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EnGenius EAP350 Manual

High powered gigabit wired 802.11 b/g/n multi-function access point
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High Powered Gigabit Wired 802.11 b/g/n
Multi-Function Access Point
EAP350
11N Multi-Function Access Point
V1.0

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  • Page 1 High Powered Gigabit Wired 802.11 b/g/n Multi-Function Access Point EAP350 11N Multi-Function Access Point V1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..................................4 Features and Benefits ..................................... 4 Package Contents ......................................5 System Requirements ..................................... 6 Applications ........................................6 Before you Begin ................................8 Considerations for Wireless Installation ..............................8 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows 7) ............................9 Apple Mac X OS ...........................
  • Page 3 Wireless Network ......................................28 Wireless Security ......................................31 Wireless MAC Filter ...................................... 35 Wireless Advanced ....................................... 36 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ..................................38 WDS Link Settings......................................40 Management ..................................42 Administration........................................ 42 Management VLAN ...................................... 43 SNMP ..........................................44 Backup/Restore ......................................46 Firmware Upgrade ......................................
  • Page 4 Revision History Version Date Dec 01, 2011...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The EAP350 is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 6x faster speeds and 7x extended coverage than 802.11b/g devices. The EAP350 supports use in the home/office network with superior throughput, performance, and unparalleled wireless range.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Flexible Access Point locations and saving cost. Save User Settings Firmware upgrade does not delete user settings. SNMP Remote Configuration Management Allows remote connection to configure or manage the EAP350 easily. QoS (WMM) support Enhancing user performance and density. 1.2 Package Contents The package contains the following items.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    1.3 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. • Computer with an Ethernet interface or Wireless Network. • Windows, Mac OS, or Linux based operating systems. • Web-Browsing Application (example: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Safari, or other similar software) 1.4 Applications Access Point products are easy to install and highly efficient.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Here are some key guidelines to ensure that you have the most optimal wireless range. • Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the EAP350 and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall and/or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, resulting in lower signal strength.

  • Page 10: Computer Settings (Windows Xp/Windows 7)

    2.2 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows 7) In order to use the EAP350, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your computer system. • Click Start button and select Control Panel. Windows XP Windows Vista/Windows 7...
  • Page 11 • In Windows XP, click Network Connections • In Windows 7, click View Network Status and Tasks in the Network and Internet section, then select Change Adapter Settings • Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties...
  • Page 12 • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and select Properties • Select Use the following IP address and enter IP address and subnet mask then press OK. Note: Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.

  • Page 13: Apple Mac X Os

    Apple Mac X OS • Open the System Preferences (can be opened in the Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu) • Select Network in the Internet & Network section • Highlight Ethernet • In Configure IPv4, select Manually •...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    2) Connect one end of the Category 5 Ethernet cable into RJ-45 port of the EAP350 and the other end to the RJ-45 port on the computer that will use the EAP350. Ensure that the cable is securely connected to both the EAP350 and the Computer.
  • Page 15 Front Panel Rear Panel Front Panel Reset Button Press and hold the “Reset” button over 10 seconds to reset EAP350 to factory default. LED Lights LED lights for Wireless, Ethernet LAN port, and Power. Rear Panel DC IN DC IN for Power.

  • Page 16: Configuring Your Access Point

    3 Configuring Your Access Point This section will show you how to configure the device using the web-based configuration interface. 3.1 Default Settings Please use your Ethernet port or wireless network adapter to connect the Access Point. Default Settings IP Address 192.168.1.1 Username / Password admin / admin...

  • Page 17: Web Configuration

    3.2 Web Configuration • Open a web browser (Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and enter the IP Address: http://192.168.1.1 Note: If you have changed the default LAN IP Address of the Access Point, ensure you enter the correct IP Address. • The default username and password are admin. Once you have entered the correct username and password, click the Login button to open the web-base configuration page.
  • Page 18 • If successful, you will see the EAP350 User Menu...

  • Page 19: Status

    Status The Status section contains the following options: Save/Reload, Main, Wireless Client List, and System Log. The following sections describe these options. 4.1 Save/Reload This page let you save and apply settings shown under Unsaved changes list, or allow you to cancel unsaved changes and revert to the previous settings that were in effect.

