EnGenius Technologies EWS550AP User Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Key Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Applications ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Physical Interface ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Considerations for Wireless Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Computer Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Mounting the Access Point .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting using the 110 Punch-down Block ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 3 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Default Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Web Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Chapter 4 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Device Status .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Connections ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Chapter 5 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
IPv4 Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
IPv6 Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Spanning Tree Settings........................................................................................................................................................................... 36
LAN Port Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 6 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
2.4GHz/5GHz SSID Profile ................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Wireless Security ................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Wireless MAC Filter .............................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Traffic Shaping ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Guest Network ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
RSSI Threshold ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Management VLAN Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Chapter 7 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
SNMP Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
CLI/SSH Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
HTTPS Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Email Alert ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Date and Time Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................... 56
WiFi Scheduler ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Tools ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
LED Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Device Discovery ................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 8 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Account Setting ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Backup/Restore ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
System Log ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
Reset ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Logout .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Appendix A - FCC Interference Statement ............................................................................................................................................ 72
Appendix B - IC Interference Statement ................................................................................................................................................ 73
Appendix C - CE Interference Statement............................................................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 1
Product Overview
Introduction
Key Features
Deploy and manage with ease using EWS Series Wireless Management Switches.
Integrated 802.11ac wireless access point and 3 port Ethernet switch
Gigabit Ethernet uplink provides high speed Internet access
3 x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port for wired device connectivity (1 port includes PoE output)
Additional RJ45 pass-through port for connecting to phone systems
Powered by 802.11af/at Power over Ethernet or 48VDC adapter
Internal high-performance antennas for low profile design
Effective and flexible bandwidth management
Secure Guest Network option available
Ideal for audio, video and voice application
Mounts onto any standard wall box
Introduction
This device is an enhanced-powered, long-range wireless access point. It is designed to operate in numerous environments; from large
homes, small and medium-sized businesses, multiple-floor offices, hotels, and other venues, to larger enterprise deployments. Its
enhanced-powered, long-range characteristics make it a cost-effective alternative to ordinary Access Points that don’t have the range
and reach to connect to a growing number of wireless users who wish to connect to a large hotspot or business network.
To protect sensitive data during wireless transmissions, the device offers different encryption settings for wireless transmissions,
including industry standard WPA and WPA2 encryption. The device also includes MAC address filtering to allow network
administrators to offer network access only to known computers and other devices based on their MAC addresses.
System Requirements
The following are the Minimum System Requirements in order to configure the device:
Computer with an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability
Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7, 8), or Mac OS
Web-Browsing Application (i.e. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or another similar browser application)
Package Contents
The package contains the following items (all items must be in package to issue a refund):
EWS Wall Plate Access Point
Mounting Bracket
Bracket Screw
Quick Installation Guide
Applications
Wireless LAN (WLAN) 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 WLANs:
Difficult-to-Wire Environments: There are many situations where wires cannot be installed, deployed easily, or cannot be
hidden from view. Older buildings, sites with multiple buildings, and/or areas that make the installation of a Ethernet-based
LAN impossible, impractical or expensive are sites where WLAN can be a network solution.
Temporary Workgroups: Create temporary workgroups/networks in more open areas within a building; auditoriums,
amphitheaters classrooms, ballrooms, arenas, exhibition centers, or temporary offices where one wants either a permanent or
temporary Wireless LAN established.
The Ability to Access Real-Time Information: Doctors/Nurses, Point-of-Sale Employees, and/or Warehouse Workers can access
real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers, and/or processing information.
Frequently Changing Environments: Set up networks in environments that change frequently (i.e.: Show Rooms, Exhibits, etc.).
Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks: SOHO users require a cost-effective, easy, and quick installation of a small
network.
Training/Educational Facilities: Training sites at corporations or students at universities use wireless connectivity to exchange
information between peers and easily access information for learning purposes.
