EnGenius 11a/b/g MESH Outdoor Router User manual

Quick Start Guide 11a/b/g MESH Outdoor Router
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Please refer to the User’s Manual in the CD-ROM for complete instructions.
EnGenius Mesh Outdoor Router is designed with
IEEE802.11a/b/g standards and addressed on providing high
performance mesh network. The product encased in the IP-68
protection enclosure and delivers the maximum scalability, high
reliability at outdoor environment. Compared with expensive
T1/E1 leased lines, the Mesh network offers a cost-effective last-
mile connection.
EnGenius Mesh Outdoor Router provides wireless connection
over self-adaptation mesh backhaul (5GHz). The mesh AP can
operate at both 2.4GHz for long range and 5GHz to reduce the
frequency interference. The detachable antenna design allows
users to use various antennas for different deployment.
Hardware Installation
1. Tighten the two N-type Dual Band antennas onto the top of the device.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the AP port of the PoE Injector and the other end into the
Bridge/AP.
3. Place one end of another Ethernet cable into the Network port of the PoE Injector and another end
into your PC/Notebook.
4. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other end into the
power socket on the wall.
5. The DHCP server function is enabled on the device, and your PC will receive an IP address from
the device. Ensure that the TCP/IP settings on your computers are configured as Obtain IP
address automatically.
6. Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey. Refer to the mounting
instructions in the user’s manual.
This diagram depicts the hardware configuration
Logging In – Web Configuration
1. The MESH router must be configured through
the wireless interface. Associate your PC to the
MESH router by selecting EnGenius MESH
from the list. The MESH router will
automatically assign an IP address to the PC.
2. Once you have connected to the MESH router
through the wireless interface. Check the IP
address that has been assigned. In Microsoft
Windows, click Start, Run, and type cmd in the
address bar. This will launch the MS-DOS
window.

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3. In the MS-DOS window, type ipconfig. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway.
4. The IP address of the default gateway is the IP address of the
MESH router.
Ethernet Adapter Wireless Network Connection
Connection Specific DNS Suffix: EnGenius
IP Address: 172.20.215.254 (this is the IP address that
has been assigned to the PC)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 172.20.215.1 (This is the IP address
of the MESH Router)
5. Launch the web-browser and specify the IP address followed by
https://. For example, you would type https://172.20.215.1
6. After connecting to the IP address, specify the admin as the User
Name and admin as the password. Then click on the OK button.
WAN Settings
The device offers several types of WAN connections in order to connect to the Internet.
Static IP Address
Dynamic IP Address (DHCP Client)
PPPoE
Click on the WAN Type link under the Network drop-down menu.
WAN – Static IP
1. Select the Static radio button, and then click on the Save Changes button.
2. IP Address: Specify the IP address for this device, which is assigned by your ISP.
3. Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for this IP address, which is assigned by your ISP.
4. Click on the Save Changes button to store and changes and then reboot the device in order for
the changes to take effect.
WAN – DHCP Client (Dynamic IP)
1. Select the DHCP radio button, and then click on the Save Changes button.
2. The configuration has been saved; please reboot the device in order for the changes to take effect.
WAN – PPPoE
1. Select the PPPoE radio button, and then click on the Save Changes button.
2. Active: Choose to enable or disable the WAN type.
3. User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.
4. Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it once again in the
next field.
5. Click on the Save Changes button to store and changes and then reboot the device in order for
the changes to take effect.
Wireless Settings
Click on the WLAN1 link under the Network drop-down menu.

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1. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless interface.
2. Mode: Select a wireless mode from the drop-down list. AP, Ad-hoc STA, or WDH.
3. Band: Select a wireless band from the drop-down list: 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g.
4. ESSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network. The
SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters
5. Frequency: Select a frequency/channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are based
on the country’s regulation.
6. WEP Security: You may select WEP or WPA security.
7. Encryption Key: Specify the WEP encryption key.
8. WPA Security: You may select WEP or WPA security. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was
designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy
9. WPA Type: The encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced
Encryption Standard) is a very secure block based encryption
10. 802.1x: This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients. Wireless clients
should have established the necessary credentials before attempting to authenticate to the Server
through this Gateway.
11. Encryption Key: Specify the WPA encryption key.
12. Click on the Save Changes button to store and changes and then reboot the device in order for
the changes to take effect.
MESH Interface Manual IP Settings
This device will form a wireless mesh network with other devices. Each mesh device will have its own IP
address. For simplicity and easy deployment of the mesh network, please use the Auto IP feature to assign
all the IP addresses. If you would like manually assign an IP to the mesh, please disable the Auto IP feature.
1. Click on the Mesh link under the Network drop-down menu
2. IP: Specify an IP address for the mesh interface.
3. Netmask: Specify the subnet mask for the IP address.
4. Comments: You may include comments or a description.
5. Click on the Save Changes button to store and changes and then reboot the device in order for the
changes to take effect.
MESH Interface – Auto IP Settings
AutoIP will try to assign unique IP addresses to the systems. Upon successful of autoIP, mesh IP will be
assigned. IP of VLAN0 also will be modified. It'll modify the DHCPD settings to match with the VLAN0.
1. Click on the Auto IP link under the System drop-down menu
2. Active: Choose to enable or disable this feature.
3. Mesh IP Prefix: Assign a Mesh IP prefix. The default is 10
4. VLAN0 IP Prefix: Assign a VLAN0 IP Prefix. The default is 172.
5. Click on the Save Changes button to store and changes and then reboot the device in order for
the changes to take effect.
The configuration of the router is complete. You can now securely connect to the Internet. For advanced
configuration, refer to the User’s Manual in the CD-ROM provided.