EnGenius EW310AP User manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Key Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
System Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Applications............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Physical Interface....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Considerations for Wireless Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Computer Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Mounting the EWS310AP/EWS320AP................................................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 3......................................................................................................................................................................................22
Default Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Web Configuration................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 4......................................................................................................................................................................................26
Device Status.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Connections............................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Chapter 5......................................................................................................................................................................................31
IPv4 Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
IPv6 Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Spanning Tree Settings........................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 6......................................................................................................................................................................................35

Wireless Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
2.4GHz/5GHz SSID Profile................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Wireless Security ................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Wireless MAC Filter.............................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Traffic Shaping....................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Guest Network ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Fast Handover........................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Management VLAN Settings................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Chapter 7......................................................................................................................................................................................49
SNMP Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
CLI/SSH Settings................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
HTTPS Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Email Alert............................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Date and Time Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................... 55
WiFi Scheduler....................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Tools....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
LED Control........................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Device Discovery................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Chapter 8......................................................................................................................................................................................63
Account Setting...................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Backup/Restore...................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
System Log ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Reset....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Logout.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................................................70
Appendix A - FCC Interference Statement ............................................................................................................................................ 71

Appendix B - IC Interference Statement................................................................................................................................................ 72
Appendix C - CE Interference Statement............................................................................................................................................... 74

Chapter 1
Product Overview

Introduction
Key Features
Up to 28 dBm transmit power, enabling long range connectivity
Supports IEEE802.11a/b/g/n wireless standards with up to 450 Mbps / 300Mbps*1 data rate on each band
Six/Four*2 internal 5dBi Omni-Directional MIMO antennas
Can be used with included power adapter or via PoE with PoE 802.3at - capable Switches or Injectors
Dual Band/Three Stream and Two Stream*2
Band Steering shifts dual band clients to 5 GHz for better throughput performance
Secured Guest Network
Note: 1. EWS310AP supports 300Mbps; EWS320AP supports 450Mbps.
2. EWS310AP has four antennas; EWS320AP has six antennas.

Introduction
The EWS310AP/EWS320AP is an enhanced -powered, long-range, Dual-band concurrent Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Access Point. It is
designed to operate in numerous environments; from large homes, small and medium-sized businesses, multiple-floor offices, hotels,
and other venues, to larger enterprise deployments. Its enhanced-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 hotspot or business network.
The EWS310AP/EWS320AP supports the 2.4 GHz frequency band under the 802.11b/g/n mode while at the same time providing a 5
GHz band for communicating or transferring files in a less congested network frequency band.
The EWS310AP/EWS320AP also delivers up to 6x faster wireless speeds compared to legacy 802.11a/b/g wireless devices. Even
though the EWS310AP/EWS320AP has been designed and engineered for heavy traffic and demanding business environments, in
larger housing environments as it can efficiently extend the wireless range of an existing home router. This makes it especially ideal
in architecturally-challenging structures, providing whole home connectivity.
To protect sensitive data during wireless transmissions, the EWS310AP/EWS320AP offers different encryption settings for wireless
transmissions, including industry standard WPA and WPA2 encryption. The EWS310AP/EWS320AP also includes MAC address
filtering 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 to configure the device:
Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability
Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7, 8), Mac OS, or Linux-based operating systems
Web-Browsing Application (i.e. : Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or another similar browser application)
Package Contents
The EWS310AP/EWS320AP package contains the following items (all items must be in package to issue a refund):
EWS310AP or EWS320AP Access Point
Power Adapter
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Ceiling and Wall Mount Screw kit

Applications
Wireless LAN (WLAN) products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications
made possible through the power and flexibility of WLANs:
Difficult-to-Wire Environments: There are many situations where wires cannot be installed, deployed easily, or cannot be
hidden from view. Older buildings, sites with multiple buildings, and/or areas that make the installation of a Ethernet-based
LAN impossible, impractical or expensive are sites where WLAN can be a network solution.
Temporary Workgroups: Create temporary workgroups/networks in more open areas within a building; auditoriums,
amphitheaters classrooms, ballrooms, arenas, exhibition centers, or temporary offices 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 Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks: SOHO users require a cost-effective, easy, and quick installation of a small
network.
Training/Educational Facilities: Training sites at corporations or students at universities use wireless connectivity to exchange
information between peers and easily access information for learning purposes.

