Hitron Ht-emn2 User manual

HT-EMN2 MoCA 2.0 WiFi Extender

User’s Guide

Version 1.0 - 04/2015

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Hitron HT-EMN2 User’s Guide

About This User’s

Guide

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for people who want to configure the HT-EMN2’s features via

its Graphical User Interface (GUI).

How to Use this User’s Guide

This manual contains information on each the HT-EMN2’s GUI screens, and

describes how to use its various features.

Use the Introduction on page 10 to see an overview of the topics covered in this

manual.

Use the Table of Contents (page 6), List of Figures (page 8) and List of Tables

(page 9) to quickly find information about a particular GUI screen or topic.

Use the Index (page 51) to find information on a specific keyword.

Use the rest of this User’s Guide to see in-depth descriptions of the HT-EMN2’s

features.

Related Documentation

Quick Installation Guide: see this for information on getting your HT-EMN2 up

and running right away. It includes information on system requirements,

package contents, the installation procedure, and basic troubleshooting tips.

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Document Conventions

This User’s Guide uses various typographic conventions and styles to indicate

content type:

Bulleted paragraphs are used to list items, and to indicate options.

1 Numbered paragraphs indicate procedural steps.

NOTE: Notes provide additional information on a subject.

Warnings provide information about actions that could harm you or your

device.

Product labels, field labels, field choices, etc. are in bold type. For example:

A mouse click in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) is denoted by a right angle

bracket ( > ). For example:

means that you should click Settings in the GUI, then Advanced settings.

A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text. For example:

Customer Support

For technical assistance or other customer support issues, please consult your Hitron

representative.

Select UDP to use the User Datagram Protocol.

Click Settings > Advanced Settings.

Press [ENTER] to continue.

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Default Login Details

The HT-EMN2’s default IP address and login credentials are as follows. For more

information, see Login to the HT-EMN2 on page 17.

registered trademarks used are the properties of their respective owners.

Table 1: Default Credentials

IP Address 192.168.0.254

Username cusadmin

Password password

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DISCLAIMER: The information in this User’s Guide is accurate at the time of writing.

This User’s Guide is provided “as is” without express or implied warranty of any kind.

Neither Hitron Technologies nor its agents assume any liability for inaccuracies in this

User’s Guide, or losses incurred by use or misuse of the information in this User’s

Guide.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Table of Contents

About This User’s Guide ................................................................. 2

Table of Contents ........................................................................... 6

List of Figures .................................................................................. 8

List of Tables ................................................................................... 9

Introduction ................................................................................. 10

1.1 HT-EMN2 Overview .......................................................................... 10

1.1.1 Key Features ............................................................................ 11

1.2 Hardware Connections ...................................................................... 11

1.3 LEDs ................................................................................................. 13

1.4 IP Address Setup .............................................................................. 16

1.4.1 Manual IP Address Setup ......................................................... 16

1.5 Login to the HT-EMN2 ...................................................................... 17

1.6 GUI Overview .................................................................................... 18

1.7 The Summary Screen ....................................................................... 19

Wireless overview ......................................................................... 22

2.1 Wireless Networking Basics .............................................................. 22

2.2 Architecture ....................................................................................... 22

2.3 Wireless Standards ........................................................................... 23

2.4 Service Sets and SSIDs .................................................................... 23

2.5 Wireless Security .............................................................................. 23

2.5.1 WPS .......................................................................................... 24

2.6 Guest Networks ................................................................................. 25

2.7 MAC Addresses ................................................................................ 25

2.8 Wireless Device Filtering ................................................................... 26

2.4G Wireless Settings .................................................................. 27

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3.1 The Basic Screen .............................................................................. 27

3.2 The Security Screen .......................................................................... 30

3.3 The WPS Screen .............................................................................. 32

5G Wireless Settings ..................................................................... 34

4.1 The Basic Screen .............................................................................. 34

4.2 The Security Screen .......................................................................... 37

4.3 The WPS Screen .............................................................................. 39

MoCA ........................................................................................... 41

5.1 MoCA Overview ................................................................................ 41

5.1.1 The Multimedia over Coax Alliance .......................................... 41

5.1.1.1 Horizontal vs. Vertical Communications ........................... 42

5.1.1.2 Example MoCA Mesh Network ........................................ 43

5.2 The MoCA Information Screen .......................................................... 44

5.3 The MoCA Setup Screen .................................................................. 45

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 48

Index ............................................................................................ 51

LIST OF FIGURES

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Application Overview ...........................................................................10

Figure 2: Hardware Connections ........................................................................12

Figure 3: LEDs ....................................................................................................14

Figure 4: GUI Overview ......................................................................................19

