EnGenius ESR-9855G User manual

User Manual
ESR9855G
Wireless 300N Gigabit Gaming Router
Gigabit & StreamEngine Support

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1. FEATURES &BENEFITS................................................................................................7
1.2. PACKAGE CONTENTS...................................................................................................9
1.3. SAFETY GUIDELINES....................................................................................................9
1.4. WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER DESCRIPTION...................................................................10
1.5. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................12
1.6. APPLICATIONS...........................................................................................................12
1.7. NETWORK CONFIGURATION........................................................................................14
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode........................................................................................................................................................................................14
b) Infrastructure Mode.....................................................................................................................................................................................................15
2. UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE............................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION..........................................................................................16
2.2. IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................17
3. LOGIN ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
4. INTERNET SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1. INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE ....................................................................................21
4.1.1. DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address)..............................................................................................................................................22
4.1.2. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)......................................................................................................................................23
4.1.3. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)..............................................................................................................................................25
4.1.4. Static IP Address Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................27
4.2. OTHER INTERNET SETTINGS.......................................................................................28
4.2.1. RIP (Routing Information Protocol) ........................................................................................................................................................28
4.2.2. DNS Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.3. MTU Settings..........................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.2.4. WAN Ping...............................................................................................................................................................................................30
4.2.5. Multicast Streams...................................................................................................................................................................................30
4.2.6. MAC Cloning ..........................................................................................................................................................................................31
5. WIRELESS SETUP WIZARD .............................................................................................................................................................................32
5.1. WIRELESS NETWORK WIZARD SETUP.........................................................................32
5.1.1. Automatic Network Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................33
5.1.2. Manual Network Setup...........................................................................................................................................................................34

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5.1.2.1. Wireless Security Level: BEST (WPA2).............................................................................................................................................................37
5.1.2.2. Wireless Security Level: BETTER (WPA)..........................................................................................................................................................38
5.1.2.3. Wireless Security Level: GOOD (WEP 64/128-bit)............................................................................................................................................40
5.1.2.4. Wireless Security Level: None (Security Disabled)............................................................................................................................................42
6. MANUAL WEB CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................................................................43
6.1. LOGGING IN...............................................................................................................43
6.2. BASIC .......................................................................................................................44
6.2.1. Internet Settings .....................................................................................................................................................................................44
6.2.2. Wizard Wireless......................................................................................................................................................................................44
6.2.3. Network Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................45
6.2.3.1. Bridge Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................................45
6.2.3.2. Router Mode......................................................................................................................................................................................................46
6.2.4. Wireless Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................54
6.2.4.1. Wireless Security Mode.....................................................................................................................................................................................56
6.2.4.2. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) .......................................................................................................................................................................57
6.2.4.3. WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)...........................................................................................................................................................58
6.2.4.4. WPA Enterprise (Wi-Fi Protected Access & 802.1x)..........................................................................................................................................59
6.3. ADVANCED................................................................................................................61
6.3.1. Advanced Wireless.................................................................................................................................................................................62
6.3.2. Virtual Server..........................................................................................................................................................................................64
6.3.3. Special Applications ...............................................................................................................................................................................66
6.3.4. Port Forwarding......................................................................................................................................................................................67
6.3.5. StreamEngine.........................................................................................................................................................................................69
6.3.6. Routing...................................................................................................................................................................................................73
6.3.7. Access Control .......................................................................................................................................................................................74
6.3.8. Web Filter...............................................................................................................................................................................................78
6.3.9. MAC Address Filter ................................................................................................................................................................................79
6.3.10. Firewall...............................................................................................................................................................................................80
6.3.11. Inbound Filter .....................................................................................................................................................................................84
6.3.12. WISH..................................................................................................................................................................................................85
6.3.13. Wi-Fi Protected Setup........................................................................................................................................................................87
6.3.14. Advanced Network (UPNP, WAN Ping…) .........................................................................................................................................88
6.4. TOOLS ......................................................................................................................90
6.4.1. Time Zone Setting..................................................................................................................................................................................91
6.4.2. System....................................................................................................................................................................................................92
6.4.2.1. Save To Local Hard Drive..................................................................................................................................................................................93
6.4.2.2. Load From Local Hard Drive..............................................................................................................................................................................93

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6.4.2.3. Restore To Factory Default................................................................................................................................................................................94
6.4.2.4. Reboot the device..............................................................................................................................................................................................95
6.4.3. Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................................................................................................96
6.4.4. System Logs........................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
6.4.5. Dynamic DNS.........................................................................................................................................................................................98
6.4.6. System Check ........................................................................................................................................................................................99
6.4.7. Schedules.............................................................................................................................................................................................100
6.5. STATUS...................................................................................................................101
6.5.1. Wireless Status.....................................................................................................................................................................................102
6.5.2. Logs Status...........................................................................................................................................................................................103
6.5.3. Statistics...............................................................................................................................................................................................104
6.5.4. WISH Session Status...........................................................................................................................................................................105
6.5.5. Routing.................................................................................................................................................................................................107
6.5.6. Internet Session Status ........................................................................................................................................................................108
6.5.7. Firewall................................................................................................................................................................................................. 110
APPENDIX A –GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................................................................................111
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APPENDIX C –FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT..............................................................................................................................................129