Technical Specifications
Standard
IEEE802.11b/g/n on 2.4GHz
IEEE802.11a/n on 5GHz
IEEE802.3at
Power Requirements
External Power Adapter
DC IN, 12V/2A
Antenna
Four/Six*Internal 5 dBi Omni-Directional Antennas
Note: EWS310AP has four antennas; EWS320AP has six
antennas.
Security
WEP (64/128bit)
WPA/WPA2(TKIP/AES)
Hidden ESSID
MAC address filtering, up to 50 fields
L2 Isolation
802.1X Authenticator (MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP)
Guest Network
Physical Interface
1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port
1 x Reset Button
1 x Power Connector
QoS (Quality of Service)
WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
LED Indicator
Power
WLAN (Wireless Connection)
LAN
Mesh
Physical/Environment Conditions
Operating:
Temperature: 32 oF to 104 oF (-0oC to 40oC)
Humidity (Non-condensing): 90% or less
Storage:
Temperature: -4oF to 140oF (-20oC to 60oC)
Humidity (Non-condensing): 90% or less

Physical Interface
Dimensions and Weights
Diameter: 6.36”
Height: 2.17”
1. Reset Button: Press and hold for over 10 seconds to reset to factory default settings.
2. LED Indicators: LED lights for Mesh, WLAN 5GHz, WLAN 2.4GHz, Ethernet port, and Power
3. LAN Port (802.3at PoE): Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable.
4. Power Connector: 12V DC IN for Power.
5. Ceiling (Wall) Mount Hole: Using the provided hardware, the EWS310AP/EWS320AP can be attached to a ceiling or wall.
6. Kensington Security Slot: To protect your EWS310AP/EWS320AP, use the Kensington Security Slot to attach a cable lock.

Chapter 2
Before You Begin

Before You Begin
This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the EnGenius EWS310AP/EWS320AP essential to
maximize the Access Point’s performance. Avoid placing the EWS310AP/EWS320AP in an enclosed space such as a closet, cabinet,
or stairwell.
Considerations for Wireless Installation
The operating distance of all wireless devices can often not be pre-determined due to a number of unknown obstacles in
the environment in which the device is deployed. Obstacles such as the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings,
or other objects that the EWS310AP/EWS320AP’s wireless signals must pass through can weaken the signal. Here are some
key guidelines for allowing the EWS310AP/EWS320AP to have an optimal wireless range during setup.
Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the EWS310AP/EWS320AP and other network devices to a minimum. Each
wall and/or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, resulting in a lower overall signal strength.
Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door and/or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on the
signal strength of the EWS310AP/EWS320AP. Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through drywall
and/or open doorways. Materials such as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (example: fish tanks), mirrors, file 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
EWS310AP/EWS320AP’s signal strength. The most common types of devices are microwaves or cordless phones.

Computer Settings
Windows XP/Windows 7
In order to use the EWS310AP/EWS320AP, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system.
1. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel.
Windows XP Windows 7
2a. In Windows XP, click on 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 Local Area Connection and select Properties.
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
EWS310AP/EWS320AP 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: EWS310AP/EWS320AP IP address: 192.168.1.1
PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 –192.168.1.255
PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Apple Mac OS X
1. Go to System Preferences (it can be opened in the Applications folder or by electing it in the Apple Menu).
2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section.
3. Highlight Ethernet.
4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually.
5. Enter an IP address that is different from the EWS310AP/EWS320AP
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: EWS310AP/EWS320AP 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 finished.

Hardware Installation
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 EWS310AP/EWS320AP and the other end to
the RJ-45 port of the computer. Ensure that the cable is securely connected to both the EWS310AP/EWS320AP and the
computer.
3. Connect the Power Adapter DC connector to the DC-IN port of the EWS310AP/EWS320AP 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 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WLAN light is on (it will be blue for 2.4G, and green for 5G).
c) Ensure that the LAN (Computer/EWS310AP/EWS320AP Connection) 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 configuration.

Mounting the EWS310AP/EWS320AP
Using the provided hardware, the EWS310AP/EWS320AP can be attached to a ceiling or wall.
To attach the EWS310AP/EWS320AP 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 EWS310AP/EWS320AP.
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 EWS310AP/EWS320AP on the mounting bracket by rotating the unit clockwise about 90 degrees to secure it in place.

Attaching the EWS310AP/EWS320AP to a ceiling using the provided T-Rail connectors:
1. Attach the T-Rail connectors to the bottom cover of the EWS310AP/EWS320AP 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.