Figure 5: The HT-EMN2: Summary Screen ........................................................20

Figure 6: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen ..........................................28

Figure 7: Channel (Frequency) Options ..............................................................29

Figure 8: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Security Screen ......................................30

Figure 9: The 2.4 G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen .........................................32

Figure 10: The 5G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen ...........................................35

Figure 11: Channel Options ................................................................................36

Figure 12: The 5G Wireless Settings: Security Screen .......................................37

Figure 13: The 5G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen ...........................................39

Figure 14: Bridging the Gap Between IP and Coaxial Networks ........................42

Figure 15: Traditional Vertical CATV vs. Horizontal MoCA Networking ..............43

Figure 16: Example MoCA Peer-to-Peer Network ..............................................44

Figure 17: The MoCA: MoCA Information Screen ..............................................44

Figure 18: The MoCA: MoCA Setup Screen .......................................................45

Figure 19: Channel Plan Options ........................................................................46

LIST OF TABLES

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List of Tables

Table 1: Default Credentials ................................................................................4

Table 2: Hardware Connections ........................................................................12

Table 3: LEDs ....................................................................................................14

Table 4: GUI Overview .......................................................................................19

Table 5: The HT-EMN2: Summary Screen ........................................................20

Table 6: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen ..........................................28

Table 7: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen ........................30

Table 8: The 2.4 G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen ..........................................32

Table 9: The 5G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen .............................................35

Table 10: The 5G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen .........................37

Table 11: The 5G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen ............................................40

Table 12: The MoCA: MoCA Information Screen ..............................................44

Table 13: The MoCA: Coax Settings Screen .....................................................45

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the HT-EMN2 and its GUI (Graphical User Interface).

1.1 HT-EMN2 Overview

Your HT-EMN2 is a Multimedia over Cable Alliance (MoCA) Ethernet-to-Cable Bridge

(ECB) and wireless access point that allows you to connect your cabled Ethernet and

wireless devices to one another via your building’s existing coaxial cabling.

Figure 1: Application Overview

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For more information on MoCA, see MoCA Overview on page 41.

1.1.1 Key Features

The HT-EMN2 provides:

MoCA 2.0 standard for highest performance of entertainment networking

Local Area Network connection via four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port

2T2R 802.11n 2.4GHz + 802.11ac 5GHz dual band concurrent with

300Mbps+866Mbps PHY data rate

External LEDs clearly displaying device and network status

Multiple wireless SSID with individual configuration

TR-69 for easy setup and remote management, including enhanced

management allowing communication and setting sharing with the GW over TR-

Wireless security: WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption, WiFi Protected

Setup (WPS) push-button and PIN configuration, MAC filtering

Secure configuration interface, accessible by Web browser

1.2 Hardware Connections

This section describes the HT-EMN2’s physical ports and buttons.

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Figure 2: Hardware Connections

Table 2: Hardware Connections

LAN Use these ports to connect your computers and other

network devices, using Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cables

with RJ45 connectors.

CABLE IN Use this to connect to the Internet and coax network via an

F-type RF cable.

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1.3 LEDs

This section describes the HT-EMN2’s LEDs (lights).

TV OUT Use this to connect TV over coaxial cable.

POWER Use this to connect to the 12v/1A power adapter that

came with your HT-EMN2.

NEVER use another power adapter with your

HT-EMN2. Doing so could harm your HT-EMN2.

Table 2: Hardware Connections

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Figure 3: LEDs

Table 3: LEDs

LED STATUS DESCRIPTION

POWER Off The HT-EMN2 is not receiving power and is

switched off.

On The HT-EMN2 is receiving power and is switched

on.

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MoCA Off The CABLE port is not connected to a coax socket,

or the CABLE port is connected to a coax socket,

but no other MoCA device has been detected on

the coax network.

Blue, steady Another MoCA device has been detected on the

coax network, and the HT-EMN2 has successfully

made a connection.

Blue, blinking Data is being transferred to or from the HT-EMN2

over the coax network.

LAN Off No device is connected to one of the LAN ports.

Green, blinking A device is connected to one of the LAN ports via a

Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) link, and is transmitting

or receiving data.

Green, steady A device is connected to one of the LAN ports via a

Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) link, but is not

transmitting or receiving data.

Blue, blinking A device is connected to one of the LAN ports via a

Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) link, and is

transmitting or receiving data.

Blue, steady A device is connected to one of the LAN ports via a

Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) link, but is not

transmitting or receiving data.

2.4G WiFi Off The 2.4G wireless network is not enabled.

Green, steady The 2.4G wireless network is enabled, and no data

is being transmitted or received over the wireless

network.

Green, blinking The 2.4G wireless network is enabled, and data is

being transmitted or received over the wireless

network.

