EnGenius ENH900EXT User manual

User Manual
Business Solutions
Dual Band Long Range Wireless N900 Outdoor Access Point
ENH900EXT
version 1.1

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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............................................................... 6
Package Contents......................................................................... 7
 TechnicalSpecications..............................................................8
Physical Interface.......................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 Before You Begin................................................. 11
Computer Settings....................................................................... 12
Hardware Installation................................................................. 16
Mounting the ENH900EXT...................................................... 17
Chapter 3 Conguring Your Access Point......................... 20
 Default Settings./Web Conguration................................ 21
Chapter 4 Building a Wireless Network........................... 22
Access Point Mode...................................................................... 23
WDS AP Mode.............................................................................. 25
WDS Bridge Mode........................................................................ 26
WDS Station Mode....................................................................... 27
 APMeshMode................................................................................28
Mesh Only Mode.......................................................................... 29
Chapter 5 Status.................................................................... 30
Main Status..................................................................................... 31
Connection...................................................................................... 34
Chapter 6 Network .............................................................. 36
Basic IP Settings............................................................................ 37
 SpanningTreeProtocolSetting.............................................38
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless....................................... 39
WirelessSettings............................................................................40
2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless Network........................................... 41
 2.4GHz/5GHzSSID Prole......................................................43
Wireless Security.......................................................................... 44
Wireless MAC Filtering............................................................... 45
Wireless Advanced..................................................................... 46
WPS Mixed-Enterprise: AP/WDS AP Mode........................... 47
 FastRoaming.................................................................................48
WDS Link Settings....................................................................... 49
2.4GHz Mesh Link Settings...................................................... 50
Guest Network Settings............................................................ 51
Chapter 8 Management ........................................................ 52
Management VLAN Settings.................................................. 53
Wi-Fi Multi Media......................................................................... 54
Advanced Settings....................................................................... 55
CLI Settings/Email Alert............................................................. 56
 TimeZone........................................................................................58
Auto Reboot Settings................................................................ 59
Wi-Fi Scheduler............................................................................... 60
Tools.................................................................................................. 61
Account/Firmware........................................................................ 63
Backup/Restore ............................................................................. 64
Log...................................................................................................... 66
Logout/Reset................................................................................. 67
Appendix................................................................................. 68
FCC Interference Statement................................................... 69
CE Interference Statement...................................................... 70
IC Interference Statement...................................................... 73
Professional Installation Instruction ................................ 74
Detachable Antenna Usage ................................................ 76
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 © 2014 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Key Features
• Up to 29 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.
• Three detachable 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional antennas
• Three detachable 7 dBi 5 GHz Omni-directional antennas
• Mesh Supported
• Can be used with included power adapter or via PoE with PoE
 802.3at-capableswitchesorinjectors
• Fast Transition and Handover between Access Points
• Band Steering shifts client devices to a proper frequency band
for getting more bandwidth and speed under an Access Point.
• Secured Guest Network option available
Introduction
The ENH900EXT is a high-powered, long-range 3x3 Dual-
Band Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Outdoor Access Point with
speeds up to 450 Mbps on both its high-powered 2.4
GHzand5GHzradios.Itcanbeconguredasan:Access
Point, or WDS (AP, Station & Bridge). The ENH900EXT is
designed to operate in a variety of outdoor 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
Introduction
of wireless users who wish to connect to a business
network. The ENH900EXT supports the 2.4 GHz frequency
band under 802.11 b/g/n mode while at the same time
providing the 5 GHz band for communicating to and from
other 5 GHz capable computers, tablets or smart phones
ortransferringles.SeveralENH900EXTscanbedeployed

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in a campus setting using the 5 GHz band as a backhaul
to provide multiple 2.4 GHz wireless cells for computers or
mobile devices in common outdoor areas.
The ENH900EXT is easy to install in virtually any location
with its included PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector for
quick outdoor installation. The ENH900EXT enables
network administrators to control its transmit power and
features settings for selecting narrow bandwidth and
trafc shaping. The ENH900EXT 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congurethedevice.
• Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability
• Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10), Mac OS, or Linux-based operating
systems
• Web-BrowsingApplication(i.e.:Edge,InternetExplorer,Firefox,Safari,or
another similar browser application)

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Package Contents
The ENH900EXT package contains the following items:*
• ENH900EXT Access Point
• 3 detachable 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional Antenna
• 3 detachable 7 dBi 5 GHz Omni-directional Antenna
• PowerAdapter(48V/0.8A)
• PoEInjector(EPE-48GR)
• Grounding Cable
• Pole Mount Bracket
• Wall Mount Base
• Mounting Screw Set
• Quick Installation Guide
*(all items must be in package to issue a refund):

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WDS Detail
WDS AP
WDS Bridge
WDS Station
Mesh Detail
Mesh AP
Mesh Point
Management
Auto Channel Selection
MultipleSSID:16SSIDs,8SSIDsperRadio
BSSID
SNMP V1/V2c/V3
MIB I/II, Private MIB
VLAN Tag/VLAN Pass-through
Clients Statistics
SaveCongurationasUserDefault
Fast Roaming
Band Steering
E-Mail Alert
RADIUS Accounting
Guest Network
Control
CLI Supported
Distance Control (Ack Timeout)
Multicast Supported
Auto Reboot
Obey Regulatory Power
Standard:
IEEE802.11a/non5GHz
IEEE802.11b/g/non2.4GHz
IEEE802.3at
Antenna
6 External N-type Antenna
3 x detachable 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional Antennas
3 x detachable 7 dBi 5 GHz Omni-directional Antennas
Physical Interface
2 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port with PoE support
 LAN1Port:IEEE802.3atPoEInput
 LAN2Port:IEEE802.3afPoEOutput
Both Ethernet Ports support Surge Protection to 6KV
LED Indicator
Power
LAN 1
LAN 2
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
Power Requirements
ExternalPowerAdapter,DCIN,48V/0.8A
IEEE802.3atsupport
Operation Modes
Access Point
WDS
Mesh
Technical Specications

