Engenius ECB-8610 User Manual
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client
Bridge/AP
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User’s Manual
Version: 1.0
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................5
1.1 FEATURES & BENEFITS ...........................................................................................................5
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS...............................................................................................................6
1.3 BRIDGE/AP DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................6
1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................................6
1.5 APPLICATIONS.........................................................................................................................7
1.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................7
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode................................................................................................................... 7
b) Infrastructure Mode................................................................................................................................ 8
2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE...........................................................................................9
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................9
2.2 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................9
3 CLIENT BRIDGE MODE – WEB CONFIGURATION................................................................11
3.1 LOGGING IN ..........................................................................................................................11
3.2 SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................13
3.2.1 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS...................................................................................................13
3.2.1.1 SAVE CONFIGURATION TO A FILE..........................................................................................15
3.2.1.2 RESTORE THE CONFIGURATION FROM A FILE........................................................................15
3.2.2 ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS ..........................................................................................16
3.2.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE............................................................................................................17
3.2.4 SYSTEM REBOOT AND RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT.......................................................18
3.2.4.1 SYSTEM REBOOT...................................................................................................................18
3.2.4.2 RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT ..........................................................................................19
3.2.5 SYSTEM TIME CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................19
3.3 WIRELESS..............................................................................................................................21
3.3.1 NUMBER OF ACCESS POINTS .................................................................................................21
3.3.2 WIRELESS 11A & 11B/G CONFIGURATION.............................................................................22
3.3.3 INFRASTRUCTURE / AD-HOC MODE.......................................................................................22
3.3.4 WIRELESS SECURITY.............................................................................................................23
3.3.4.1.1 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY) ..................................................................................23
3.3.4.1.2 WPA – PERSONAL (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS)...................................................................25
3.4 LAN SETTINGS (STATIC / DHCP).........................................................................................26
3.5 LOGS.....................................................................................................................................27
3.6 STATISTICS............................................................................................................................28
4 ACCESS POINT MODE – WEB CONFIGURATION..................................................................29
4.1 LOGGING IN ..........................................................................................................................29
4.2 SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................30
4.2.1 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS...................................................................................................30
4.2.1.1 SAVE CONFIGURATION TO A FILE..........................................................................................30
4.2.1.2 RESTORE THE CONFIGURATION FROM A FILE........................................................................31
4.2.2 ADVANCED WIRELESS AND WDS.........................................................................................32
4.2.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE............................................................................................................33
4.2.4 SYSTEM REBOOT AND RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT.......................................................34
4.2.4.1 SYSTEM REBOOT...................................................................................................................34
4.2.4.2 RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT ..........................................................................................35
4.2.5 SYSTEM TIME CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................36
4.2.6 WIZARD ................................................................................................................................37
4.2.6.1 CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD................................................................................................37
4.2.6.2 WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD....................................................................................39
4.2.6.2.1 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: BEST......................................................................................40
4.2.6.2.2 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: BETTER.................................................................................41
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4.2.6.2.3 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: GOOD....................................................................................42
4.3 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................43
4.3.1.1 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY) ..................................................................................43
4.3.1.2 WPA PERSONAL (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS)......................................................................44
4.3.1.3 WPA ENTERPRISE (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS & 802.1X) ...................................................45
4.4 LAN......................................................................................................................................47
4.5 DHCP SERVER......................................................................................................................48
4.6 MAC ADDRESS FILTER.........................................................................................................50
4.7 LOGS.....................................................................................................................................51
4.8 STATISTICS............................................................................................................................52
APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................53
APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.........................................................................54
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Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 June 4, 2006 Initial Version
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1 Introduction
The Wireless High Power and High Gain Multi-Client Bridge/Access Point/ WDS
(wireless distribution system) operates seamlessly in the dual band 2.4/5 GHz
frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and the newer, faster
802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps)/ 802.11a (5GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards.