Technical Specifications
Physical Interface
1. LED Indicators: LEDs for Power, WAN, 2.4Hz, 5GHz, LAN 1~4
2. Reset Button: Press and hold for over 10 seconds to reset to factory default settings.
3. 10/100 LAN Ports: Three RJ45 access ports
4. 10/100 LAN Port (PoE Out): RJ45 access port with PoE Out (support 802.3af output when PoE input is 802.3at)
5. RJ45 Pass Through Port: Pass through port
6. DC48V Input: DC48V/0.8A power in
7. 10/100/1000 RJ45 Uplink (PoE In): Uplink port that supports 802.3af/at PoE input
8. 110 Punch Down Block
Chapter 2
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the EnGenius Access Point is essential to maximize the
Access Point’s performance. Avoid placing the Access Point in an enclosed space such as a closet, cabinet, or stairwell.
Considerations for Wireless Installation
The operating distance of all wireless devices can often not be pre -determined due to a number of unknown obstacles in
the environment in which the device is deployed. Obstacles such as the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings,
or other objects that the Access Point’s wireless signals must pass through can weaken the signal. Here are some key
guidelines for allowing the Access Point to have an optimal wireless range during setup.
Keep the number of walls and/or ceilings between the Access Point and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall and/or
ceiling can reduce the signal strength, resulting in a lower overall signal strength.
Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door and/or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on the
signal strength of the Access Point. Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through drywall and/or open
doorways. Materials such as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (example: fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, and/or brick can
also diminish wireless signal strength.
Interference from your other electrical devices and/or appliances that generate RF noise can also diminish the Access Point’s
signal strength. The most common types of devices are microwaves or cordless phones.
Computer Settings
Windows XP/Windows 7
In order to use the Access Point, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system.
1. Click the
2a. In
Windows XP
button and open the
Start
Windows XP Windows 7
, click on Network Connections.
Control Panel
.
2b. In
Windows 7
, click
View network status and tasks
in the
Network and Internet
section, then select
Change adapter
settings.
3. Right click on
Local Area Connection
and select
Properties
.
4. Select
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
and then select
Properties
.
5. Select
Access Point and Subnet mask, then click OK.
Note
device.
For example: Access Point IP address: 192.168.1.1
Use the following IP address
: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the
PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.255
PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
and enter an IP address that is different from the
Apple Mac OS X
1. Go to
2. Select
3. Highlight
4. In
System Preferences
Network
Configure IPv4
in the
Ethernet
(it can be opened in the
Internet & Network
.
, select
Manually
Applications
section.
.
folder or by selecting it in the Apple Menu).
5. Enter an IP address that is different from the Access Point and
Subnet mask, then click OK.
Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same
subnet as the device.
For example: Access Point IP address: 192.168.1.1
PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.255
PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
6. Click
Apply
when finished.
Hardware Installation
1. Connect one end of a RJ45 Ethernet cable to the
2. Connect the other end of the RJ45 Ethernet cable to a
3. Using another RJ45 Ethernet cable, connect one end to the
another port on the
4. Provide power to the PoE injector/switch.
5. Verify that the
6. Proceed to set up the Access Point using the computer.
PoE Ethernet switch
Power LED
on the AP is steady
or to the
PoE In (LAN/Uplink) port
PoE Ethernet switch
Data In port
orange
.
Ethernet port
on the PoE injector.
on the rear of the Access Point.
or the
on the computer, and connect the other end to
PoE Out port
on the
PoE injector
.
Mounting the Access Point
The EWS Wall Plate AP is designed to be mounted on an electrical outlet box.
1. Remove the cover from the outlet box, retaining the original cover screws.
2. Gently pull the required cables through the center of the mounting bracket.
3. Align the mounting bracket with the outlet box and affix the mounting bracket to the outlet box using the original cover
screws.
4. Connect the cables to the access point before mounting it to the bracket.
5. Hook the two tabs on the bottom of the bracket into the slots on the bottom of the AP and slide the AP down gently until it
holds in place.
6. Use the bracket screw provided to secure the AP to the bracket.
Connecting using the 110 Punch-down Block
The 110 punch-down block can be used to connect the AP to the network instead of the RJ45 connector.
Chapter 3
Configuring Your Access Point
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