SupportedModulation:
-802.11b:BPSK,QPSK,CCK
-802.11a/g/n:BPSK,QPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM
-802.11ac:BPSK,QPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM,256-QAM
Supporteddatarates(Mbps):
-802.11b:1,2,5.5,11
-802.11a/g:6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54
-802.11n:6.5to400(MCS0toMCS15)
-802.11ac:6.5to867(MCS0toMCS9,NSS=1to2)
InternalAntenna:
- 2.2 dBi 2.4 GHz antennas
- 5.9 dBi 5 GHz antennas
Interface:
- 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Port
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x Security Slot
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Band Steering
Mobility:
- PMKSA support for fast roaming
Security:
-WEPencryption:64/128/152-bitSecurity:
-WEPencryption:64/128/152-bitLEDIndicator
- WPA/WPA2 Enterprise/PSK
- Hidden SSID
-MACaddressltering(upto50MAC)
- Client isolation
Management
Deployment Options
- Standalone Mode
- Managed Mode (by Neutron Switch or ezMaster)
Conguration
- Web Interface (HTTP)
- SNMP v1/v2c/v3 with MIB I/II and private MIB
- CLI (Telnet)
Firmware Upgrade
- Web interface or CLI (FTP/HTTP)
Backup / Restore Settings
- Revert to factory default settings
ScheduleReboot:
-Speciesintervaltorebootsystemperiodically
E-mailAlert/SyslogNotication
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Physical Interface (EMD1AP)
Dimensions and Weights
61x61x47mm
1.LEDIndicators:LEDsforPower,5GHz,2.4GHzWirelessConnection,
Reset,Reboot.
2.ResetButton:Press,holdforover10secondstoresettofactory
default settings
3.10/100/1000LANPorts:RJ45accessports
4. Anti-Theft Protection Hole by Security Chain
5. Power Outlet Pin 100 - 240V 50-60Hz
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Chapter 2
Before You Begin

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Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows
10
InordertousetheAccessPoint,youmustrstcongurethe
TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system.
1a. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel
1b. Move your mouse to the lower right hot corner to
display the Charms Bar and select the Control Panel in
Windows 8 OS.
1c. In Windows 10, click Start to select All APPs to enter
the folder of Windows system for selecting Control
Panel.
Computer Settings
Windows XP Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10

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2a.In Windows XP, click Network Connections.
2b.In Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10, click View
Network Status and Tasks in the Network and
Internetsection,thenselect Change adapter settings.
3. Rightclick on LocalAreaConnection and selectProperties.
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.

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Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are
on the same subnet as the device.
Forexample:AP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 (Which 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 Access
Point 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:Adevice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 port (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EMD1APandtheotherendtothe
RJ-45 port of the computer. Ensure that the cable is
securely connected to the EMD1AP and the computer.
3. Connect the EMD1 AP to ther to an available electrical
outlet. Once both connections are secure, verify the
following:
a) Ensure that the POWER light is on (it will be Blue).
  b)Once all three lights are on, proceed to set up the
Access Point using the computer.
Hardware Installation
Ethernet
PC
Power
Outlet

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Mounting the EMD1AP
The EMD1 AP mounts onto an electrical outlet.
1.Use the security chain to through the security hole of EMD1.
2.Removethecoverfromtheoutletbox,retainingtheoriginalcoverscrews.
3.Fastentheironholewiththeoutletboxbyusingtheoriginalcoverscrews,orfastenthescrewonthewall.

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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-based
congurationpage.
* The model name will be varied in the web browser.
3. If successful, you will be logged in and see the EAP
User Menu.
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Chapter 4
Building a Wireless Network

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The EMD1AP has the ability to operate in various modes. This chapter describes the operating modes of above two
models.
Access Point Mode
InAccessPointMode,theEMD1APbehaveslikeacentralconnectionforstationsorclientsthatsupportIEEE802.11a/b/g/n
networks.ThestationsandclientsmustbeconguredtousethesameSSID(ServiceSetIdentier)andsecuritypasswordto
associate with the EMD1AP. The EMD1AP supports up to eight (8) SSIDs per band (16 total) at the same time for secure access.
EMD1AP
Client
Client
Client Client
Client
Client
2.4 GHz 5 GHz