EnGenius ENH700EXT User manual

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Wireless Concurrent AP
ENH700EXT
User Manual
Version : 1.0

Table of Contents
CHAPTE 1 P ODUCT OVE VIEW..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 F EATURES ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 B ENEFITS .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 P ACKAGE C ONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTE 2 HA DWA E OVE VIEW ................................................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTE 3 CONFIGU ING YOU COMPUTE FO TCP/IP ...............................................................................................10
3.1 C ONFIGURING M ICROSOFT W INDOWS 7 ............................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 C ONFIGURING M ICROSOFT W INDOWS V ISTA ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 C ONFIGURING M ICROSOFT W INDOWS XP .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.4 C ONFIGURING M ICROSOFT W INDOWS 2 ...................................................................................................................... 16
3.5 C ONFIGURING AN A PPLE M ACINTOSH C OMPUTER ................................................................................................................ 18
CHAPTE 4 INT ODUCING THE WEB CONFIGU ATO .....................................................................................................19
4.1 L OGGING IN TO THE W EB C ONFIGURATOR ........................................................................................................................... 19
CHAPTE 5 WI ELESS CONFIGU ATION ..........................................................................................................................21
5.1 S ELECTING O PERATING M ODES ......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1.1 Selecting Separate Operating Modes for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Networks ......................................................... 21
5.1.2 Selecting Dual Mode for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Networks................................................................................... 22
5.2 W IRELESS S ETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.1 ccess Point Mode (Dual Mode) ..................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.2 ccess Point Mode (5 GHz).............................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.3 ccess Point Mode (2.4 GHz) .......................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.4 Client Bridge Mode/Client Router Mode (Dual Mode).................................................................................... 29
5.2.5 Client Bridge Mode/Client Router Mode (5 GHz) ............................................................................................ 30
5.2.6 Client Bridge Mode/Client Router Mode (2.4 GHz) ......................................................................................... 31
5.2.7 WDS Bridge Mode........................................................................................................................................... 32
5.4 5.3 S ITE S URVEY ............................................................................................................................................................ 35
AP S CAN L IST (5 GH Z / 2.4 GH Z ) .......................................................................................................................................... 36
5.5 W IRELESS S ECURITY S ETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................... 37
5.5.1 WEP ( ccess Point).......................................................................................................................................... 37
5.5.2 WEP (Client Bridge / Client Router)................................................................................................................. 38
5.5.3 WP pre-shared Key ( ccess Point)................................................................................................................. 39
5.5.4 WP pre-shared Key (Client Bridge / Client Router)........................................................................................ 40
5.5.5 R DIUS ( ccess Point Mode Only)................................................................................................................... 41
5.6 W IRELESS A DVANCED S ETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 43
5.6.1 dvanced Settings ( ccess Point) .................................................................................................................... 43

5.6.2 dvanced Settings (Client Bridge / Client Router) ........................................................................................... 44
5.7 W IRELESS A CCESS C ONTROL L IST ...................................................................................................................................... 45
CHAPTE 6 LAN SETUP....................................................................................................................................................47
6.1 LAN S ETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................................. 47
6.2 DHCP I NFO .................................................................................................................................................................. 48
6.3 SNMP S ETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 49
CHAPTE 7 INTE NET SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................................50
7.1 DHCP (D YNAMIC IP) ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.2 S TATIC IP...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.3 PPP O E (P OINT - TO -P OINT P ROTOCOL OVER E THERNET )......................................................................................................... 51
7.4 PPTP (P OINT - TO -P OINT T UNNELING P ROTOCOL )................................................................................................................. 52
CHAPTE 8 INFO MATION STATUS..................................................................................................................................54
8.1 S TATUS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 54
8.2 W IRELESS C LIENT L IST ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
8.3 S YSTEM L OG ................................................................................................................................................................. 55
8.4 I NTERNET S TATUS ........................................................................................................................................................... 56
CHAPTE 9 MANAGEMENT SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................57
9.1 P ASSWORD S ETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
9.2 T IME Z ONE S ETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
9.3 D IAGNOSIS .................................................................................................................................................................... 58
9.4 R EMOTE C ONTROL ......................................................................................................................................................... 59
9.5 U PGRADE F IRMWARE ...................................................................................................................................................... 59
9.6 S AVE /R ELOAD S ETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................. 59
APPENDIX A – GLOSSA Y ................................................................................................................................................61
APPENDIX B – FCC INTE FE ENCE STATEMENT ...............................................................................................................66
P OFESSIONAL INSTALLATION INST UCTION .................................................................................................................67

