EnGenius Technologies ESR9855G User Manual

User’s Manual

ESR9855G

Wireless 300N Gigabit Gaming Router

Gigabit & StreamEngine Support

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1. F

1.2. P

1.3. S

1.4. W

1.5. S

1.6. A

1.7. N

a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

b) Infrastructure Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

EATURES & BENEFITS ACKAGE CONTENTS AFETY GUIDELINES

IRELESS YSTEM REQUIREMENTS PPLICATIONS

ETWORK CONFIGURATION

SOHO R

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OUTER DESCRIPTION

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2. UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE............................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.1. H

2.2. IP A

ARDWARE INSTALLATION

DDRESS CONFIGURATION

.......................................................................................... 16

.................................................................................... 17

3. LOGGIN IN.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

4. INTERNET SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.1. I

NTERNET CONNECTION TYPE

.................................................................................... 21

4.1.1. DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) .............................................................................................................................................. 22

4.1.2. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)...................................................................................................................................... 23

4.1.3. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol).............................................................................................................................................. 25

4.1.4. Static IP Address Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................. 27

4.2. O

THER INTERNET SETTINGS

....................................................................................... 28

4.2.1. RIP (Routing Information Protocol) ........................................................................................................................................................ 28

4.2.2. DNS Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.2.3. MTU Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.2.4. WAN Ping ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.2.5. Multicast Streams ................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.2.6. MAC Cloning .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

5. WIRELESS SETUP WIZARD ............................................................................................................................................................................. 32

5.1. W

IRELESS NETWORK WIZARD SETUP

......................................................................... 32

5.1.1. Automatic Network Setup....................................................................................................................................................................... 33

5.1.2. Manual Network Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34

5.1.2.1. Wireless Security Level: BEST (WPA2)............................................................................................................................................................. 36

5.1.2.2. Wireless Security Level: BETTER (WPA).......................................................................................................................................................... 38

5.1.2.3. Wireless Security Level: GOOD (WEP 64/128-bit) ............................................................................................................................................ 39

5.1.2.4. Wireless Security Level: None (Security Disabled)............................................................................................................................................ 40

6. MANUAL WEB CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.1. L

6.2. B

OGGING IN ASIC

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6.2.1. Internet Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

6.2.2. Wizard Wireless...................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

6.2.3. Network Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

6.2.3.1. Bridge Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

6.2.3.2. Router Mode...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

6.2.4. Wireless Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

6.2.4.1. Wireless Security Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

6.2.4.2. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) .......................................................................................................................................................................56

6.2.4.3. WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)........................................................................................................................................................... 57

6.2.4.4. WPA Enterprise (Wi-Fi Protected Access & 802.1x)..........................................................................................................................................58

6.3. A

DVANCED

................................................................................................................60

6.3.1. Advanced Wireless................................................................................................................................................................................. 61

6.3.2. Virtual Server.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 63

6.3.3. Special Applications ............................................................................................................................................................................... 65

6.3.4. Port Forwarding ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 66

6.3.5. StreamEngine......................................................................................................................................................................................... 67

6.3.6. Routing ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70

6.3.7. Access Control ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

6.3.8. Web Filter ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 75

6.3.9. MAC Address Filter ................................................................................................................................................................................ 76

6.3.10. Firewall............................................................................................................................................................................................... 77

6.3.11. Inbound Filter ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 81

6.3.12. WISH.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 82

6.3.13. Wi-Fi Protected Setup........................................................................................................................................................................ 84

6.3.14. Advanced Network (UPNP, WAN Ping…) ......................................................................................................................................... 85

6.4. T

OOLS

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6.4.1. Time Zone Setting .................................................................................................................................................................................. 88

6.4.2. System.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89

6.4.2.1. Save To Local Hard Drive.................................................................................................................................................................................. 90

6.4.2.2. Load From Local Hard Drive.............................................................................................................................................................................. 90

6.4.2.3. Restore To Factory Default................................................................................................................................................................................ 91

6.4.2.4. Reboot the device.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 92

6.4.3. Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................................................. 93

6.4.4. System Logs........................................................................................................................................................................................... 94

6.4.5. Dynamic DNS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 95

6.4.6. System Check ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 96

6.4.7. Schedules............................................................................................................................................................................................... 97

6.5. S

TATUS

.....................................................................................................................98

6.5.1. Wireless Status....................................................................................................................................................................................... 99

6.5.2. Logs Status........................................................................................................................................................................................... 100

6.5.3. Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 101

6.5.4. WISH Session Status ........................................................................................................................................................................... 102

6.5.5. Routing ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 104

6.5.6. Internet Session Status ........................................................................................................................................................................ 105

6.5.7. Firewall ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 107

APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 108

8.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 109

A ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 109

B ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 110

C ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................111

D ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................111

E ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113

F ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113

G......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 114

H ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 114

I........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 115

J.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 116

K ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 116

L ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 117

M......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 117

N ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 118

O......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 119

P ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 119

Q......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 120

R ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 120

S ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 121

T ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 122

U ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 122

V ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 123

W ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 123

X ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 124

Y ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 124

APPENDIX C – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 126

1. Introduction

The EnGenius ESR9855G Multimedia Enhanced Wireless 300N Gaming Router is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 6x faster speeds than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices.

