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HT-EMN2 MoCA 2.0 WiFi Extender

User’s Guide

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About This User’s Guide

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for people who want to configure the HT-EMN2’s features via its Graphical User Interface (GUI).

How to Use this User’s Guide

This manual contains information on each the HT-EMN2’s GUI screens, and describes how to use its various features.

Use the Introduction on page 10 to see an overview of the topics covered in this

manual.

Use the Table of Contents (page 6), List of Figures (page 8) and List of Tables

(page 9) to quickly find information about a particular GUI screen or topic.

Use the Index (page 51) to find information on a specific keyword.

Use the rest of this User’s Guide to see in-depth descriptions of the HT-EMN2’s

features.

List of Figures

Figure 1: Application Overview ...........................................................................10

Figure 2: Hardware Connections ........................................................................12

Figure 3: LEDs ....................................................................................................14

Figure 4: GUI Overview ......................................................................................19

Figure 5: The HT-EMN2: Summary Screen ........................................................20

Figure 6: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen ..........................................28

Figure 7: Channel (Frequency) Options ..............................................................29

Figure 8: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Security Screen ......................................30

Figure 9: The 2.4 G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen .........................................32

Figure 10: The 5G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen ...........................................35

Figure 11: Channel Options ................................................................................36

Figure 12: The 5G Wireless Settings: Security Screen .......................................37

Figure 13: The 5G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen ...........................................39

Figure 14: Bridging the Gap Between IP and Coaxial Networks ........................42

Figure 15: Traditional Vertical CATV vs. Horizontal MoCA Networking ..............43

Figure 16: Example MoCA Peer-to-Peer Network ..............................................44

Figure 17: The MoCA: MoCA Information Screen ..............................................44

Figure 18: The MoCA: MoCA Setup Screen .......................................................45

Figure 19: Channel Plan Options ........................................................................46

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List of Tables

Table 1: Default Credentials ................................................................................4

Table 2: Hardware Connections ........................................................................12

Table 3: LEDs ....................................................................................................14

Table 4: GUI Overview .......................................................................................19

Table 5: The HT-EMN2: Summary Screen ........................................................20

Table 6: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen ..........................................28

Table 7: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen ........................30

Table 8: The 2.4 G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen ..........................................32

Table 9: The 5G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen .............................................35

Table 10: The 5G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen .........................37

Table 11: The 5G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen ............................................40

Table 12: The MoCA: MoCA Information Screen ..............................................44

Table 13: The MoCA: Coax Settings Screen .....................................................45

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the HT-EMN2 and its GUI (Graphical User Interface).

1.1 HT-EMN2 Overview

Your HT-EMN2 is a Multimedia over Cable Alliance (MoCA) Ethernet-to-Cable Bridge (ECB) and wireless access point that allows you to connect your cabled Ethernet and wireless devices to one another via your building’s existing coaxial cabling.

Figure 1: Application Overview

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For more information on MoCA, see MoCA Overview on page 41.

1.1.1 Key Features

The HT-EMN2 provides:

MoCA 2.0 standard for highest performance of entertainment networking

Local Area Network connection via four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port

2T2R 802.11n 2.4GHz + 802.11ac 5GHz dual band concurrent with

300Mbps+866Mbps PHY data rate

External LEDs clearly displaying device and network status

Multiple wireless SSID with individual configuration

TR-69 for easy setup and remote management, including enhanced

management allowing communication and setting sharing with the GW over TR69

Wireless security: WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption, WiFi Protected

Setup (WPS) push-button and PIN configuration, MAC filtering

Secure configuration interface, accessible by Web browser

1.2 Hardware Connections

This section describes the HT-EMN2’s physical ports and buttons.

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Table 2: Hardware Connections

LAN Use these ports to connect your computers and other

network devices, using Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cables with RJ45 connectors.

CABLE IN Use this to connect to the Internet and coax network via an

F-type RF cable

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Table 2: Hardware Connections

TV OUT

POWER Use this to connect to the 12v/1A power adapter that

Use this to connect TV over coaxial cable.

came with your HT-EMN2.

NEVER use another power adapter with your

HT-EMN2. Doing so could harm your HT-EMN2.

1.3 LEDs

This section describes the HT-EMN2’s LEDs (lights).

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Table 3: LEDs

LED STATUS DESCRIPTION

POWER Off The HT-EMN2 is not receiving power and is

switched off.

On The HT-EMN2 is receiving power and is switched

on.

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Table 3: LEDs

MoCA Off The CABLE port is not connected to a coax socket,

or the CABLE port is connected to a coax socket, but no other MoCA device has been detected on the coax network.

Blue, steady Another MoCA device has been detected on the

coax network, and the HT-EMN2 has successfully made a connection.

Blue, blinking Data is being transferred to or from the HT-EMN2

over the coax network.

LAN Off No device is connected to one of the LAN ports.

Green, blinking A device is connected to one of the LAN ports via a

Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) link, and is transmitting or receiving data.

Green, steady A device is connected to one of the LAN ports via a

Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) link, but is not transmitting or receiving data.

Blue, blinking A device is connected to one of the LAN ports via a

Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) link, and is transmitting or receiving data.