High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and cov erage to reduce the
roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection . It also can reduce
the expense of equipment in the same environment.
To protect your wireless connectivity, this device can encrypt all wireless
transmissions through 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and also supports
WPA2/WPA/802.1x for powerful security authentication. The MAC addresses filter
lets you select exactly which stations should have access to your network.
This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and
network configuration.
1.1 Features & Benefits
Features Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads
such as MPEG video streaming
High Output Power up to 26 dBm in
11b/g
Excellent output power spreads the operation
distance
IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.1 1b/IEEE802.11g compliant devices
Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint
Wireless Connectivity
WPA2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x support Powerful data security
Hide SSID (AP Mode) Avoids unallowable users sharing bandwidth,
DHCP Client/ Server Simplifies network administration
WDS (Wireless Distributed System) Make wireless AP and Bridge mode
MAC address filtering (AP Mode) Ensures secure network connection
SNMP/Telnet Remote Configuration
Management
Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE802.3af) Flexible Access Point locations and cost
Let users transfer data between two
buildings or multiple buildings
increases efficiency of the network
simultaneously as a wireless repeater
Help administrators to remotely configure or
manage the Access Point easily.
savings
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1.2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the ite ms listed below are
missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be
shipped in its original package.
h One Client Bridge/AP
h One Power Adapter
h One CAT5 UTP Cable
h One Dual Band Antenna
h One CD-ROM with User’s Manual
1.3 Bridge/AP Description
Bridge/AP
Omni directional
Antenna
1.4 System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the
device.
h PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface.
h Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
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1.5 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 acros s busy streets make the
installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
b) Temporary workgroups
Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disasterrecovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a
temporary WLAN established and removed.
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, information exchanges, and
learning.
1.6 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 w ireless network whenever they
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are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-topeer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and
does not require an access point. T his is the easiest and least expensive
way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The i mage below depicts
a network in ad-hoc mode.
b) Infrastructure Mode
The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this
mode, all wireless communication between two compu ters 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 unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey.
2. Plug one end of the Etherne t cable into the RJ -45 port of the device and another
end into your PC/Notebook.
3. 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.
This diagram depicts the hardware configuration
2.2 IP Address Configuration
Ethernet
Bridge/APPC
AC/DC cable
Power Outlet
This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point. The default IP
address of the device is 192.168.1.1 (Client Bridge mode), 192.168.1.2 (Access
Point mode). In order to log into this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP
settings of your PC/Notebook.
1. In the con trol 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/Notebook.
3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address
and subnet mask. Ensure that the IP address and subne t mask are on the same
subnet as the device.
For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.2
PC IP address: 192.168.1.10
PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN
properties window.
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3 Client Bridge Mode – Web Configuration
3.1 Logging In
To configure the Bridge through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge
(default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Ma ke sure that the Bridge and your computers are configured on the same subnet.
Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Specify the User Name and Password. The device does not have a User name and
password configured by default, therefore please leave the password field blank and
then click on the Login button.
After logging in you will graphical user interface
(GUI) of the bridge. The navigation drop-down
menu on left is divided into six main sections:
1. System: This menu includes the administrator
settings, advanced wireless settings such as
wireless MAC clone and RTS/fragmentation
threshold. Also included are other system related
settings such as firmware upgrade, reset to
factory defaults, and system date/time
configur ation.
2. Wireless: This menu includes the settings such
as network type (infrastructure/ad-hoc), data rate,
and security.
LAN: This menu includes the configuration of the LAN port and settings for the LAN
3.
IP, subnet mask, default gateway and DHCP client.
Logs: This menu displays a log of the critical and informational events that are
4.
triggered o n t h e de v i ce.
Statistics: This menu displays the wired and wireless interface statistics.
5.
Help: This menu describes the features of the device and the parameters for each
6.
setting.
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The Bridge status page is also displayed once you have logged in. This includes
details about the system date and firmware, LAN IP address and MAC address and
the wireless settings such as the radio status, MAC address, SSID, RF channel, and
security.