It is not only a Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. The Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

The Access Point built into the Router uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections up to 3 times farther than standard

802.11g, eliminates dead spots and extends network range.

To protect the data and privacy, the Router can encode all wireless transmissions with 64/128-bit encryption. It can serve as your network's DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN pass-through. The router also provide easy configuration with the web browser-based configuration utility.

The incredible speed and QoS function of ESR9855G is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony. It is designed to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation in performance.

This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network configuration.

1.1. Features & Benefits

Features Benefits

High Speed Data Rate Up to 300Mbps

IEEE 802.11n Compliant and backward compatible with 802.11b/g

Four built-in 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch Ports (Auto-Crossover)

Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming

Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices

Scalability, able to extend your network

Supports DNS/ DDNS

Supports NAT (Network Address Translation)/NAPT

Hide SSID

Firewall supports Virtual Server Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI

Support 802.1x authenticator, 802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-thru mechanisms

WDS (Wireless Distribution System)

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™)

Filter Scheduling

Real time alert

Web configuration Helps administrators to remotely configure or manage the Router via Telnet/Web-

Lets users assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address.

Shares single Internet account and provides a type of firewall by hiding internal IP addresses for keeping hacker out

Avoids unallowable users sharing bandwidth, increases efficiency of the network

Avoids the attacks of Hackers or Viruses from Internet

Provide mutual authentication (Client and dynamic encryption keys to enhance security

Make wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as a wireless repeater

Works with most Internet gaming and instant messaging applications for automatic Internet access

The filter can be scheduled by days, hours or minutes for easy management

The detection of a list for Hacker log-in information

browser

1.2. Package Contents

Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package.

 ESR9855G Multimedia Enhanced Wireless 300N Gaming Router x 1  Power Adapter x 1 

3dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas x 2

 CD-ROM with User’s Manual x 1  Quick Guide x 1

1.3. Safety Guidelines

In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the following safety guidelines.

 Carefully follow the instructions in this manual; also follow all instruction labels on this device.  Except for the power adapter supplied, this device should not be connected to any other adapters.  Do not spill liquid of any kind on this device.  Do not place the unit on an unstable stand or table. This unit may drop and become damaged.  Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight.  Do not place any hot devices close to this unit, as they may degrade or cause damage to the unit.  Do not place any heavy objects on top of this unit.  Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.

Rear

Panel

WAN / Internet

Port

1.4. Wireless SOHO Router Description

LAN Ports

Power Switch

DC-Jack

Front

Panel

Antenna

connector

WPS button

LED panel

Parts Description

LAN Ports (1 – 4) Use an Ethernet cable to connect each port to a computer on your Local Area Network (LAN). WAN Port Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your WAN router. Antenna Connector Interface for the antennas.

LAN LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected to one of the LAN ports. WAN LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected to WAN (Internet) port. WLAN LED This LED will light up once the RF (wireless LAN) feature is enabled Power LED This LED will light up once the power cable is connected to the DC connector. WPS button 1- 5 seconds: activates WPS

6-10 seconds: reboot 11~ seconds: reset to default

Power Switch Turn on or off the device

1.5. System Requirements

The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device.

 PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface.  Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser

1.6. 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 across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.

b) Temporary workgroups

Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, 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.

1.7. 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 wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image 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 computers 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.

WLAN Router

Power Outlet

Cable / DSL

Modem

2. Understanding the Hardware

2.1. Hardware Installation

1. Place the unit in an appropriate location after conducting a site survey.

2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook.

3. Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to WAN port of the device and the other end into you cable/DSL modem (Internet)

4. 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

Ethernet

AC/DC cable

2.2. IP Address Configuration

This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1 In order to log into this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.

1. In the control 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.

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.

Select Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.

3. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties window.

3. Logging In

 To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of

the web-browser and press Enter.



Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to previous chapter in order to configure the IP address of your computer.



After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page. Enter admin for both User Name and Password. Click on [Login] to enter the administration page..

4. Internet Settings

This device offers a quick and simple configuration through the use of wizards. This chapter describes how to use the wizard to configure the WAN, LAN, and wireless settings. Please refer to Chapter 6 in order to configure the more advanced features of the device.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Internet Settings Page contains various settings related to WAN / Internet service. Usually, you only need to configure Internet Connection Type section to connect to the Internet. Unless your ISP specified otherwise, please keep the default settings if you are unsure of the configuration. Please consult your local ISP for your Internet Connection Type and account information.

 The configuration wizard for each connection type is described below.  Click on the Internet Settings to begin the process.