Blue, steady A device is connected to one of the LAN ports via a

Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) link, but is not transmitting or receiving data.

2.4G WiFi Off The 2.4G wireless network is not enabled.

Green, steady The 2.4G wireless network is enabled, and no data

is being transmitted or received over the wireless network.

Green, blinking The 2.4G wireless network is enabled, and data is

being transmitted or received over the wireless network.

5G WiFi Off The 5G wireless network is not enabled.

Green, steady The 5G wireless network is enabled, and no data is

being transmitted or received over the wireless network.

Green, blinking The 5G wireless network is enabled, and data is

being transmitted or received over the wireless network.

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Table 3: LEDs

WPS Off The WPS is not enabled.

Green, blinking The WPS is enabled, and the extender is

negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.

Green, steady The WPS is enabled, and the extender negotiated

to a WPS connection with a wireless client successfully.

1.4 IP Address Setup

Before you log into the HT-EMN2’s GUI, your computer’s IP address must be in the same subnet as the HT-EMN2. This allows your computer to communicate with the HT-EMN2.

NOTE: See IP Addresses and Subnets on page 26 for background information.

If your computer is configured to get an IP address automatically, or if you are not sure, try to log in to the HT-EMN2 (see

If the login screen displays, your computer is already configured correctly.

If the login screen does not display, your computer is not configured correctly.

Follow the procedure in Manual IP Address Setup on page 16 and set your computer to get an IP address automatically. Try to log in again. If you cannot log in, follow the manual IP address setup procedure again, and set a specific IP address as shown. Try to log in again.

NOTE: If you still cannot see the login screen, your HT-EMN2’s IP settings may have

been changed from their defaults. If you do not know the HT-EMN2’s new address, you should return it to its factory defaults. See The Summary Screen on page 19. Bear in mind that ALL user-configured settings are lost.

GUI Overview on page 18).

1.4.1 Manual IP Address Setup

By default, your HT-EMN2’s local IP address is 192.168.0.254. If your HT-EMN2 is using the default IP address, you should set your computer’s IP address to be between 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.253.

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Take the following steps to manually set up your computer’s IP address to connect to the HT-EMN2:

NOTE: This example uses Windows 7; the procedure for your operating system may

be different.

1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.

2 In the window that displays, double-click Network Connections.

3 Right-click your network connection (usually Local Area Connection) and click

Properties.

4 In the General tab’s This connection uses the following items list, scroll

down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.

5 You can get an IP address automatically, or specify one manually:

If your network has an active DHCP server, select Get an IP address

automatically.

If your network does not have an active DHCP server, select Use the

following IP address. In the IP address field, enter a value between

192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.253 (default). In the Subnet mask field, enter

255.255.255.0 (default).

NOTE: If your HT-EMN2 is not using the default IP address, enter an IP address and

subnet mask that places your computer in the same subnet as the HT-EMN2.

6 Click OK. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) window closes. In the Local Area

Connection Properties window, click OK.

Your computer now obtains an IP address from the HT-EMN2, or uses the IP address that you specified, and can communicate with the HT-EMN2.

1.5 Login to the HT-EMN2

Take the following steps to login to the HT-EMN2’s GUI.

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NOTE: You can login to the HT-EMN2’s GUI via the wireless interface. However, it is

strongly recommended that you configure the HT-EMN2 via a wired connection on the LAN.

1 Open a browser window.

2 Enter the HT-EMN2’s IP address (default 192.168.0.254) in the URL bar. The

3 Enter the Username and Password. The default login username is cusadmin,

and the default password is password.

NOTE: The Username and Password are case-sensitive; “password” is not the same

as “Password”.

4 Select the Language, if required. By default, the HT-EMN2’s interface displays

in English.

5 If you want to login without entering the password, select Remember me on

this computer. Only select this on your own, private computer (not public

computers, or those easily-accessible by others).

6 Click Login. The System Information screen displays (see The System

Information Screen on page 22).

1.6 GUI Overview

This section describes the HT-EMN2’s GUI.

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Table 4: GUI Overview

Primary Navigation Bar

Secondary Navigation Bar

Main Window Use this section to read information about your HT-EMN2’s

Use this section to move from one part of the GUI to another, select the language and your login account.

Use this section to move from one related screen to another.

configuration, and make configuration changes.

1.7 The Summary Screen

Use this screen to see the summary of your HT-EMN2’s basic settings. You can turn auto sync on or off, reboot and factory reset the HT-EMN2.

Click HT-EMN2. The following screen displays.

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Figure 5: The HT-EMN2: Summary Screen

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The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 5: The HT-EMN2: Summary Screen

status system information

status HardWare version

status sdk version This displays the version number of the HT-EMN2’s driver.

status system up time This displays the system up time of the HT-EMN2.

status local network

status lan ipaddr This displays the IP address of the HT-EMN2.

status local netmask This displays the local netmask of the HT-EMN2.

This displays the hardware version number of the HTEMN2’s driver.

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Table 5: The HT-EMN2: Summary Screen (continued)

status mac This displays the MAC address of the HT-EMN2.