  • Page 20: Main

    4.2 Main Clicking the Main link under the Status menu or clicking Home at the top-right of the Web Configurator shows status information about the current operating mode. - The System Information section shows general system information such as device name, MAC address, current time, firmware version and management VLAN ID.
  • Page 21 - The Current Wireless Settings section shows wireless information such as operating mode, frequency and channel. Since the EAP350 supports multiple-SSIDs, information about each SSID, such as its ESSID and security settings are displayed.

  • Page 22: Wireless Client List

    Clicking the Wireless Client List link under the Status menu displays the list of clients currently associated to the EAP350, along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for each client. Clicking the [Refresh] button updates (refreshes) the client list.

  • Page 23: System Log

    4.4 System Log The EAP350 automatically logs (records) the system events and actions of the EAP350. To view the logged information, click the System Log link under the Status menu. If there is not enough internal memory to log all events, older events will be deleted from the log.

  • Page 24: System

    Mode from the System. There are three operation modes: Access Point, WDS AP, and WDS Bridge. • Access Point: Allow devices to connect to the EAP350 through a simple wireless connection. • WDS Access Point (Wireless Distribution Systems Access Point): Interconnect access points to allow wireless communication wireless devices and access points among them.
  • Page 25 System Properties Device Name Enter a name for the device. The name you type appears in SNMP management. This name is not the SSID and is not broadcast to other devices. Country/Region Select a Country/Region to conform to local regulations. Operation Mode Use the radio button to select an operating mode.

  • Page 26: Ip Settings

    5.2 IP Settings This page allows you to modify the device's IP settings. IP Settings IP Network Setting Select whether the device IP address will use static IP address specified in the IP Address field, or be obtained automatically when the device connects to a DHCP server. IP Address The IP Address of this device.

  • Page 27: Spanning Tree Setting

    Spanning Tree Status Enable or disable the Spanning Tree function. Bridge Hello Time Specify Bridge Hello Time in seconds. This value determines how often EAP350 sends hello packets and communicate information about the topology throughout the entire Bridged Local Area Network.
  • Page 28 Priority Specify the Priority number. Smaller number has greater priority. Accept / Cancel Click [Accept] to confirm the changes or [Cancel] to cancel and return previous settings.

  • Page 29: Wireless

    6 Wireless 6.1 Wireless Network This page displays the current status of the device's wireless configurations.
  • Page 30 Wireless Network Wireless Mode Wireless mode supports 802.11b/g/n mixed mode. Channel HT Mode The default channel bandwidth is 20/40MHz. The larger the channel, the better the transmission quality and speed. Extension Channel Select upper or lower channel. Your selection may affect the Auto channel function. Channel / Frequency Select the channel and frequency appropriate for your country’s regulation.
  • Page 31 SSID Profile SSID Profile SSID Specify the SSID for current profile. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN tag for the current profile. Suppressed SSID Allow you to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Station Separation Allow or prevent communication between client devices.

  • Page 32: Wireless Security

    6.2 Wireless Security The Wireless Security section allows you to configure the EAP350's security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA- PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. We strongly recommend you use WPA2-PSK. Note: Only in Access Point and WDS AP mode.
  • Page 33 128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. You must enter • at least the default key. For 128 Bit Encryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F). Default Key Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key;...
  • Page 34 Pre-shared Key Type Pre-Shared Key format (ASCII or Hexadecimal). Pre-shared Key Wireless clients must use the same key to associate the device to the EAP350. If using passphrase format, the Key must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
  • Page 35 WPA Encryption: WPA RADIUS Encryption WPA type Select the WPA encryption you would like. Please ensure that your wireless clients use the same settings. TKIP: Uses a Pre-Shared Key with a dynamically generated key for each 128-bit • packet. AES: Government standard of WPA2 encryption. •...

  • Page 36: Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless MAC Filters are used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients according to their MAC addresses. You can manually add a MAC address to grand the permission to access EAP350. The default setting is Disable Wireless MAC Filter.

  • Page 37: Wireless Advanced

    6.4 Wireless Advanced This page displays the advanced wireless options of the EAP350. It is recommended that the EAP350’s default settings are used unless the user has experience with advanced networking.
  • Page 38 Wireless Advanced Data Rate Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput. If you select a low data rate value, the throughput is reduced but the transmission distance increased. Transmit Power Set desired output power of the wireless signal. RTS/CTS Threshold Specify the threshold package size for RTC/CTS.