4.1. Internet Connection Type

 Select your Internet service WAN type

 This device supports several types of Internet / WAN connections:

o DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP address) – Choose this connection type if your ISP provides you the IP address. Most

cable modems use this type of connection.

o PPPoE (Poinit-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) – Choose this option if your internet connection requires a user name

and password. Most DSL modems use this type of connection.

o PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) – Choose this type of connection if your ISP requires you to use PPTP. Your

ISP should provide you with a user name and password.

o Static IP address – Choose this option if you have a dedicated IP address.

 Page content will change in accords to the Internet Connection option. Please consult your local ISP for the appropriate choice. The

following sections explain the supported Internet type.

4.1.1. DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address)

The WAN interface can be configured as a DHCP Client in which the ISP provides the IP address to the device. This is also known as Dynamic IP.

Host Name: this is optional if you need to specify the host name for this router.

Use Unicasting: This option is normally turned off, and should remain off as long as the WAN-side DHCP server correctly provides an IP

address to the router. However, if the router cannot obtain an IP address from the DHCP server, the DHCP server may be one that works better with unicast responses. In this case, turn the unicasting option on, and observe whether the router can obtain an IP address. In this mode, the router accepts unicast responses from the DHCP server instead of broadcast responses.

4.1.2. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)

 The WAN interface can be configured as PPPoE. This type of connection is usually used for a DSL service and requires a

username and password to connect.

 Address Mode: PPPoE can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you select the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP

address in the next field is not required. However, if you select the Static IP radio button, then the IP address in the next field is required.

 IP Address: specify the IP address if required.  User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.  Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it once again in the next field.  Verify Password: enter the password again for verification  Service Name: Specify the name of the ISP.  Reconnect Mode:

o Keep Connection: choose this option if you want a continuous connection.

o Automatic Connect: choose this option if you want the device to automatically connect. o Manual Connect: choose this option if you want the device to connection on demand.

 Maximum Idle Time: specify the maximum idle time (disconnect when device is idled over the specified period.

4.1.3. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)

 The WAN interface can be configured as PPTP. PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) uses a virtual private network to connect

to your ISP. This method of connection is primarily used in Europe. This method of connection requires you to enter a username and password (provided by your ISP) to gain access to the Internet. The supported authentication protocols are PAP and CHAP.

 Address Mode: PPTP can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you select the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP

address in the next field is not required. However, if you select the Static IP radio button, then the IP address in the next field is required.

 PPTP IP Address: Specify the IP address  PPTP Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for the IP address.  PPTP Gateway IP Address: Specify the IP address of the PPTP gateway.

 PPTP Server IP Address: If the PPTP Server’s IP address is different from the default gateway, then you may specify it here.  User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.  Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it once again in the next field.  Verify Password: enter the password again for verification  Reconnect Mode:

o Keep Connection: choose this option if you want a continuous connection. o Automatic Connect: choose this option if you want the device to automatically connect. o Manual Connect: choose this option if you want the device to connection on demand.

 Maximum Idle Time: specify the maximum idle time (disconnect when device is idled over the specified period.

4.1.4. Static IP Address Configuration

 The WAN interface can be configured as Static IP address. In this type of connection, your ISP provides you with a dedicated IP

address (which does not change as DHCP).

 IP Address: Specify the IP address for this device, which is assigned by your ISP.  Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for this IP address, which is assigned by your ISP.  Gateway Address: Specify the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned by your ISP.

 Usually, Static IP Address needs to specify DNS setting; please configure your DNS setting.

 Primary / Secondary DNS Address: Specify the primary and secondary IP address, which is assigned by your ISP.

4.2. Other Internet Settings

IMPORTANT NOTICE

4.2.1. RIP (Routing Information Protocol)

Allows RIP to accept updates from this connection. Note that private routing information is never sent to this connection.

4.2.2. DNS Settings

Most of the ISP does not require user to specify DNS settings. In case where DNS needed to be specified you can change the setting in this section.

4.2.3. MTU Settings

Most of the ISP does not require user to specify MTU settings. In case where MTU needed to be specified. You can change the setting in this section.

 MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will

send to the WAN. If LAN devices send larger packets, the router will break them into smaller packets. Ideally, you should set this to match the MTU of the connection to your ISP. Typical values are 1500 bytes for an Ethernet connection and 1492 bytes for a PPPoE connection. If the router's MTU is set too high, packets will be fragmented downstream. If the router's MTU is set too low, the router will fragment packets unnecessarily and in extreme cases may be unable to establish some connections. In either case, network performance can suffer.

4.2.4. WAN Ping

If you enable this feature, the WAN port of your router will respond to ping requests from the Internet that are sent to the WAN IP Address.

Enable WAN Ping Respond: checking the box. You can specify the Inbound Filter and choose whether to Allow All or Deny All.

4.2.5. Multicast Streams

Enable Multicast Streams: checking the box if you have multicast streaming service on your local network.

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