Local Network Link Info

Link State This displays the link status of the HT-EMN2’s local

network.

Link Duplex This displays the link duplex of the HT-EMN2’s local

network.

Link Speed This displays the link speed of the HT-EMN2’s local

network.

Wireless Network

MAC Address This displays the Media Access Control (MAC) address of

each network device connected on the wireless network.

Aid This displays the wireless hearing aid solution on the

wireless network.

PSM This displays the power saving mode on the wireless

network.

MimoPS This displays the Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO)

power save mode

MCS This displays the modulation and coding scheme on the

wireless network.

BW This displays the bandwidth on the wireless network.

SGI This displays the short guard interval on the wireless

network.

STBC This displays the space-time block codes on the wireless

network.

Auto SYNC Click this to turn the auto sync on or off.

Reboot/ Factory Reset

Reboot Click this to restart your HT-EMN2.

Factory Reset

Click this to return your CGNVM to its factory default settings.

NOTE: When you do this, all your user-configured

settings are lost, and cannot be retrieved.

on the wireless network.

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Wireless overview

This section describes some of the concepts related to the 2.4G and 5G Wireless screens.

2.1 Wireless Networking Basics

Your HT-EMN2’s wireless network is part of the Local Area Network (LAN), known as the Wireless LAN (WLAN). The WLAN is a network of radio links between the HTEMN2 and the other computers and devices that connect to it.

2.2 Architecture

The wireless network consists of two types of device: access points (APs) and clients.

The access point controls the network, providing a wireless connection to each

client.

The wireless clients connect to the access point in order to receive a wireless

connection to the WAN and the wired LAN.

The HT-EMN2 is the access point, and the computers you connect to the HT-EMN2 are the wireless clients.

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2.3 Wireless Standards

The way in which wireless devices communicate with one another is standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The IEEE standards pertaining to wireless LANs are identified by their 802.11 designation. There are a variety of WLAN standards, but the HT-EMN2 supports the following (in order of adoption - old to new - and data transfer speeds - low to high):

IEEE 802.11b (2.4G)

IEEE 802.11g (2.4G)

IEEE 802.11n (2.4G/ 5G)

IEEE 802.11ac (5G only)

2.4 Service Sets and SSIDs

Each wireless network, including all the devices that comprise it, is known as a Service Set.

NOTE: Depending on its capabilities and configuration, a single wireless access

point may control multiple Service Sets; this is often done to provide different service or security levels to different clients.

Each Service Set is identified by a Service Set IDentifier (SSID). This is the name of the network. Wireless clients must know the SSID in order to be able to connect to the AP. You can configure the HT-EMN2 to broadcast the SSID (in which case, any client who scans the airwaves can discover the SSID), or to “hide” the SSID (in which case it is not broadcast, and only users who already know the SSID can connect).

2.5 Wireless Security

Radio is inherently an insecure medium, since it can be intercepted by anybody in the coverage area with a radio receiver. Therefore, a variety of techniques exist to control authentication (identifying who should be allowed to join the network) and encryption (signal scrambling so that only authenticated users can decode the transmitted data). The sophistication of each security method varies, as does its effectiveness. The HTEMN2 supports the following wireless security protocols (in order of effectiveness):

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WEP (the Wired Equivalency Protocol): this protocol uses a series of “keys” or

data strings to authenticate the wireless client with the AP, and to encrypt data sent over the wireless link. WEP is a deprecated protocol, and should only be used when it is the only security standard supported by the wireless clients. WEP provides only a nominal level of security, since widely-available software exists that can break it in a matter of minutes.

WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key): WPA was created to

solve the inadequacies of WEP. There are two types of WPA: the “enterprise” version (known simply as WPA) requires the use of a central authentication database server, whereas the “personal” version (supported by the HT-EMN2) allows users to authenticate using a “pre-shared key” or password instead. While WPA provides good security, it is still vulnerable to “brute force” password-guessing attempts (in which an attacker simply barrages the AP with join requests using different passwords), so for optimal security it is advised that you use a random password of thirteen characters or more, containing no “dictionary” words.

WPA2-PSK: WPA2 is an improvement on WPA. The primary difference is that

WPA uses the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption standard (which has been shown to have certain possible weaknesses), whereas WPA2 uses the stronger Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in the Counter mode with Cipher block chaining Message authentication code Protocol (CCMP), which has received the US government’s seal of approval for communications up to the Top Secret security level. Since WPA2-PSK uses the same pre-shared key mechanism as WPA-PSK, the same caveat against using insecure or simple passwords applies.

2.5.1 WPS

WiFi-Protected Setup (WPS) is a standardized method of allowing wireless devices to quickly and easily join wireless networks, while maintaining a good level of security. The HT-EMN2 provides two methods of WPS authentication:

Push-Button Configuration (PBC): when the user presses the PBC button on

the AP (either a physical button, or a virtual button in the GUI), any user of a wireless client that supports WPS can press the corresponding PBC button on the client within two minutes to join the network.

Personal Identification Number (PIN) Configuration: all WPS-capable

devices possess a PIN (usually to be found printed on a sticker on the device’s housing). When you configure another device to use the same PIN, the two devices authenticate with one another.

