EnGenius ENS500 User manual

WIRELESS 11N LONG RANGE OUTDOOR CB/AP
ENS500 User Guide
V1.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Conventions 0-vi
Copyright 0-viii
Product Overview
Package Contents 1-1
Product Overview 1-2
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Wireless Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Hardware Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Software Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Product Layout 1-5
Installation
System Requirements 2-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
II
Installing the Device 2-2
Pre-Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Installing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Web Configuration
Logging In 3-1
Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Basic Network Settings
System Status 4-1
Using Save/Reload 4-1
Viewing System Information 4-2
Viewing Wireless Client List 4-4
Viewing System Log 4-5
Viewing Connection Status 4-6
Viewing DHCP Client Table 4-7
Viewing WDS Link List 4-8
System Setup 4-9

TABLE OF CONTENTS
III
Configuring Operation Mode 4-9
Configuring IP Settings 4-10
Configuring Spanning Tree Settings 4-11
Router Setup 4-12
Configuring WAN Settings 4-12
Static IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Dynamic IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Configuring LAN Settings 4-17
Configuring VPN Pass-Through 4-18
Configuring Port Forwarding 4-19
Configuring Demilitarized Zone 4-21
Configuring Wireless LAN 4-22
Configuring Wireless Settings 4-22
Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Client Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
WDS Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Client Router Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Configuring Wireless Security 4-28

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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Configuring Wireless MAC Filter 4-35
Configuring WDS Link Settings 4-36
Configuring Advanced Network Settings 4-37
Wireless Traffic Shaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Client Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Management Setup 4-39
Configuring Administrator Account 4-39
Configuring Management VLAN 4-40
Configuring SNMP 4-41
Configuring Backup/Restore Settings 4-43
Configuring Auto Reboot Settings 4-44
Configuring Firmware Upgrade 4-45
Configuring System Time 4-46

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Configuring Wi-Fi Schedule 4-47
Add a Schedule Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47
Schedule Services Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-48
Configuring Command Line Interface 4-49
Configuring Logging 4-50
Configuring Diagnostics 4-51
Viewing Device Discovery 4-52
Configure Denial of Service Protection 4-53
Logging Out 4-54
Appendix A
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement A-1
Appendix B
Industry Canada Statement B-1
Appendix C
WorldWide Technical Support C-1

CONVENTIONS
VI
Conventions
The following conventions are used to give the user additional
information about specific procedures or content. It is important
to pay attention to these conventions as they provide informa-
tion to prevent damage to equipment or personal injury.
General Conventions
The following general conventions are used in this document.
N/A:
Indicates that a component or a procedure is not applica-
ble to this model.
Prerequisite:
Indicates a requirement that must be addressed before
proceeding with the current function or procedure.
CAUTION!
CAUTIONS APPEAR BEFORE THE TEXT IT REFERENCES. CAU-
TIONS APPEAR IN CAPITAL LETTERS TO EMPHASIZE THAT THE
MESSAGE CONTAINS VITAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.
WARNING!
Warning information appears before the text it references
to emphasize that the content may prevent damage to the
device or equipment.
Important:
Indicates information that is important to know for the
proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or
completing a task.
Note:
Indicates additional information that is relevant to the cur-
rent process or procedure.
!
!
Example:
Indicates information used to demonstrate or explain an
associated concept.

CONVENTIONS
VII
Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this docu-
ment:
Italics
Indicates book titles, directory names, file names, path names,
and program/process names.
Constant width
Indicates computer output shown on a computer screen, includ-
ing menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages.
Constant width bold
Indicates commands lines as entered on the computer. Vari-
ables contained within user input are shown in angle
brackets (< >).
Bold
Indicates keyboard keys that are pressed by the user.

COPYRIGHT
VIII
Copyright
This user guide and its content is copyright of © EnGenius Net-
works, 2011. All rights reserved.
Any redistribution or reproduction in part or in whole in any form
is prohibited.
Do not distribute, transmit, store in any form of electronic
retrieval system or commercially exploit the content without the
expressed written permission of EnGenius Networks.

Product Overview
Chapter 1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS
1-1
1.1 Package Contents
ENS500
Quick Start Guide
Technical Support Card
Pole Mounting Strap x2
Wall Mounting Screw Set
PoE Injector (EPE-1212) with Power Adapter

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1-2
1.2 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing ENS500. The ENS500 is a long range,
high performance IEEE 802.11a/n network solution that pro-
vides Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS, and Client Router
functions in a single device.
In addition to providing the latest wireless technology, the
ENS500 supports Power over Ethernet and Power by Adapter
capabilities, which allow the device to be installed easily in
nearly any indoor or outdoor location. Advanced features
include power level control, traffic shaping, and Real time RSSI
indication.
A variety of security features help to protect your data and pri-
vacy while you are online. Security features include Wi-Fi Pro-
tected Access (WPA PSK/WPA2 PSK), 64/128/156 bit WEP
Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS.
Key Features
High-speed data rates up to 300 Mbps make the ENS500
ideally suited for handling heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
High output power up to 26 dBm delivers superior range
and coverage
Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11n-com-
pliant devices
Multi-function capabilities enable users to use different
modes in various environments
Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless connectiv-
ity enable data transfers between two or more buildings
Channel bandwidth selection allows the appropriate band-
width to be used to reach various distances
RSSI indicator makes it easy to select the best signal for
Access Point connections
Power-over-Ethernet capabilities allow for flexible installa-
tion locations and cost savings
Four SSIDs let clients access different networks through a
single Access Point, and assign different policies and
functions for each SSID
WPA2/WPA/ WEP/ IEEE 802.1x support and MAC
address filtering ensure secure network connections
PPPoE/PPTP function support make it easy to access the
Internet via Internet Service Provider (ISP) service
authentication
SNMP Remote Configuration Management helps adminis-
trators remotely configure or manage the Access Point
QoS (WMM) support enhances performance and user
experiences