Chapter 1 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the ENH7 EXT. The ENH7 EXT is a dual-radio wireless outdoor Access
Point/Client/Bridge designed as an enterprise-scale product to deliver unparalleled range and
performance on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless local-area networks (WLANs). With certified IP-68
protection, the ENH7 EXT is designed to deliver high reliability whether installed indoors or
outdoors.
The ENH7 EXT is actually three devices in one: an Access Point, a Client Bridge, and a Client Router.
Its wireless capabilities allow you to deliver Internet and intranet connectivity in locations where
wired connections are not possible or practical.
The ENH7 EXT contains two radio-frequency (RF) interfaces, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, that support IEEE
8 2.11a/n and 8 2.11b/g/n standards. Depending on the operating mode, the ENH7 EXT can use
one or both RF interfaces at the same time. The ENH7 EXT also supports Power over Ethernet and
is equipped with an external N-type antenna that delivers superior wireless signal quality, even in the
harshest environments. Best of all, the antenna is upgradeable.
In addition, the ENH7 EXT can manage power level control, Wireless Access Control, and Wi-Fi
Multimedia (WMM), and show real-time received signal strength indicator (RSSI) status. For
security-conscious users, the ENH7 EXT fully supports encryption, including Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK), 64/128/152-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption, and IEEE 8 2.1x
RADIUS encryption.
1.1 Features
The following list summarizes the key features of the ENH7 EXT.
-Operates as an Access Point, Client Bridge, or Client Router
-Works concurrently with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks for optimum throughput
-Fully interoperable with IEEE 8 2.11a, IEEE 8 2.11b/IEEE 8 2.11g and IEEE8 2.11n-compliant
devices
-Supports four independently configurable service set identifiers (SSIDs)
-Administrators can set up a VLAN for each SSID to isolate services among clients
-Exceptional extended range and coverage
-Easy Internet access using ISP service authentication
-RSSI indicator shows the signal quality for each wireless client connected to the Access Point
-Fully supports the latest security capabilities
-Clients can access different networks through a single Access Point, and assign different policies

and functions to each SSID
-Collocates with any antenna in your environment
-Web-based Configurator lets administrators configure and manage the ENH7 EXT remotely
-Watertight, weatherproof enclosure prevents interior damage from water and exterior damage
from weather corrosion
-Comes with a wall-mount and mast mounting kit support to simplify installation
1.2 Benefits
The ENH7 EXT is the ideal product around which you can build your WLAN. The following list
summarizes a few key advantages that WLANs have over wired networks:
-Ideal for hard-to-wire environments
There are many scenarios where cables cannot be used to connect networking devices.
Historic and older buildings, open areas, and busy streets, for example, make wired LAN
installations difficult, expensive or impossible.
-Temporary workgroups
WLANs make it easy to provide connectivity to temporary workgroups that will later be
removed. Examples include parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery
shelters, temporary offices, and construction sites.
-Ability to access real-time information
With a WLAN, workers who rely on access to real-time information, such as doctors and
nurses, point-of-sale employees, mobile workers, and warehouse personnel, can access
the data they need and increase productivity, without having to look for a place to plug
into the network.
-Frequently changed environments
WLANs are well suited for showrooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing
sites where workplaces are rearranged frequently.
-Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks
WLANs enable network managers in dynamic environments to minimize overhead caused
by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes.
-Wired LAN backup
Network managers can implement WLANs to provide backup for mission-critical
applications running on wired networks.
-Mobility within training/educational facilities
Training sites at corporations and students at universities are a few examples where
wireless connectivity can be used to facilitate access to information, information
exchanges, and learning.

1.3 Package Contents
Open the package carefully and make sure it contains all of the items listed below.
-One EnGenius Concurrent Dual Radio AP (ENH7 EXT)
-One PoE injector 48V/ .8A Power Adapter
-One mounting kit
-One grounding cable
-One quick-installation guide
-One CD containing the user manual
-Two N-Type Dual Band Omni directional Antenna
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.
Keep all packing materials in case you need to return the ENH7 EXT. The ENH7 EXT must be
returned in its original packing materials.
Note: Use only the power adapter supplied with your ENH7 EXT. Using a different power adapter
can damage the ENH7 EXT.
1.4 System equirements
To install the ENH7 EXT, you need an Ethernet cable and a computer equipped with:
-An Ethernet interface
-One of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or 7; or Linux
-An Internet browser that supports HTTP and JavaScript.

Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
The following figures show the key components on the ENH7 EXT.
2.1 Bottom View
The bottom panel of the ENH7 EXT contains an RJ-45 port and 4 N-type connectors.
-The RJ-45 port connects to an Ethernet adapter in a computer you use to configure the
ENH7 EXT. For more information, see Chapter 4.

2.2 Installation
To install the ENH7 EXT, use the following procedure and refer to the figure below.
1. Connect the 4 dipole antennas to the top and bottom of the ENH7 EXT and tighten
them by hand.
2. Connect either end of an Ethernet cable to the ENH7 EXT jack labeled J-45. Connect
the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 jack on the PoE adapter labeled AP/Bridge
Network.
3. Attach the round plug on the supplied power adapter to the DC48 V IN connector on the
Power on Ethernet adapter. Connect the other end to a working AC outlet. The red LED
on the PoE adapter goes ON to show it is receiving AC power.
WARNING: Only use the power adapter supplied with the ENH7 EXT. Using a different power
adapter can damage the ENH7 EXT.
2.3 Understanding the ENH7 EXT LEDs

