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Product Overview
Chapter 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1.1 Package Contents
The ENH500 package contains the following items:
ENH500
PoE Injector with Power Adapter
24V PoE Injector
Quick Installation Guide
Mounting Screw Set
Pole Mount Strap
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.2 Product Overview
Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless connectiv-
Thank you for choosing ENH500. The ENH500 is a long
range, high performance IEEE 802.11a/n network solution that
provides Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS, and Client Router
functions in a single device.
In addition to providing the latest wireless technology, the
ENH500 supports Power over Ethernet and Power by
Adapter capabilities, which allow the device to be installed easily in nearly any location. Advanced features include power level
control, traffic shaping, and Real time RSSI indication.
A variety of security features help to protect your data and privacy while you are online. Security features include Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA PSK/WPA2 PSK), 64/128/152 bit WEP
Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS.
ity enable data transfers between two or more buildings
Channel bandwidth selection allows the appropriate band-
width to be used to reach various distances
RSSI indicator makes it easy to select the best signal for
Access Point connections
Power-over-Ethernet capabilities allow for flexible installa-
tion locations and cost savings
Four SSIDs let clients access different networks through a
single Access Point, and assign different policies and
functions for each SSID
trators remotely configure or manage the Access Point
QoS (WMM) support enhances performance and user
experiences
BENEFITS
Benefits
The ENH500 is the ideal product around which you can build
your WLAN. The following list summarizes a few key advantages that WLANs have over wired networks:
Ideal for hard-to-wire environments
There are many scenarios where cables cannot be used to connect networking devices. Historic and older buildings, open
areas, and busy streets, for example, make wired LAN installations difficult, expensive, or impossible.
Temporary workgroups
WLANs make it easy to provide connectivity to temporary workgroups that will later be removed. Examples include parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery shelters,
temporary offices, and construction sites.
Ability to access real-time information
With a WLAN, workers who rely on access to real-time information, such as doctors and nurses, point-of-sale employees,
mobile workers, and warehouse personnel, can access the data
they need and increase productivity, without having to look for a
place to plug into the network.
Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks
WLANs enable network managers in dynamic environments to
minimize overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks,
and other changes.
Wired LAN backup
Network managers can implement WLANs to provide backup
for mission-critical applications running on wired networks.
Mobility within training/educational
facilities
Training sites at corporations and students at universities are a
few examples where wireless connectivity can be used to facilitate access to information, information exchanges, and learning.
Frequently changed environments
WLANs are well suited for showrooms, meeting rooms, retail
stores, and manufacturing sites where workplaces are rearranged frequently.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Technical Specification
Wireless Specification
IEEE802.11a/n, 2T2R, 300Mbps
Hardware Specification
Physical Interface: 2 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports, 1 x Reset
Button
Power Supply: Passive PoE, 24V/1A Power Adapter
Dimension: 260(L) x 84mm(W) x 55mm(H)
Embedded high gain directional antenna
Software Specification
Operation Mode: Client Bridge, Access Point, Client
Router, WDS AP, WDS Bridge, WDS Station
Multiple SSID, Preferred SSID
PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP Pass-through
WMM, Traffic Shaping
CLI Interface, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
Recovery Page
Port Forwarding/DMZ
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PRODUCT OVERVIEWPRODUCT LAYOUT
1.3 Product Layout
BACKPANELVIEWDESCRIPTION
APower LED
BLAN (2) LEDs
CWLAN LED
DSignal Indicator LED
OFF = ENH500 is not receiving power
ON = ENH500 is receiving power
OFF = ENH500 is not connected to the
network.
ON = ENH500 is connected to the network,
but not sending or receiving data
Blink = ENH500 is sending or receiving data
(Access Point or Client Bridge Mode)
OFF = ENH500 radio is off and the device is
not sending or receiving data over the
wireless
ON = ENH500
not sending or receiving data over the
wireless LAN.
Blinking = ENH500 radio is on, and the
device is sending or receiving data over the
wireless LAN.
(Client Bridge, WDS Station and Client
Router Mode)
Green - Signal is good
Orange - Signal is normal
Red - Signal is weak or non-existent
LAN.
radio is on, and the device is
Figure 1-1: Back Panel View
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PRODUCT OVERVIEWPRODUCT LAYOUT
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BOTTOMVIEWDESCRIPTION
To configure the ENH500, connect to an
ALAN Connector
BPoE LAN Connector
CReset Button
Ethernet adapter in a computer. For more
information
The PoE interface allows the ENH500 to be
powered using the supplied PoE injector
To reset to factory settings, press button for >
10 seconds.