PRODUCT OVERVIEW BENEFITS
1-3
Benefits
The ENS500 is the ideal product around which you can build
your WLAN. The following list summarizes a few key advan-
tages that WLANs have over wired networks:
Ideal for hard-to-wire environments
There are many scenarios where cables cannot be used to con-
nect networking devices. Historic and older buildings, open
areas, and busy streets, for example, make wired LAN installa-
tions difficult, expensive, or impossible.
Temporary workgroups
WLANs make it easy to provide connectivity to temporary work-
groups that will later be removed. Examples include parks, ath-
letic 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 informa-
tion, 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 rear-
ranged 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 facili-
tate access to information, information exchanges, and learn-
ing.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1-4
Technical Specification
Wireless Specification
IEEE802.11a/n, 2T2R, 300Mbps
5 GHz, programmable upon different country regulations
Hardware Specification
Physical Interface: 2 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports, 1 x Reset
Button
Power Supply: Passive PoE, 24V/0.6A Power Adapter
Dimension: 186mm(L) x 100mm(W) x 29mm(H)
Operation Temperature: -20°C ~ 70°C
Embedded high gain directional antenna
Software Specification
Operation Mode: Client Bridge, Access Point, Client
Router, WDS AP, WDS Bridge, WDS Station
Multiple SSID, Preferred SSID
PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP Pass-through
WMM, Traffic Shaping
CLI Interface, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
Recovery Page
Port Forwarding/DMZ

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT LAYOUT
1-5
1.3 Product Layout
Figure 1-1: Back Panel View
AB C D
BACK PANEL VIEW DESCRIPTION
A Power LED OFF = ENS500 is not receiving power
ON = ENS500 is receiving power
B LAN (2) LEDs
OFF = ENS500 is not connected to the
network.
ON = ENS500 is connected to the network,
but not sending or receiving data
Blink = ENS500 is sending or receiving data
CWLANLED
(Access Point or Client Bridge Mode)
OFF = ENS500 radio is off and the device is
not sending or receiving data over the
wireless LAN.
ON = ENS500 radio is on, and the device is
not sending or receiving data over the
wireless LAN.
Blinking = ENS500 radio is on, and the
device is sending or receiving data over the
wireless LAN.
D Signal Indicator LED
(Client Bridge, WDS Station and Client
Router Mode)
Green - Signal is good
Orange - Signal is normal
Red - Signal is weak or non-existent

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT LAYOUT
1-6
BOTTOM VIEW DESCRIPTION
A Reset Button To reset to factory settings, press button for >
10 seconds.
B LAN Connector
To configure the ENS500, connect to an
Ethernet adapter in a computer. For more
information
C PoE LAN Connector The PoE interface allows the ENS500 to be
powered using the supplied PoE injector
AB C

Installation
Chapter 2

INSTALLATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2-1
2.1 System Requirements
To install the ENS500, you need the following:
Computer (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X Operating System)
Web Browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari)
Network Interface equipped: (one of the following)
Wired connectivity: Network Interface with an open
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Wireless Connectivity:
Embedded 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking, IEEE
802.11a/b/g compatible
Wi-Fi Card, USB Wi-Fi Dongle (802.11 a/b/g/n)
An existing router or access point (AP) with SSID broad-
cast
1x CAT5e Ethernet Cable

INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE DEVICE
2-2
2.2 Installing the Device
Installing the ENS500 on a pole or wall optimizes the wireless
access range.
Pre-Installation Guidelines
Select the optimal location for the equipment using the following
guidelines:
The ENS500 should be mounted on a 1"-4" pole. Its loca-
tion should enable easy access to the unit and its connec-
tors for installation and testing.
The higher the placement of the antenna, the better the
achievable link quality.
The antenna should be installed to provide a direct, or
near line of sight with the Base Station antenna. The
antenna should be aligned to face the general direction of
the Base Station.
Installing the Device
To install the ENS500, use the following procedure to mount the
device on a pole and refer to the figure below.
1. Remove the bottom cover protecting the RJ-45 connec-
tors.
2. Insert an Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port labeled LAN.
3. Install the bottom cover to protect the RJ-45 connectors.
4. Remove the power cord and PoE injector from the box
and plug the power cord into the DC port of the PoE injec-
tor.
Note:
Only experienced installation professionals who are famil-
iar with local building and safety codes and, wherever
applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government
regulatory authorities should install the ENS500.
CAUTION!
ONLY USE THE POWER ADAPTER SUPPLIED WITH THE
ENS500. USING ADIFFERENT POWER ADAPTER MIGHT
DAMAGE THE ENS500.
!

INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE DEVICE
2-3
5. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE port
of the PoE injector.
Figure 2-1: Installing the ENS500
6. Turn over the ENS500. Then insert the pole mounting
strap through the middle hole of the ENS500. Use a
screwdriver to unlock the pole-mounting ring putting it
through the ENS500.
7. Mount the ENS500 securely to the pole by locking the
strap tightly.
This completes the installation procedure.
PoE
LAN