The ENH7 EXT has LEDs that show the operating status of the device. The following table describes
the ENH7 EXT LEDs.
LED Color Mode Status
Power Green OFF= ENH7 EXT is not receiving power.
ON= ENH7 EXT is receiving power.
LAN Green OFF = ENH7 EXT is not connected to the network.
ON = ENH7 EXT is connected to the network, but not sending or
receiving data.
Blink = ENH7 EXT is sending or receiving data.
WLAN1
8 2.11a/n
Green Access Point
or Client
Bridge Mode
OFF = ENH7 EXT radio is off and the device is not
sending or receiving data.
ON = ENH7 EXT radio is on, and the device is not
sending or receiving data.
Blink = ENH7 EXT radio is on, and the device is
sending or receiving data.
WLAN2
8 2.11b/g/n
Green Access Point
or Client
Bridge Mode
OFF = ENH7 EXT radio is off and the device is not
sending or receiving data.
ON = ENH7 EXT radio is on, and the device is not
sending or receiving data.
Blink = ENH7 EXT radio is on, and the device is
sending or receiving data.

Chapter 3 Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP
To configure the ENH7 EXT, use the instructions in the appropriate section of this chapter to
configure the TCP/IP settings on a computer that will be used to configure the ENH7 EXT.

3.1 Configuring Microsoft Windows 7
Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows 7.
1. In the Start menu search box, type: ncpa.cpl
2. When the Network Connections List appears, right-click the Local Area Connection icon
and click Properties.
3. In the Networking tab, click either Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet
Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties.

4. In the properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your
computer for DHCP.

5. Click the OK button to save your changes and close the dialog box.
6. Click the OK button again to save your changes.
3.2 Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista
Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista with the
default interface. If you use the Classic interface, where the icons and menus resemble previous
Windows versions, perform the procedure in section 4.4.
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then select the Network
and Internet icon.
2. Click View Networks Status and tasks and then click Management Networks
Connections.
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties.
4. Click Continue. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.
5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol
(TCP/IPv4) is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) and click the Properties
button. The Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties dialog box appears.

6. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address
automatically to configure your computer for DHCP.
7. Click the OK button to save your changes and close the dialog box.
8. Click the OK button again to save your changes.

3.3 Configuring Microsoft Windows XP
Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows XP with the default
interface. If you use the Classic interface, where the icons and menus resemble previous Windows
versions, perform the procedure in section 4.4.
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Network and
Internet Connections.
2. Click the Network Connections icon.
3. Click Local Area Connection for the Ethernet adapter connected to the ENH7 EXT. The
Local Area Connection Status dialog box appears.
4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button. The Local
Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.

5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. The
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address
automatically to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this
change and close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
7. Click the OK button again to save your changes.
8. Restart your computer.
3.4 Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000
Use the following procedure to configure your computer if your computer has Microsoft Windows
2 installed.
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. If
the Ethernet adapter in your computer is installed correctly, the Local Area Connection
icon appears.
3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter connected to the
ENH7 EXT. The Local Area Connection Status dialog box appears.

4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button. The Local
Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.
5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP.
7. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Local Area Connection Properties
dialog box.
8. Click OK button again to save these new changes.
9. Restart your computer.

3.5 Configuring an Apple Macintosh Computer
The following procedure describes how to configure TCP/IP on an Apple Macintosh running Mac OS
1 .2. If your Apple Macintosh is running Mac OS 7.x or later, the steps you perform and the screens
you see may differ slightly from the following. However, you should still be able to use this procedure
as a guide to configuring your Apple Macintosh for TCP/IP.
1. Pull down the Apple Menu, click System Preferences, and select Network.
2. Verify that the NIC connected to the ENH7 EXT is selected in the Show field.
3. In the Configure field on the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP.
4. Click Apply Now to apply your settings and close the TCP/IP dialog box.

Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator
The ENH7 EXT has a built-in Web Configurator that lets you manage the unit from any location
using a Web browser that supports HTTP and has JavaScript installed.
4.1 Logging in to the Web Configurator
After configuring the computer for TCP/IP using the procedure appropriate for your operating system,
use that computer’s Web browser to log in to the ENH7 EXT Web Configurator.
1. Launch your Web browser.
2. In the browser address bar, type 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.
Note: If you change the ENH7 EXT’s IP address, enter the appropriate IP address.
3. When the Windows Security window appears, type admin as the username in the top field and
type admin as the password in the bottom field.
4. Click OK
You are now ready to use the instructions in the following chapters to configure the ENH7 EXT.

4.2 Best Practices
Perform the following procedures regularly to make the ENH7 EXT more secure and manage the
ENH7 EXT more effectively.
-Change the default password. Use a password that is not easy to guess and that contains different
characters, such as numbers and letters. The ENH7 EXT username cannot be changed. For more
information, see page 57.
-Back up the configuration and be sure you know how to restore it. Restoring an earlier working
configuration can be useful if the ENH7 EXT becomes unstable or crashes. If you forget your
password, you will have to reset the ENH7 EXT to its factory default settings and lose any
customized override settings you configured. However, if you back up an earlier configuration,
you will not have to completely reconfigure the ENH7 EXT. You can simply restore your last
configuration. For more information, see page 59.