EnGenius ESR-9850 User manual

ESR9850
Wireless N Gigabit Router
(IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
User Manual

Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 2009/5/22 Initial

Table of Content
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. KEY FEATURES............................................................................................................................... 2
1.3. PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.4. PRODUCT LAYOUT .......................................................................................................................... 4
2. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. NETWORK +SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 5
2.2. WALL MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.3. ESR9850 PLACEMENT ................................................................................................................... 6
2.4. SETUP LAN &WAN ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.5. PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP)............................................................................... 8
2.6. SMART WIZARD CD ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.7. WIZARD CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................. 12
2.8. INITIAL SETUP ESR9850 .............................................................................................................. 14
3. SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................. 16
3.1. STATUS ........................................................................................................................................ 16
3.2. LAN ............................................................................................................................................ 18
3.3. DHCP ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.4. SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................... 20
3.5. EVENT LOG .................................................................................................................................. 21
3.6. MONITOR ..................................................................................................................................... 22
3.7. LANGUAGE ................................................................................................................................... 23
4. WIZARD.............................................................................................................................................. 24
5. INTERNET .......................................................................................................................................... 25
5.1. STATUS ........................................................................................................................................ 25
5.2. DYNAMIC IP ................................................................................................................................. 26
5.3. STATIC IP..................................................................................................................................... 27
5.4. POINT-TO-POINT OVER ETHERNET PROTOCOL (PPPOE) ................................................................ 28
5.5. POINT-TO-POINT TUNNELING PROTOCOL (PPTP)........................................................................... 29
6. WIRELESS ......................................................................................................................................... 30
6.1. BASIC .......................................................................................................................................... 30
6.2. MODE:WDS................................................................................................................................ 32
6.3. ADVANCED ................................................................................................................................... 32
6.4. SECURITY .................................................................................................................................... 34
6.5. FILTER ......................................................................................................................................... 38
6.6. WPS (WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP) ................................................................................................. 39
6.7. CLIENT LIST ................................................................................................................................. 41
6.8. POLICY ........................................................................................................................................ 42
7. FIREWALL.......................................................................................................................................... 43
7.1. ENABLE........................................................................................................................................ 43
7.2. DEMILITARIZED ZONE (DMZ)......................................................................................................... 44
7.3. DENIAL OF SERVICE (DOS) ........................................................................................................... 45
7.4. -MAC FILTER .............................................................................................................................. 46
7.5. IP FILTER ..................................................................................................................................... 48
7.6. URL FILTER ................................................................................................................................. 49

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8. ADVANCED........................................................................................................................................ 50
8.1. NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION (NAT) ..................................................................................... 50
8.2. -PORT MAPPING .......................................................................................................................... 50
8.3. PORT FORWARDING (VIRTUAL SERVER)......................................................................................... 52
8.4. PORT TRIGGERING (SPECIAL APPLICATIONS).................................................................................. 53
8.5. APPLICATION LAYER GATEWAY (ALG)............................................................................................ 54
8.6. UPNP ......................................................................................................................................... 55
8.7. QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) ......................................................................................................... 55
8.8. ROUTING...................................................................................................................................... 58
9. TOOLS................................................................................................................................................ 59
9.1. ADMIN.......................................................................................................................................... 59
9.2. TIME ............................................................................................................................................ 60
9.3. DDNS ......................................................................................................................................... 61
9.4. POWER ........................................................................................................................................ 62
9.5. DIAGNOSIS................................................................................................................................... 63
9.6. FIRMWARE ................................................................................................................................... 64
9.7. BACK-UP..................................................................................................................................... 65
9.8. RESET ......................................................................................................................................... 66
APPENDIX A – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT................................................................................ 67
APPENDIX B – IC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ................................................................................... 68

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1. Introduction
1.1. Summary
ESR9850 is a 2T2R Wireless 11N Gigabit Router that
delivers up to 6x faster speeds and 3x extended
coverage than 802.11g devices. ESR9850 supports
home network with superior throughput and
performance and unparalleled wireless range. With
easy to use on the WPS function, it helps users to
connect to wireless device with just one push button.
There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000
Fast Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices
together. The Router function ties it all together and lets
your whole network shares a high-speed cable or DSL
Internet connection.

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1.2. Key Features
Features Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to 600Mbps** Heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
Multiple SSIDs Enhanced management among
multiple users groups
Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Switch
Ports (Auto-Crossover)
Scalability, extend your network.
Firewall supports Virtual Server
Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP
Blocking, SPI
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet
Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-through
Provide mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption
keys to enhance security
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Make wireless AP and Bridge mode
simultaneously as a wireless
repeater
WPS button support Quick WiFi Security Setup
WMM & QoS Wireless QoS mechanism
Best channel selection Automatic optimal channel search
** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual throughput
may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate. All specifications are
subject to change without notice.