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Once authenticated, devices that have joined a network via WPS use the WPA2 security standard.

2.6 Guest Networks

Your HT-EMN2 supports the creation of a wireless guest network. A guest network enables you to allow temporary visitors to access your wireless Internet connection without revealing your primary network password(s). Computers connected to the guest network can access the Internet connection only, and have no access to other computers or devices on the wireless or wired network.

2.7 MAC Addresses

Every network device possesses a Media Access Control (MAC) address. This is a unique alphanumeric code, given to the device at the factory, which in most cases cannot be changed (although some devices are capable of “MAC spoofing”, where they impersonate another device’s MAC address).

MAC addresses are the most reliable way of identifying network devices, since IP addresses tend to change over time (whether manually altered, or updated via DHCP).

Each MAC address displays as six groups of two hexadecimal digits separated by colons (or, occasionally, dashes) for example 00:AA:FF:1A:B5:74.

NOTE: Each group of two hexadecimal digits is known as an “octet”, since it

represents eight bits.

Bear in mind that a MAC address does not precisely represent a computer on your network (or elsewhere), it represents a network device, which may be part of a computer (or other device). For example, if a single computer has an Ethernet card (to connect to your HT-EMN2 via one of the LAN ports) and also has a wireless card (to connect to your HT-EMN2 over the wireless interface) the MAC addresses of the two cards will be different. In the case of the HT-EMN2, each internal module (cable modem module, Ethernet module, wireless module, etc.) possesses its own MAC address.

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2.8 Wireless Device Filtering

Every networking device has a unique Media Access Control (MAC) address that uniquely identifies it on the network. When you enable MAC address filtering on the HT-EMN2’s wireless network, you can set up a list of devices, identified by their MAC addresses, and deny them access to the HT-EMN2’s wireless network.

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2.4G Wireless Settings

This chapter describes the screens that display when you click 2.4G Wireless Settings in the toolbar. It contains the following sections:

The Basic Screen on page 27

The Security Screen on page 30

The WPS Screen on page 32

3.1 The Basic Screen

Use this screen to configure your HT-EMN2’s basic 2.4G wireless settings. You can turn the wireless module on or off, select the wireless mode and channel, and configure the wireless network’s SSID settings.

Click 2.4G Wireless Settings > Basic. The following screen displays.

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Figure 6: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 6: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen

Wireless Network

Radio On/Off Use this field to turn the 2.4GHz wireless network on or

off.

Network Mode Select the type of wireless network that you want to use:

802.11 b/g Mixed: use IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g

802.11 11b Only: use IEEE 802.11b

802.11 11g Only: use IEEE 802.11g

802.11 b/g/n Mixed: use IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g

and 802.11n

802.11 11n Only: use IEEE 802.11n

802.11 g/n Mixed: use IEEE 802.11g and 802.11n

Only wireless clients that support the network protocol you select can connect to the wireless network. If in doubt, use 11b/g/n (default).

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Table 6: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen (continued)

Network Name

(SSID0)

(Multiple SSID)

BSSID This field displays the Basic Service Set IDentifier of the

Channel This displays the radio frequency (RF) channel on which

Enter the name that you want to use for this SSID. This is the name that identifies your network, and to which wireless clients connect.

 Select Hidden to hide the 2.4GHz SSID.

 Select Enable to turn the 2.4GHz Multiple SSID on.

It is suggested that you change the SSID from its default, for security reasons.

target wireless network. This is usually the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the target network device.

the HT-EMN2 is transmitting and receiving over the wireless network.

The channel number displays, followed by the channel’s frequency in MHz.

Figure 7: Channel (Frequency) Options

Channel Bandwidth Use this to select the available bandwidth.

WMM(QoS) Use this to select whether WiFi MultiMedia (WMM)

Quality of Service (QoS) settings are Enabled or Disabled on this SSID.

Apply Click this to save your changes to the fields in this screen.

Cancel Click this to return the fields in this screen to their last-

saved values without saving your changes.

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3.2 The Security Screen

Use this screen to configure your HT-EMN2’s 2.4G wireless network authentication and encryption.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you set up security on your network;

otherwise, anyone in the radio coverage area can access your network.

Click 2.4G Wireless Settings > Security. The following screen displays.

Figure 8: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Security Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 7: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen

Select SSID

SSID choice Your HT-EMN2 has multiple SSIDs. Click the SSID you

wish to configure to see its security fields.

SSID

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Table 7: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen (continued)

Security Mode Select the type of security that you want to use.

Select Disable to use no security. Anyone in the

coverage area can enter your network.

Select OPENWEP to use the Wired Equivalent

Privacy security protocol.

Select WPA-PSK to use the WiFi Protected Access

(Personal) security protocol.

Select WPA2-PSK to use the WiFi Protected Access

2 (Personal) security protocol.

Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK to use both the WPA

and the WPA2 security protocols; clients that support WPA2 connect using this protocol, whereas those that support only WPA connect using this protocol.

Due to inherent security vulnerabilities, it is suggested that you use WEP only if it is the only security protocol your wireless clients support. Under almost all circumstances, you should use one of the WPA options.