5G WiFi Off The 5G wireless network is not enabled.

Green, steady The 5G wireless network is enabled, and no data is

being transmitted or received over the wireless

network.

Green, blinking The 5G wireless network is enabled, and data is

being transmitted or received over the wireless

network.

Table 3: LEDs

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1.4 IP Address Setup

Before you log into the HT-EMN2’s GUI, your computer’s IP address must be in the

same subnet as the HT-EMN2. This allows your computer to communicate with the

HT-EMN2.

NOTE: See IP Addresses and Subnets on page 26 for background information.

If your computer is configured to get an IP address automatically, or if you are not

sure, try to log in to the HT-EMN2 (see GUI Overview on page 18).

If the login screen displays, your computer is already configured correctly.

If the login screen does not display, your computer is not configured correctly.

Follow the procedure in Manual IP Address Setup on page 16 and set your

computer to get an IP address automatically. Try to log in again. If you cannot

address as shown. Try to log in again.

NOTE: If you still cannot see the login screen, your HT-EMN2’s IP settings may have

been changed from their defaults. If you do not know the HT-EMN2’s new

address, you should return it to its factory defaults. See The Summary Screen

on page 19. Bear in mind that ALL user-configured settings are lost.

1.4.1 Manual IP Address Setup

By default, your HT-EMN2’s local IP address is 192.168.0.254. If your HT-EMN2 is

using the default IP address, you should set your computer’s IP address to be

between 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.253.

WPS Off The WPS is not enabled.

Green, blinking The WPS is enabled, and the extender is

negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless

client.

Green, steady The WPS is enabled, and the extender negotiated

to a WPS connection with a wireless client

successfully.

Table 3: LEDs

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Take the following steps to manually set up your computer’s IP address to connect to

the HT-EMN2:

NOTE: This example uses Windows 7; the procedure for your operating system may

be different.

1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.

2 In the window that displays, double-click Network Connections.

3 Right-click your network connection (usually Local Area Connection) and click

Properties.

4 In the General tab’s This connection uses the following items list, scroll

down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.

5 You can get an IP address automatically, or specify one manually:

If your network has an active DHCP server, select Get an IP address

automatically.

If your network does not have an active DHCP server, select Use the

following IP address. In the IP address field, enter a value between

192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.253 (default). In the Subnet mask field, enter

255.255.255.0 (default).

NOTE: If your HT-EMN2 is not using the default IP address, enter an IP address and

subnet mask that places your computer in the same subnet as the HT-EMN2.

6 Click OK. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) window closes. In the Local Area

Connection Properties window, click OK.

Your computer now obtains an IP address from the HT-EMN2, or uses the IP address

that you specified, and can communicate with the HT-EMN2.

1.5 Login to the HT-EMN2

Take the following steps to login to the HT-EMN2’s GUI.

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NOTE: You can login to the HT-EMN2’s GUI via the wireless interface. However, it is

strongly recommended that you configure the HT-EMN2 via a wired

connection on the LAN.

1 Open a browser window.

2 Enter the HT-EMN2’s IP address (default 192.168.0.254) in the URL bar. The

3 Enter the Username and Password. The default login username is cusadmin,

and the default password is password.

NOTE: The Username and Password are case-sensitive; “password” is not the same

as “Password”.

4 Select the Language, if required. By default, the HT-EMN2’s interface displays

in English.

5 If you want to login without entering the password, select Remember me on

this computer. Only select this on your own, private computer (not public

computers, or those easily-accessible by others).

6 Click Login. The System Information screen displays (see The System

Information Screen on page 22).

1.6 GUI Overview

This section describes the HT-EMN2’s GUI.

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Figure 4: GUI Overview

1.7 The Summary Screen

Use this screen to see the summary of your HT-EMN2’s basic settings. You can turn

auto sync on or off, reboot and factory reset the HT-EMN2.

Click HT-EMN2. The following screen displays.

Table 4: GUI Overview

Primary

Navigation Bar

Use this section to move from one part of the GUI to another,

select the language and your login account.

Secondary

Navigation Bar

Use this section to move from one related screen to another.

Main Window Use this section to read information about your HT-EMN2’s

configuration, and make configuration changes.

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Figure 5: The HT-EMN2: Summary Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 5: The HT-EMN2: Summary Screen

status system information

status HardWare

version

This displays the hardware version number of the HT-

EMN2’s driver.

status sdk version This displays the version number of the HT-EMN2’s driver.

status system up time This displays the system up time of the HT-EMN2.

status local network

status lan ipaddr This displays the IP address of the HT-EMN2.

status local netmask This displays the local netmask of the HT-EMN2.

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