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1.3. Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are
missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped
back in its original package.
z1 * Dual Band Concurrent AP Router (ESR9850)
z1 * 12V/1A Power Adapter
z1 * CAT 5 UTP cable
z1 * QIG
z1 * CD (User Manual & Wizard)

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1.4. Product Layout
Physical Interface zWAN: 1 * 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet RJ-45
zLAN: 4 * 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet RJ-45
zReset Button (5 second for reboot, 5~10 seconds for
reset to factory default )
zPower Jack
zWPS push button (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
zAntenna: SMA Connector * 2
LEDs Status zPower/ Status
zInternet (WAN)
zLAN1~LAN4
zWLAN
zWPS

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2. Installation
2.1. Network + System Requirements
To begin using the ESR9850, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
zPC/Notebook.
zOperating System – Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/VISTA
z1 Free Ethernet port.
zWiFi card/USB dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional.
zExternal xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
zPC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)
zFew Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
2.2. Wall Mounting
You can mount the device on the wall. There are two mounting points on the bottom of the
device. Please find a proper spot where two nails can be applied. Finally, carefully mount the
device onto the wall and make sure the nails are firmly locked on the mount points.

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2.3. ESR9850 Placement
You can place ESR9850 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall. For
optimal performance, place your device in the center of your office (or your home) in a
location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or
microwave oven.
This location must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem. If the
antennas are not positioned correctly, performance loss can occur.

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2.4. Setup LAN & WAN
LAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port & one of
the 4 available LAN ports on ESR9850.
WAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between WAN ports of your ADSL/CABLE
modem & INTERNET port of ESR9850. Make sure your ADSL/CABLE
modem is working well. Contact your ISP if you have any questions.

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2.5. PC Network Adapter setup (Windows XP)
zEnter [Start Menu] Æselect [Control panel] Æselect [Network].
zSelect [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]

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zSelect [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].
zSelect the [General] tab.
zselect both [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address
automatically].

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2.6. Smart Wizard CD
Prerequisites:
•A standard CD-ROM drive
•ADSL / Cable Modem with RJ45 port.
•Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with Ethernet network interface.
•CAT 5 network cable(s), RJ45 port on PC/Notebook.
STEP 1
Power up ESR9850. Please wait until WLAN starts blinking.
STEP 2
Insert Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The Wizard should start in a few seconds. If Wizard does not start automatically,
please browse the CD and Click on “index.html” to activate SMART
WIZARD.

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Please click on [Quick Setup] and follow the instructions given to complete the device
initiation configuration.
Thank you for choosing EnGenius.

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2.7. Wizard Configuration
Click <Next> to enter mode selection.
Select the mode that ESR9850 is going to be and set its configurations. AP Repeater
mode does not enable WAN interface, Setup Wizard will skip WAN Configuration.
Click <Next> to automatically detect your Internet Network settings.
Smart Wizard has detected DHCP client. Configure the host name and MAC address of your
ADSL modem. Click Next to proceed.

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Smart Wizard has finished setting up WAN Configuration. Click <Next> to proceed.
Enter the name for your wireless network (SSID) and security key
Click <Next> to proceed
To apply the entire configuration, click <Reboot>.
NOTE:
After Wireless settings are applied, you need to connect from your WLAN client
with the security settings you just finished configuring. Remember the type of
security & security key.

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2.8. Initial Setup ESR9850
ESR9850 provides web-interface for configuration through web browser, such as
Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari.
1. Open your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type in http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press [Enter].
3. Click <OK> to navigate into ESR9850 configuration home page.
4. You will see the home page of ESR9850 as follows.

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3. SYSTEM
3.1. Status
This page allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the status
page to quickly see if you have any updated firmware available (bug fixes, updates). You can
navigate from this page with a few interesting options for reminding or skipping this page
forever & so forth.
Once you click on <OK> button to go to the requested page, you can see the status page of
the ESR9850.
System: You can see the UP time, hardware information, serial number as well as firmware
version information.
WAN Settings: This section displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL
connection. It also displays the router’s WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP
Gateway as well as MAC address, the Primary DNS. Press <Renew> button to renew
your WAN IP address.
LAN Settings: This section displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current LAN & WLAN
information. It also shows whether the DHCP Server function is enabled / disabled.