WPA

WPA Algorithms

Pass Phrase Enter the security key or password that you want to use for

Select the type of encryption you want to use. The options that display depend on the Security Mode you selected.

WEP:

 Select WEP64 to use a ten-digit security key.

 Select WEP128 to use a twenty-six-digit security key.

WPA, WPA2 and WPA/WPA2:

Select TKIP to use the Temporal Key Integrity

Protocol.

Select AES to use the Advanced Encryption

Standard.

 Select TKIP/AES to allow clients using either

encryption type to connect to the HT-EMN.

your wireless network. You will need to enter this key into your wireless clients in order to allow them to connect to the network.

Access Policy

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Table 7: The 2.4G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen (continued)

Policy Use this to select Disable, Allow or Reject the access.

Add a station Mac Use this to add the Media Access Control (MAC) address

Disable, Allow or Reject the access of the device(s).

Apply Click this to save your changes to the fields in this

screen.

Cancel Click this to return the fields in this screen to their last-

saved values without saving your changes.

3.3 The WPS Screen

Use this screen to manage your HT-EMN2’s 2.4G WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).

Click 2.4G Wireless Settings > WPS. The following screen displays.

Figure 9: The 2.4 G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 8: The 2.4 G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen

WPS Config

WPS Use this to Enable or Disable the WPS function.

Apply Click this to save your changes to the fields in this screen.

WPS Summary (Displays when you turn the WPS function on.)

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Table 8: The 2.4 G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen (continued)

WPS Current Status This displays whether or not the HT-EMN2 is using WiFi

Protected Setup.

WPS Configured This displays the status of the WiFi Protected Setup

configuration.

WPS SSID This displays the SSID of the WiFi Protected Setup

configuration.

AP PIN Click Generate to see the AP PIN.

Reset OOB Click Reset OOB to reset WPS AP to the OOB (out of

box) configuration.

WPS Progress (Displays when you turn the WPS function on.)

WPS mode Use these buttons to run WiFi Protected Setup (WPS):

Click the PBC button and then Push Button to begin

the Push-Button Configuration process. You must then press the PBC button on your client wireless devices within two minutes in order to register them on your wireless network.

Click the PIN button to begin the PIN configuration

process. In the screen that displays, enter the WPS PIN that you want to use for the HT-EMN2, or the WPS PIN of the client device you want to add to the network.

PIN Enter the WPS PIN that you want to use for the HT-

EMN2, or the WPS PIN of the client device you want to add to the network.

Apply Click this to save your changes to the fields in this

screen.

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5G Wireless Settings

This chapter describes the screens that display when you click 5G Wireless Settings in the toolbar. It contains the following sections:

The Basic Screen on page 34

The Security Screen on page 37

The WPS Screen on page 39

4.1 The Basic Screen

Use this screen to configure your HT-EMN2’s basic 5G wireless settings. You can turn the wireless module on or off, select the wireless mode and channel, and configure the wireless network’s SSID settings.

Click 5G Wireless Settings > Basic. The following screen displays.

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Figure 10: The 5G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 9: The 5G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen

Wireless Network

Radio On/Off Use this field to turn the 5GHz wireless network on or

off.

Network Mode Select the type of wireless network that you want to use:

802.11 11a Only: use IEEE 802.11a

802.11 a/n Mixed: use IEEE 802.11a and 802.11n

802.11 11n Only: use IEEE 802.11n

802.11 vht ac/an/a: use IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11an/

and 802.11a

802.11 vht ac/an: use IEEE 802.11ac and

802.11an

Only wireless clients that support the network protocol you select can connect to the wireless network. If in doubt, use 11vht ac/an/n (default).

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Table 9: The 5G Wireless Settings: Basic Screen (continued)

Network Name

(SSID0)

(Multiple SSID)

BSSID This field displays the Basic Service Set IDentifier of the

Channel This displays the radio frequency (RF) channel on which

Enter the name that you want to use for this SSID. This is the name that identifies your network, and to which wireless clients connect.

 Select Hidden to hide the 5GHz SSID.

 Select Enable to turn the 5GHz Multiple SSID on.

It is suggested that you change the SSID from its default, for security reasons.

target wireless network. This is usually the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the target network device.

the HT-EMN2 is transmitting and receiving over the wireless network.

The channel number displays, followed by the channel’s frequency in MHz.

Figure 11: Channel Options

Channel Bandwidth Use this to select the available bandwidth.

WMM(QoS) Use this field to select whether WiFi MultiMedia (WMM)

Quality of Service (QoS) settings are Enabled or Disabled on this SSID.

Apply Click this to save your changes to the fields in this screen.

Cancel Click this to return the fields in this screen to their last-

saved values without saving your changes.

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4.2 The Security Screen

Use this screen to configure your HT-EMN2’s 5G wireless network authentication and encryption.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you set up security on your network;

otherwise, anyone in the radio coverage area can access your network.

Click 5G Wireless Settings > Security. The following screen displays.

Figure 12: The 5G Wireless Settings: Security Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 10: The 5G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen

Select SSID

SSID choice Your HT-EMN2 has multiple SSIDs. Click the SSID you

wish to configure to see its security fields.