  • Page 39: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    6.5 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS feature follows the Wi-Fi Alliance WPS standard and it eases the setup of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks in home and/or small office environments. It reduces the user steps required to configure a network and supports two methods that are familiar to most consumers to configure a network and enable security.
  • Page 40 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Check to Enable or Disable the WPS feature. WPS Current Status Shows whether the WPS function is Configured or Un-Configured. Configured means that WPS has been used to authorize connection between the device and wireless clients. Self Pin Code The PIN code of this device.

  • Page 41: Wds Link Settings

    6.6 WDS Link Settings Using WDS (Wireless Distribution System) to connect Access Point wirelessly extends a wired infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or inefficient to implement. Note: Compatibility between different brands and models of Access Point is not guaranteed. It is recommended that the WDS network be created using the same Access Point models for maximum compatibility.
  • Page 42 WDS Link Settings MAC Address Enter the Access Point’s MAC address to which you want to extend the wireless area. Mode Select Disable or Enable from the drop-down list. Accept / Cancel Click [Accept] to confirm the changes or [Cancel] to cancel and return to previous settings.

  • Page 43: Management

    Password can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive. Change Password Name Enter a new username for logging in to EAP350 web user interface. Password Enter a new password for logging in to EAP350 web user interface. Confirm Password Re-enter the new password for confirmation.

  • Page 44: Management Vlan

    Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return to previous settings. Note: 1. If you reconfigure the Management VLAN ID, you may lose your connection to the EAP350. Verify that the DHCP server supports reconfigured VLAN ID, and then reconnect to the EAP350 using the new IP address.

  • Page 45: Snmp

    7.3 SNMP The SNMP section of the Management menu allows you to assign the contact details, location, community name, and trap settings for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The SNMP is a networking management protocol used to monitor network-attached devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data units) to be sent to various parts of a network.
  • Page 46 Community Name Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access. (Read/Write) Trap Trap Destination Address Specify the IP address of the computer that will receive the SNMP traps. Trap Destination Specify the password for the SNMP trap community. Community Name...

  • Page 47: Backup/Restore

    7.4 Backup/Restore This page allows you to save the current EAP350 configurations. Once you saved the configurations, you can also re- load the saved configurations into the device through the [ ]. You may also use the Restore Saved Settings from A File ] to set all configurations to its original default settings.

  • Page 48: Firmware Upgrade

    To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Download the firmware version that you want to install into the EAP350 and place it in a known location. 2. Click the [Browse] button and navigate to the location of the firmware upgrade file.

  • Page 49: Time Setting

    7.6 Time Setting This page allows you to set the system time. Time Manually Set Date and Time Manually specify the date and time. Automatically Get Date and Select a time zone from the drop-down list and check whether you want to Time enter the NTP server IP address or use the default NTP server.

  • Page 50: Log

    7.7 Log This page allows you to setup Syslog and local log functions. Syslog Enable or disable the syslog function. Log Server IP Address Enter IP address of the log server. Local Log Enable or disable the local log service. Save/Apply / Cancel Click Save/Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return to previous settings.

  • Page 51: Diagnosis

    7.8 Diagnosis This page allows you to ascertain connection quality and trace the routing table to the target. Diagnosis Target IP Enter the IP address you would like to search. Ping Packet Size Enter the packet size of each ping. Number of Pings Enter the number of times you want to ping.

  • Page 52: Led Control

    7.9 LED Control This page allows you to control LED on/off for Power, LAN interface and WLAN interface.

  • Page 53: Logout

    7.10 Logout Click [Logout] in Management menu to logout.

  • Page 54: Reset

    7.11 Reset In some circumstances it may be required to reboot the device. Click on [Reboot the Device] to reboot.

  • Page 55: Building A Wireless Network

    8 Building a Wireless Network With its ability to operate in various operating modes, your EAP350 is the ideal device for building your WLAN. This appendix describes how to build a WLAN around your EAP350 using the device’s operation modes.

  • Page 56: Access Point Mode With Wds Function (Wds Ap Mode)

    8.2 Access Point Mode with WDS Function (WDS AP mode) The EAP350 also supports WDS AP mode. This operation mode allows wireless connections to the EAP350 by using WDS technology. In this mode, configure the MAC addresses in both Access Points to extend the wireless coverage...

  • Page 57: Wds Bridge Mode

    EAP350 device. Use this mode when two wired LANs located in a short distance apart and want to communicate with each other. The best solution is to use the EAP350 to wirelessly connect two wired LANs, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 58: Appendix A - Fcc Interference Statement

    Appendix A – FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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