EnGenius Technologies EAP9550 User Manual

EnGenius EAP9550

11N Multi-Function AP/Repeater

Table of Content

1.

Introduction.................................................................................................................4

1.1. Features and Benefits......................................................................................4

1.2. Package Contents............................................................................................5

1.3. System Requirement .......................................................................................5

2.

Understanding the Hardware.....................................................................................6

2.1. Hardware Installation.......................................................................................6

3.

Modes..........................................................................................................................7

3.1. Access Point ....................................................................................................7

3.2. WDS Bridge......................................................................................................7

3.3. Universal Repeater ..........................................................................................7

4.

Web Configuration......................................................................................................8

4.1. System..............................................................................................................8

4.1.1. Operation Mode.....................................................................................8

4.1.2. Status.....................................................................................................8

4.1.3. DHCP......................................................................................................9

4.1.4. Schedule..............................................................................................10

4.1.5. Event Log.............................................................................................10

4.1.6. Monitor.................................................................................................10

4.2. Wireless..........................................................................................................12

4.2.1. AP.........................................................................................................12

4.2.2. WDS Bridge .........................................................................................22

4.2.3. Universal Repeater (AP) .....................................................................28

4.3. Network...........................................................................................................37

4.3.1. Status...................................................................................................37

4.3.2. LAN.......................................................................................................37

4.4. Management...................................................................................................39

4.4.1. Admin...................................................................................................39

4.4.2. SNMP....................................................................................................39

4.4.3. UPnP.....................................................................................................40

4.4.4. Firmware..............................................................................................41

4.4.5. Configure .............................................................................................41

4.4.6. Reset ....................................................................................................41

4.5. Tools................................................................................................................42

4.5.1. Time Setting.........................................................................................42

4.5.2. Power Saving.......................................................................................43

4.5.3. Diagnosis.............................................................................................43

4.5.4. LED Control .........................................................................................44

4.6. Logout.............................................................................................................44

Appendix A – FCC Interference Statement....................................................................45

Appendix B – IC Interference Statement........................................................................46

1.

model can work properly at Hotel or public area.

Introduction

EAP9550

AP/WDS/Universal Repeater. Smoke detector appearance will minimize visibility. So this

EAP9550 is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 6x faster speeds and 7x extended
coverage than 802.11g devices. Product’s RF performance is finely tuned so it will bring
best wireless signal for each client. EAP9550 supports home network with superior
throughput, performance and unparalleled wireless range. To protect data during wireless
transmissions, EAP9550 encrypts all wireless transmissions through WEP data encryption
and supports WPA/WPA2. Its MAC address filter allows users to select stations with access
to connect network. EAP9550 thus is the best product to ensure network quality for
hotspots.

is a powerful and multi-functioned 11n Access Point and it can act three modes

1.1. Features and Benefits

Features Benefits

High Speed Data Rate Up to
300Mbps

IEEE 802.11n draft Compliant and
backward compatible with

802.11b/g

Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG
video streaming

Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices

Multi-modes selectable Allowing users to select AP/WDS/Universal Repeater

mode in various application

Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint
Wireless Connectivity

WDS (Wireless Distributed
System)

Universal Repeater The easiest way to your wireless network's coverage
Support Multi-SSID function (4

SSID) in AP mode

WPA2/WPA Powerful data security
MAC address filtering in AP mode Ensuring secure network connection
User isolation support (AP mode) Protecting the private network between client users.
Power-over-Ethernet

(IEEE802.3af)
Keep personal setting Keeping the latest setting when firmware upgrade

Allowing to transfer data from buildings to buildings

Making wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as
a wireless repeater

Allowing clients to access different networks through a
single access point and to assign different policies and
functions for each SSID by manager

Flexible Access Point locations and saving cost

SNMP Remote Configuration
Management

QoS (WMM) support Enhancing user performance and density

Helping administrators to remotely configure or manage
the Access Point easily

1.2. Package Contents

The package contains the following items. In case of return, please keep the original
box set, and the complete box set must be included for full refund.

• 1 EAP9550

• 1 12V/1A 100V~240V Power Adapter

• 1 CD-ROM with User’s Manual

• 1 Quick Guide

1.3. System Requirement

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

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 Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on the rear panel 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.

4 Regarding wall mount please use Φ3.0 screw for fixing.

This diagram depicts the hardware configuration

PC

Ethernet

Access Point

AC/DC cable

Power Outlet

Φ3.0 screw

Reset Button
2~10 sec Reboot
Over 10 sec Reset to Default

3.

Modes

AP/WDS/Universal Repeater

3.1. Access Point

In AP (Access Point) mode, your device acts as a communication hub for users with
a wireless device to connect to a wired LAN/WAN.

3.2. WDS Bridge

You can only connect to the device via Ethernet Port

WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows AP to communicate with one another
wirelessly. This capability is critical in providing a seamless experience for roaming
clients and for managing multiple wireless networks.

3.3. Universal Repeater

Repeater is used to regenerate or replicate signals that are weakened or distorted by
transmission over long distances and through areas with high levels of
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Universal Repeater (AP) mode on one radio
channel is usually configured along with Universal Repeater (STA) mode on AP
channel.

4.

Web Configuration

4.1. System

4.1.1. Operation Mode

You are allowed to configure EAP9550 into different modes: AP, WDS Bridge and
Universal Repeater.
Please refer to Chapter 2: Modes for operation under different modes.

4.1.2. Status

• System: Basic information of the device.

• WLAN Settings: WLAN channel.

• SSID_1: SSID information.

4.1.3. DHCP

4.1.4. Schedule

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4.1.5. Event Log

4.1.6. Monitor

The device will record the router transmission status in a time span.

 Detail: Click into detail to see historical record.

4.2. Wireless

4.2.1. AP

4.2.1.1. Status

4.2.1.2. Basic

 Radio: To enable/disable wireless signal.

• Mode: Define AP in different modes. When in AP mode, the device works as regular AP, or

WDS mode to interlink with other AP devices.
encryption algorithm (Please refer to 4.2.1.4 for encryption configuration)

 AP
 WDS

• Band: Configure the device into different wireless modes.

 2.4 GHz (B)
 2.4 GHz (N)

. You are allowed to set MAC address and

. .

 2.4 GHz (B+G)
 2.4 GHz (G)
 2.4 GHz (B+G+N)

• Enabled SSID#: The device allows you to add up to 4 unique SSID

• ESSID#: Description of each configured SSID

• MAC Address 1~4: To specify MAC address of other AP devices.

MAC address will only shows when configured in WDS AP mode.

•

Security: Please refer to 4.2.1.4 for encryption configuration

4.2.1.3. Advanced

• Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to

improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. 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 0 and 2347. The default value is 2347.

• Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to synchronize

wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Interval value between 24 and 1024. The default value
is set to 100 milliseconds.

• DTIM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to

broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has buffered
broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a
DTIM Period value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the
broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1
and 255.