SSID

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Table 10: The 5G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen (continued)

Security Mode Select the type of security that you want to use.

Select Disable to use no security. Anyone in the

coverage area can enter your network.

Select OPENWEP to use the Wired Equivalent

Privacy security protocol.

Select WPA-PSK to use the WiFi Protected Access

(Personal) security protocol.

Select WPA2-PSK to use the WiFi Protected Access

2 (Personal) security protocol.

Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK to use both the WPA

and the WPA2 security protocols; clients that support WPA2 connect using this protocol, whereas those that support only WPA connect using this protocol.

WPA

WPA Algorithms

Pass Phrase Enter the security key or password that you want to use for

Select the type of encryption you want to use. The options that display depend on the Security Mode you selected.

WEP:

 Select WEP64 to use a ten-digit security key.

 Select WEP128 to use a twenty-six-digit security key.

WPA, WPA2 and WPA/WPA2:

Select TKIP to use the Temporal Key Integrity

Protocol.

Select AES to use the Advanced Encryption

Standard.

 Select TKIP/AES to allow clients using either

encryption type to connect to the HT-EMN.

your wireless network. You will need to enter this key into your wireless clients in order to allow them to connect to the network.

Access Policy

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Table 10: The 5G Wireless Settings: Security Settings Screen (continued)

Policy Use this to select Disable, Allow or Reject the access.

Add a station Mac Use this to add the Media Access Control (MAC) address

Disable, Allow or Reject the access of the device(s).

Apply Click this to save your changes to the fields in this

screen.

Cancel Click this to return the fields in this screen to their last-

saved values without saving your changes.

4.3 The WPS Screen

Use this screen to manage your HT-EMN2’s 5G WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).

Click 5G Wireless Settings > WPS. The following screen displays.

Figure 13: The 5G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 11: The 5G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen

WPS Config

WPS Use this to Enable or Disable the WPS function.

Apply Click this to save your changes to the fields in this screen.

WPS Summary (Displays when you turn the WPS function on.)

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Table 11: The 5G Wireless Settings: WPS Screen (continued)

WPS Current Status This displays whether or not the HT-EMN2 is using WiFi

Protected Setup.

WPS Configured This displays the status of the WiFi Protected Setup

configuration.

WPS SSID This displays the SSID of the WiFi Protected Setup

configuration.

AP PIN Click Generate to see the AP PIN.

Reset OOB Click Reset OOB to reset WPS AP to the OOB (out of

box) configuration.

WPS Progress (Displays when you turn the WPS function on.)

WPS mode Use these buttons to run WiFi Protected Setup (WPS):

Click the PBC button and then Push Button to begin

the Push-Button Configuration process. You must then press the PBC button on your client wireless devices within two minutes in order to register them on your wireless network.

Click the PIN button to begin the PIN configuration

process. In the screen that displays, enter the WPS PIN that you want to use for the HT-EMN2, or the WPS PIN of the client device you want to add to the network.

PIN Enter the WPS PIN that you want to use for the HT-

EMN2, or the WPS PIN of the client device you want to add to the network.

Apply Click this to save your changes to the fields in this

screen.

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MoCA

This chapter describes the screens that display when you click MoCA in the toolbar. It contains the following sections:

MoCA Overview on page 41

The MoCA Information Screen on page 44

The MoCA Setup Screen on page 45

5.1 MoCA Overview

This section describes some of the concepts related to the MoCA screens.

5.1.1 The Multimedia over Coax Alliance

The Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) is a non-profit technology alliance, which defines a set of specifications for the delivery of high-speed data, such as HD video, over your building’s existing co-axial cabling network. Co-axial, or coax (pronounced “ko-axe”) cable is already incorporated into most buildings for the transmission of RF signals, traditionally for relaying television broadcasts from a TV antenna, satellite or cable box to individual televisions around the building.

MoCA devices allow you use the coax cable network as an extension of your building’s existing IP network, which includes both wired (Ethernet) and wireless (WiFi) traffic. Because they bridge the two networks, they are known as Ethernet-toCoax Bridges, or ECBs.

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Figure 14: Bridging the Gap Between IP and Coaxial Networks

MoCA traffic on the coax network does not interfere with existing broadcasts from cable, telco, IPTV or satellite service providers, as it makes use of a previouslyunused segment of the RF spectrum. The medium is ideal for real-time applications, providing high data throughput (100Mbps~1Gbps) with low latency, jitter or data loss. Also, coax cabling is generally better-shielded than IP networking media, especially wireless.

Applications to which MoCA networking is well-suited include:

Video on Demand (VoD)

Multi-room, multi-camera Digital Video Recording (DVR)

Gaming (LAN or online multiplayer)

Internet video

Home automation

Video conferencing

5.1.1.1 Horizontal vs. Vertical Communications

Unlike traditional coax networking (TV, satellite, IPTV, etc.) MoCA devices do not need to receive data from a single source. It is “outlet-to-outlet”. Each MoCA network uses a Network Controller (NC) to manage the network’s communications, but any ECB on the network is capable of acting as the NC. By default, the NC is chosen by negotiation between all ECBs on the network, based on factors such as signal strength.