General:
o Displays firmware version and system date.
LAN:
o Displays the MAC address, IP address, and subnet mask of the LAN
interface.
Wireless LAN:
o Displays the status, MAC address, SSID, RF channel, and security settings
of the wireless interface.
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3.2 System
Click on the System link on the navigation drop-
down menu. You will then see five options:
Administrators Settings, Advanced, Firmware,
System, and Time. Each option is described below.
3.2.1 Administrator Settings
Click on the Administrator Settings link under the System menu. This page allows
you to configure the password to access this device from the web-browser. You can
also specify a name for the bridge as well as backup and restore the system settings.
The first part of this page gives you the option to save the changes that were made
on this page. Click on the Save Settings button once you have configured the
administrator settings.
The second part of this page allows you to configure the user name and password
for accessing the device. Specify a user name and password and then re-type it once
again for verification. Click on the Save Settings button to store the changes.
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The third part of this page allows you to specify a name for this device as well as
save or restore a configuration Click on the Save Settings button to store the
changes.
Bridge Name: Specify a name for this bridge.
Web Idle Timeout: Specify a time in minutes. If there is no activity on the
configuration pages, then web page will close the session at the specified time.
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3.2.1.1 Save Configuration to a File
This option allows you to save the current configuration of the device into a file. Click
on the Save Configuration button to begin.
Save the file on your local disk by using the Save or Save to Disk button in the
dialog box.
3.2.1.2 Restore the Configuration from a File
This option allows you to restore a backup configuration from a file to the device.
Click on the Browse button to select the file and then click on Restore
Configuration from a File button.
The system then prompts you to reboot the device.
Click on the OK button to continue. You will then see the Rebooting page.
Please wait while the system is rebooting.
Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent
damage.
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3.2.2 Advanced Wireless Settings
Click on the Advanced link under th e System menu. Th is page allows you to enab le
wireless MAC cloning as well as configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS
threshold, 802.11d, and the transmit power.
Bridge Name: This feature controls the MAC address of the Bridge as seen by other
devices (wired or wireless). If set to Ethernet Client, the MAC address from the first
Ethernet client that transmits data through the Bridge will be used. This setting is
useful when connected to an Xbox or if there is only one Ethernet device connected
to the Bridge. When multiple Ethernet devices are connected to the Bridge, it may
not be obvious which MAC address is being used. If set to WLAN Card, the MAC
address of the WLAN card will be used. When multiple Ethernet devices are
connected to the Bridge, the MAC address of the Bridge will not change.
Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to
improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 65535.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from
degrading the performance. Specify a value between 1 and 65535. The default value
is 2346.
802.11d Enable: 802.11d is a wireless specification for operation in multiple
regulatory domains. This supplement to the 802.11 specifications defines the
physical layer requirements (channelization, hopping patterns, new values for current
MIB attributes, and other requirements to extend the operation of 802.11 WLANs in
multiple regulatory domains (countries). The current 802.11 standard defines
operation in only a fixed regulatory domain (country). This supplement adds the
requirements and definitions necessary to allow WLAN equipment to operate in
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multiple markets. Enable this feature if you are traveling and operating in several
regulatory domains. By default, this value is disabled.
Transmit Power: You may control the output power of the device by selecting a
value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage
area of the wireless network.
Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings.
3.2.3 Firmware Upgrade
Click on the Firmware link under the System menu. This page allows you to
upgrade the firmware of the device in order to improve the functionality and
performance. This page also displays the current firmware version and its release
date.
Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s
website. Connect the device to your PC using an Ethernet cable, as the firmware
cannot be upgraded using the wireless interface.
Click on the Browse button to select the firmware and then click on the Upload
button.
Th e above dialog box requests you to confirm the upgrade process. Click on the OK
button to continue.
Once you click on the OK button, you will return to the previous page which indicates
that the upgrade process may take up to one minute.
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