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Security
WEPEncryption-64/128/152bit
WPA/WPA2 Personal (WPA-PSK using TKIP or AES)
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (WPA-PSK using TKIP or AES)
Hides SSID in beacons
MACaddressltering,upto32MACsperSSID
Wireless STA (Client) connection list
Https Support
SSH Support
QoS (Quality of Service)
ComplaintwithIEEE802.11estandard
Physical/Environment Conditions
Operating:
 Temperature:-4°Fto158°F(-20°Cto70°C)
Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less
Storage:
 Temperature:-22°Fto176°F(-30°Cto80°C)
Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less
RF Specication (Aggregated Value)
Channel Data Rate Tx Power Rx Sensitivity
802.11b 2.4GHz 1Mbps 29 -96
2Mbps 29 -95
5.5Mbps 29 -93
11Mbps 29 -92
802.11g 2.4GHz 6Mbps 28 -94
54Mbps 25 -75
802.11a 5GHz 6Mbps 29 -94
54Mbps 24 -75
802.11n HT20 2.4GHzx MCS0/ 8 / 16 29 -95
MCS7 / 15 / 23 24 -70
802.11n HT40 2.4GHz MCS0/ 8 / 16 22 -94
MCS7 / 15 / 23 22 -69
802.11n HT20 5GHz MCS0/ 8 / 16 27 -95
MCS7 / 15 / 23 23 -70
802.11n HT40 5GHz MCS0/ 8 / 16 27 -94
MCS7 / 15 / 23 23 -69
802.11ac HT20 5GHz MCS0 - -
MCS8 - -
802.11ac HT40 5GHz MCS0 - -
MCS9 - -
802.11ac HT80 5GHz MCS0 - -
MCS9 - -

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Physical Interface
Dimensions and Weights
Length:280.48mm(11.22”)
Width:217.65mm(8.58”)
Depth:55.50mm(2.1”)
Weight:1.88Kg(4.17lbs)
1 2.4 GHz Antennas: Detachable 5 dBi 2.4 GHz Omni-directional
2 5 GHz Antennas Detachable 7 dBi 5 GHz Omni-directional
3 LAN Port 1 (802.3at PoE Input): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable.
4 LAN Port 2 (802.3af PSE Output): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable.
5 LED Indicators: LED lights for Power, LAN Port 1, LAN Port 2,
2.4 GHz Connection and 5 GHz Connection.
6 Ground
7 Mounting Holes: Using the provided hardware, the ENH900EXT
can be attached to a wall or pole.
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Chapter 2
Before You Begin

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Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows
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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. Rightclickon Local Area Connection 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: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

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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:ENH900EXT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. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the main
LAN port (PoE) of the Access Point and the other end to
theAPEthernetportonthePoEinjector.
2. Connect the Power Adapter to the DC-IN port of the
PoEinjector andplugtheotherendintoan electrical
outlet.
3. Connect the second Ethernet cable into the LAN port of
thePoEinjectorandtheotherendtotheEthernetport
on the computer.
4. Screw on the provided antennas to the device. Once
both connections are secure, verify the following:
a) Ensure that the POWER light is on (it will be green).
b) Ensure that the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WLAN light is on (it will
be green for both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz).
c) Ensure that the LAN (Computer/ENH900EXT
Connection) light is on (it will be green).
d) Once all three lights are on, proceed to set up the
Access Point using the computer.
Thisdiagramdepictsthehardwareconguration.
Note: TheAccessPointsupportsbothIEEE802.3atPoE
(Power over Ethernet) or the included power injector.
You may use either one as the power source. Do NOT
use both at the same time.
Hardware Installation
Ethernet
PC
Power
Outlet
PoE Injector/
PoE Swtich

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Mounting the ENH900EXT
Using the provided hardware, the ENH900EXT can be attached to a wall or a pole.
3. Pipe 63.5 (D) x 12.7 (mm)
(2.5"(D) x 0.5")
4. Tool 20(D) x 6 (mm)
(0.79"(D) x 0.24")
5. Screws: 6.5(D) x 9.95 (mm)
(0.26"(D) x 0.39")
2. Pole Mount Kit 140x112x33 (mm)
(5.51" x 4.41" x 1.30")
1. Wall Mount Kit: 260x180x7 (mm)
(10.2"x7.09"x0.28")

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Using the provided hardware, the ENH900EXT can be
attached to a wall or a pole.
To attach the ENH900EXT to a wall using wall
mounting kit.
1. Mark the four locations of the mounting holes on the
atmountingsurface.
2. Drilla37mmdeep8mmholeinthemarkingsand
hammer the bolts into the openings.
3. Placethelockandatwashersonthefourhexcapscrews
and drive the screws to attach the bracket to the back of
the Access Point.
4. Tighten the at washers to secure the bracket to the
mounting surface.
2.
3.
4.
1.

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To attach the ENH900EXT to a pole using the
provided pole mounting kit:
1. Placethelockandatwashersonthefourhexcapscrews
and drive the screws to attach the bracket to the back of
the Access Point.
2. Drive the four round head screws to attach the Pole
Mount Bracket to the bracket.
3. Thread the open end of the Pole Strap through the two
tabs on the Pole Mount Bracket .
4. Lock and tighten the Pole Strap to secure the Pole Mount
Bracket to the pole.
Note: See diagram below for vertical and horizonal
placements.
1. 3.2.
horizontal placement horizontal placement horizontal
placement
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Chapter 3
Conguring Your
Access Point