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“Outlet-to-outlet” communications are also known as “splitter jumping”. Traditional cable networking commonly utilized splitters to split a single incoming signal into two outgoing signals. With MoCA, communications between devices connected to each splitter output are possible. For this reason, MoCA communications can be considered “horizontal”, as opposed to traditional “vertical” cable communications.

Figure 15: Traditional Vertical CATV vs. Horizontal MoCA Networking

5.1.1.2 Example MoCA Mesh Network

MoCA devices form a full “mesh”, or peer-to-peer network (where all devices communicate directly with one another). In the following example, four MoCA devices connect directly to and from one another, via ECBs, forming 12 unique MoCA links (or 6 bidirectional links).

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Figure 16: Example MoCA Peer-to-Peer Network

5.2 The MoCA Information Screen

Use this screen to view general information about the HT-EMN2’s MoCA-related settings.

Click MoCA > MoCA Information. The following screen displays.

Figure 17: The MoCA: MoCA Information Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 12: The MoCA: MoCA Information Screen

Node type This displays the Node Type of your HT-EMN2.

My MoCA Version This displays the version number of the firmware

currently running on your HT-EMN2’s MoCA module.

Network MoCA Version This displays the version number of this HT-EMN2 in

your MoCA network.

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Table 12: The MoCA: MoCA Information Screen (continued)

Link Status This displays whether or not the HT-EMN2 is connected

over the cable network.

Coax TX This displays the transmission (TX) power of the HT-

EMN2 on the cable network, from 0 (extremely weak) to 10 (extremely strong).

Coax RX This displays the strength of the signal that the HT-

EMN2 is receiving (RX) on the cable network, from 0 (extremely weak) to 10 (extremely strong).

5.3 The MoCA Setup Screen

Use this screen to view and make changes to the HT-EMN2’s cable network settings.

NOTE: Do not change any of the settings in this screen unless you have a good

reason to do so!

Click MoCA > MoCA Setup. The following screen displays.

Figure 18: The MoCA: MoCA Setup Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 13: The MoCA: Coax Settings Screen

Network Search Use this to Enable or Disable MoCA function.

Last Operating Frequency

Use this to set operation frequency of MoCA.

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Table 13: The MoCA: Coax Settings Screen (continued)

TxPower Level Use this field to set the power at which the HT-EMN2

transmits (TX) over the cable network, from 0 to 10.

Beacon Power Level Use this field to set the HT-EMN2’s beacon power on

the cable network, from 0 to 10. The MoCA beacon allows other devices on the cable network to detect the HT-EMN2.

Preferred NC Each MoCA network has a Network Coordinator (NC)

which acts as a manager for all the other devices on the cable network.

By default, the NC is chosen from the pool of MoCA

devices based on its suitability (signal strength, etc.) To base NC status on merit, or if you have specified another device as “preferred” and do not want the HT-EMN2 to compete with it, select Auto- negotiated.

When one device is set to be the “preferred” NC, it

will be the NC whenever it is available on the network (if multiple devices are “preferred”, the most suitable one will be chosen). Select Preferred to add the HT-EMN2 to the preferred group.

Channel Plan The MoCA specification defines several channel plans

for communication on the cable network (see MoCA

Overview on page 41). This field allows you to select the

channel plan that you want the HT-EMN2 to use.

Select the channel plan that you wish to use from the dropdown list.

Figure 19: Channel Plan Options

Security  Select Enabled to turn MoCA security on. Only

MoCA devices configured to use the Password you define can access the network.

 Select Disabled to turn MoCA security off. Any

MoCA device can access the network.

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Table 13: The MoCA: Coax Settings Screen (continued)

Password When MoCA Security is Enabled, enter the password you

want to use on the MoCA in this field. Only MoCA devices configured to use this password can access the network.

Apply Click this to save your changes to the fields in this

screen.

Cancel Click this to return the fields in this screen to their last-

saved values without saving your changes.

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Troubleshooting

Use this section to solve common problems with the HT-EMN2 and your network. It contains the following sections:

None of the LEDs Turn On on page 48

One of the LEDs does not Display as Expected on page 49

I Forgot the HT-EMN2’s IP Address on page 49

I Forgot the HT-EMN2’s Admin Username or Password on page 49

I Cannot Access the HT-EMN2 or the Internet on page 49

I Cannot Connect My Wireless Device on page 50

Problem: None of the LEDs Turn On

The HT-EMN2 is not receiving power, or there is a fault with the device.

1 Ensure that you are using the correct power adaptor.

Using a power adaptor other than the one that came with your HT-EMN2

can damage the HT-EMN2.

2 Ensure that the power adaptor is connected to the HT-EMN2 and the wall socket

(or other power source) correctly.

3 Ensure that the power source is functioning correctly. Replace any broken fuses

or reset any tripped circuit breakers.

4 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor to the power source and the HT-

EMN2.

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If none of the above steps solve the problem, consult your vendor.

Problem: One of the LEDs does not Display as Expected

1 Ensure that you understand the LED’s normal behavior (see LEDs on page 13).

2 Ensure that the HT-EMN2’s hardware is connected correctly; see the Quick

Installation Guide.