BC
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Installation
Chapter 2
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 System Requirements
To install the ENH500, you need the following:
Computer (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X Operating System)
Web Browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari)
Network Interface equipped: (one of the following)
Wired connectivity: Network Interface with an open
An existing router or access point (AP) with SSID broad-
cast
1x CAT5e Ethernet Cable
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INSTALLINGTHE DEVICE
2.2 Installing the Device
Installing the ENH500 on a pole or wall optimizes the wireless access range.
Note:
Only experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and, wherever
applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government
regulatory authorities should install the ENH500.
Pre-Installation Guidelines
Select the optimal location for the equipment using the following
guidelines:
The ENH500 should be mounted on a 1"-4" pole. Its
location should enable easy access to the unit and its con-
nectors for installation and testing.
The higher the placement of the antenna, the better the
achievable link quality.
The antenna should be installed to provide a direct, or
near line of sight with the Base Station antenna. The
antenna should be aligned to face the general direction of
the Base Station.
Installing the Device
To install the ENH500, use the following procedure to mount
the device on a pole and refer to the figure below.
1. Remove the bottom cover protecting the RJ-45 connectors.
2. Insert an Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port labeled LAN.
3. Install the bottom cover to protect the RJ-45 connectors.
4. Remove the power cord and PoE injector from the box
and plug the power cord into the DC port of the PoE injector.
To install the ENH500, use the following procedure to mount the
device on a wall and refer to the figure below
Anchor: 8mm (D) x 25mm (L); Screw: 5.5mm (D) x 18mm (L)
Figure 2-2: Wall Mouting the ENH500
1. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the provide
wall mounting hardware kit.
2. Drill the holes to input the mounting screws.
3. Place the ENH500 on the wall.
5. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE port
of the PoE injector.
Figure 2-1: Installing the ENH500
6. Turn over the ENH500. Then insert the pole mounting
strap through the middle hole of the ENH500. Use a
screwdriver to unlock the pole-mounting ring putting it
through the ENH500.
7. Mount the ENH500 securely to the pole by locking the
strap tightly.
This completes the installation procedure.
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Web Configuration
Chapter 3
LOGGING IN
3.1 Logging In
The ENH500 has a built-in Web Configurator that lets you
manage the unit from any location using a Web browser that
supports HTTP and has Javascript installed.
After configuring the computer for TCP/IP using the procedure
appropriate for your operating system, use that computer’s
Web browser to log in to the ENH500 Web Configurator.
1. Launch your Web browser.
2. In the browser address bar, type 192.168.1.1 and
press the Enter key.
Note:
If you changed the ENH500 LAN IP address, enter the
correct IP address.
Figure 3-1: Web Browser Address Bar
3. When the login screen appears, enter admin for the username in the top field and admin for the password in the bottom
field.
Figure 3-2: Windows Security Login Dialog
4. Click Login to continue or Reset to abort the login.
You are now ready to use the instructions in the following chapters to configure the ENH500.
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BEST PRACTICES
Best Practices
Perform the following procedures regularly to make the ENH500
more secure and manage the ENH500 more effectively.
Change the default password Use a password that is
not easy to guess and that contains different characters,
such as numbers and letters. The ENH500 username
cannot be changed. For more information, see Configur-ing Administrator Account.
Back up the configuration and be sure you know how to
restore it. Restoring an earlier working configuration can
be useful if the ENH500 becomes unstable or crashes.
If you forget your password, you will have to reset the
ENH500 to its factory default settings and lose any customized override settings you configured. However, if you
back up an earlier configuration, you will not have to completely reconfigure the ENH500. You can simply restore
your last configuration. For more information, see Config-uring Backup/Restore Settings.
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Basic Network Settings
Chapter 4
SYSTEM STATUS
4.1 System Status
View the summary of the current system status including system (hardware/software version, date/time), wired network (LAN) and
wireless network (WLAN) information.
4.1.1 Using Save/Reload
Save and apply the settings shown in the Unsaved changes list,
or cancel the unsaved changes and revert to the previous settings that were in effect.
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