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1. Introduction
The Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 6x faster speeds than 802.11g while staying backward
compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices.
It is not only a Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex
10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. The Router function ties it all together and lets your whole
network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
The Access Point built into the Router uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in
a single wireless channel. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections up to 3 times farther than standard
802.11g, eliminates dead spots and extends network range.
To protect the data and privacy, the Router can encode all wireless transmissions with 64/128-bit encryption. It can serve as your
network's DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and
supports VPN pass-through. The router also provide easy configuration with the web browser-based configuration utility.
The incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n Gigabit Router is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming,
and VoIP telephony. It is designed to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no
degradation in performance.
This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network configuration.
1.1. Features & Benefits
Features
Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to 300Mbps
Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11n Compliant and backward
compatible with 802.11b/g
Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices
Four built-in 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Switch Ports (Auto-Crossover)
Scalability, able to extend your network

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Supports DNS/ DDNS
Lets users assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address.
Supports NAT (Network Address
Translation)/NAPT
Shares single Internet account and provides a type of firewall by hiding internal IP
addresses for keeping hacker out
Hide SSID
Avoids unallowable users sharing bandwidth, increases efficiency of the 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-thru
mechanisms
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
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™)
Works with most Internet gaming and instant messaging applications for automatic
Internet access
Filter Scheduling
The filter can be scheduled by days, hours or minutes for easy management
Real time alert
The detection of a list for Hacker log-in information
Web configuration
Helps administrators to remotely configure or manage the Router via Telnet/Web-
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1.2. 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 in its original package.
Wireless Gaming Router x 1
Power Adapter x 1
3dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas x 2
CD-ROM with User Manual x 1
Quick Guide x 1
1.3. Safety Guidelines
In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the following safety guidelines.
Carefully follow the instructions in the User Manual and also follow all instruction labels on this device.
Except for the power adapter supplied, this device should not be connected to any other adapters except the supplied one.
Do not spill liquid of any kind on this device.
Do not place the device on an unstable stand or table. .
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight.
Do not place any hot devices close to the device, as they may degrade or cause damage to the unit.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the device.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.

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1.4. Wireless SOHO Router Description
Rear Panel
Power Switch
LAN Ports
WAN / Internet
Port
Power

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Front Panel
WPS button
LED panel
Antenna
Antenna
Connector

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Parts
Description
LAN Ports (1 –4)
Use an Ethernet cable to connect each port to a computer on your Local Area Network (LAN).
WAN Port
Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your WAN router.
Antenna Connector
Interface for the antennas.
LAN LED
This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected to one of the LAN ports.
WAN LED
This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected to WAN (Internet) port.
WLAN LED
This LED will light up once the RF (wireless LAN) feature is enabled
Power LED
This LED will light up once the power cable is connected to the DC connector.
WPS button
1- 5 seconds: activates WPS
6-10 seconds: reboot
11~ seconds: reset to default
Power Switch
Turn on or off the device
1.5. System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order to configure the device.
PC/AT compatible computer with an Ethernet interface.
Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
1.6. Applications
The wireless LAN 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 wireless LANs:
a) Difficult-to-wire environments
There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy
streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
b) Temporary workgroups
Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, temporary offices and construction sites
where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed.

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c) The ability to access real-time information
Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with
patients, serving customers and processing information.
d) Frequently changed environments
Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where frequently rearrange the workplace.
e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks
SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network.
f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks
Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and
other changes with wireless LANs.
g) Wired LAN backup
Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical applications running on wired networks.
h) Training/Educational facilities
Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access to information,
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1.7. Network Configuration
To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a
few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:
a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs.
b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode
This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless
network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would only have
access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least
expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode.

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b) Infrastructure Mode
The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless communication between
two computers has to be via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network. If used
in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively
doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below depicts a network in infrastructure mode.

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2. Understanding the Hardware
2.1. Hardware Installation
1. Place the device in an appropriate location after conducting a site survey.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook.
3. Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to WAN port of the device and the other end into you cable/DSL modem (Internet)
4. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “POWER” and the other end into the power socket on the wall.
This diagram depicts the hardware configuration
WLAN Router
PC
Power Outlet
Ethernet
AC/DC cable
Ethernet
Cable / DSL
Modem

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2.2. IP Address Configuration
This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1 In order to log
into this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on the connection of your Network Interface Card
(NIC). You will then see the following screen.

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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of
your PC/Laptop.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.
3. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties window.

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3. Login
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the URL bar of the
web-browser and press Enter.
Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to previous chapter in order to configure
the IP address of your computer.
After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page. Enter admin for both User Name and Password.
Click on [Login] to enter the administration page..

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4. Internet Settings
This device offers a quick and simple configuration through the wizard. This chapter describes how to use the wizard to configure the
WAN, LAN, and wireless settings. Please refer to Chapter 6 in order to configure the more advanced features of the device.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The configuration wizard for each connection type is described below.
Click on the Internet Settings to begin the process.
Internet Settings Page contains various settings related to WAN / Internet service. Usually, you only need to
configure Internet Connection Type section to connect to the Internet. Unless your ISP specified otherwise,
please keep the default settings if you are unsure of the configuration. Please consult your local ISP for your
Internet Connection Type and account information.