3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor to the HT-EMN2.

4 If none of the above steps solve the problem, consult your vendor.

Problem: I Forgot the HT-EMN2’s IP Address

1 The HT-EMN2’s default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.254.

2 If you once changed the defalt IP address, press reset button more rhan 5

seconds to set HT-EMN2 back to factory defalt setting.

3 Depending on your operating system and your network, you may be able to find

the HT-EMN2’s IP address by looking up your computer’s default gateway. To do this on (most) Windows machines, click Start > Run, enter “cmd”, and then enter “ipconfig”. Get the IP address of the Default Gateway, and enter it in your browser’s address bar.

Problem: I Forgot the HT-EMN2’s Admin Username or Password

The default username is cusadmin, and the default password is password.

Problem: I Cannot Access the HT-EMN2 or the Internet

1 Ensure that you are using the correct IP address for the HT-EMN2.

2 Check your network’s hardware connections, and that the HT-EMN2’s LEDs

display correctly (see LEDs on page 13).

3 Make sure that your computer is on the same subnet as the HT-EMN2; see IP

Address Setup on page 16.

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If you are attempting to connect over the wireless network, there may be a

problem with the wireless connection. Connect via a LAN port instead.

5 If the above steps do not work, you need to reset the HT-EMN2. See The

Summary Screen on page 19. All user-configured data is lost, and the HT-EMN2

is returned to its default settings. If you previously backed-up a more recent version your HT-EMN2’s settings, you can now upload them to the HT-EMN2; see The Backup Screen on page 82.

6 If the problem persists, contact your vendor.

Problem: I Cannot Connect My Wireless Device

1 Ensure that your wireless client device is functioning properly, and is configured

correctly. See the wireless client’s documentation if unsure.

2 Ensure that the wireless client is within the HT-EMN2’s radio coverage area.

Bear in mind that physical obstructions (walls, floors, trees, etc.) and electrical interference (other radio transmitters, microwave ovens, etc) reduce your HTEMN2’s signal quality and coverage area.

3 Ensure that the HT-EMN2 and the wireless client are set to use the same

wireless mode, SSID and security settings (see The Basic Screen on page 27 and The following table describes the labels in this screen. on page 32).

4 Re-enter any security credentials (WEP keys, WPA(2)-PSK password, or WPS

PIN).

5 If you are using WPS’s PBC (push-button configuration) feature, ensure that you

are pressing the button on the HT-EMN2 and the button on the wireless client within 2 minutes of one another.

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Numbers

802.11b/g/n 23

access point 10, 22, 27, 41 accounts, login 18 address, IP 16 address, IP, local 16 AP 10, 22, 27, 41 automation 42

coax 45 conventions, document 3 customer support 3

default 44, 45 default IP address 16 default username and password 18 defaults 44, 45 DHCP 16 Digital Video Recording 42 document conventions 3 DVR 42

backup 44, 45 bar, navigation 19 beacon 46 bridge 45 buttons 11

cable connection 10, 27, 41 cable modem 10, 27, 41 channel 46 channel plan 46 clients, wireless 22

ECB 42 ETH 15 Ethernet cables 12 Ethernet port 16

factory defaults 44, 45

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graphical user interface 10 GUI 10, 18 GUI overview 18

hardware 11 home automation 42

IEEE 802.11b/g/n 23 interface, user 10 Internet video 42 IP address 16, 49 IP address setup 16, 17 IP address, default 16 IP address, local 16

MAC address 25 MAC filtering 11, 26 main window 19 Media Access Control address 25 mesh 43 MoCA 22, 41, 44 modem 10, 27, 41 Multimedia over Coax Alliance 22, 41 multiplayer gaming 42

navigation 19 navigation bar 19 NC 42, 46 Network Controller 42, 46

LAN 22 LAN 1~4 12 LAN gaming 42 LEDs 13, 48, 50 lights 13 local IP address 16 logging in 18 login accounts 18 login screen 16

online gaming 42 outlet-to-outlet 43 overview, GUI 18

password 49 password and username 18 PBC configuration 24 peer-to-peer 43 PIN configuration 11, 24 port, Ethernet 16 ports 11

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push-button configuration 11

radio coverage 30, 32, 37, 39 radio links 22 reboot 44, 45 RJ45 connectors 12

security, wireless 11 service set 23 splitter 43 splitter jumping 43 SSID 19, 23, 27, 34 subnet 16 subnet, IP 16 support, customer 3

TCP/IP 17 transmission power 46

video 42 video conferencing 42 Video on Demand 42 VoD 42

WEP 11, 23 WiFi Protected Setup 11 Wifi Protected Setup 24 window, main 19 Windows XP 17 wireless access point 10, 27, 41 wireless clients 22 wireless connection 50 wireless networking standards 23 wireless security 11, 23 wireless security settings 30, 32, 37, 39 wireless settings 27, 34 wireless settings, basic 19, 27, 34 WLAN 22 WPA2 25 WPA2-PSK 11, 23 WPA-PSK 11, 23 WPS 11, 19, 24, 27, 34

user interface 10 username 49 username and password 18

XP, Windows 17

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