Senao Networks RB9260 Users Manual
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ERB9260
300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender
V1.3
300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender
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Table of Contents
1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Hardware Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Before you Begin ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Considerations for Wireless Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7) ...................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Apple Mac X OS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
5 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
6 Configuring Range Extender ......................................................................................................................................... 15
7 Quick Setup Range Extender ......................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1 Manual Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
7.2 One-Touch Setup (WPS) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
8 System .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Operation Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
8.2 Status ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
8.3 DHCP (Client Router mode) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
8.4 Schedule (Client Router mode) ................................................................................................................................................................ 31
8.5 Event Log ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
8.6 Monitor ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
9 Wireless ............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
9.1 Status ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
9.2 Basic ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
9.3 Advanced ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
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9.4 Security (Repeater mode) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
9.5 Filter (Repeater mode) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
9.6 WPS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
9.7 Client List (Repeater mode) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 54
9.8 AP Profile .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
10 Network ........................................................................................................................................................................ 57
10.1 Status ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
10.2 LAN ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
10.3 WAN (Client Router mode) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 60
10.3.1 Static IP Address ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
10.3.2 Dynamic IP Address ................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
10.3.3 PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
10.3.4 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) ....................................................................................................................................... 63
11 Firewall (Client Router mode) .................................................................................................................................... 65
11.1 Enable ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
11.2 DMZ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
11.3 DoS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
11.4 MAC Filter ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
11.5 IP Filter .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
11.6 URL Filter .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
12 Advanced (Client Router mode) ................................................................................................................................ 72
12.1 Network Address Translation (NAT) ....................................................................................................................................................... 72
12.2 Port Mapping ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
12.3 Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
12.4 Port Triggering ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
12.5 Application Layer Gateway (ALG) ............................................................................................................................................................ 76
12.6 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ................................................................................................................................................................ 77
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12.7 Quality of Service (QoS) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 78
12.8 Static Routing ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
12.9 Dynamic Routing ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
12.10 Routing Table ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
13 Management ................................................................................................................................................................ 84
13.1 Admin ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
13.2 Firmware ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
13.3 Configure ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
13.4 Reset .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
14 Tools .............................................................................................................................................................................. 90
14.1 Time Setting .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
14.2 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) (Client Router mode) ...................................................................................................................................... 91
14.3 Diagnosis .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
15 Wizard (Repeater mode) ............................................................................................................................................ 93
16 Logout ........................................................................................................................................................................... 94
17 Building a Wireless Network ...................................................................................................................................... 95
17.1 Repeater Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 95
17.2 Client Bridge Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
17.3 Client Router Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Appendix A – FCC Interference Statement .......................................................................................................................... 98
Appendix B – Industry Canada statement ........................................................................................................................... 99
Appendix C – Product Specification ..................................................................................................................................... 99
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1 Package Contents
EnGenius Range Extender
AC Plug
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM with User Manual and Setup Utility
Quick Installation Guide
2 Introduction
ERB9260 is a 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n 300Mbps Repeater Extender. Range Extender solves the signal attenuation (limited
coverage) problem by literally repeating / extending AP radio signal to dead-spots. Repeater clones AP and serves as a
subsidiary entity to its clients. It supports latest industrial standard security settings WEP, WPA & WPA2.
ERB9260 offers an easy way to extend your wireless AP coverage without changing IP address settings. It is truly user
friendly network gear for home users.
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RJ45
This is RJ45 LAN port.
LAN: Connect to a computer, switch or hub.
On/Off Switch
You can manually turn on/off the device using this slide switch.
O: Off I: ON
3 Hardware Overview
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LED Lights
icon
Description
Wireless LAN
Color – Blue
Lights when Wireless signal is activated.
Blinks when Wireless data transfer.
WPS
Color – Blue
Blinks when WPS handshake is initialized.
LAN
Color – Blue
Lights when wired network device is connected to RJ45 port.
Blinks when data transfer occurs on RJ45 port.
Power
Color – Blue
Lights when device is powered ON.
Blinks device is Reset.
Signal
Strength
Signal indicator shows AP signal strength.
Green – Strong
Yellow – Normal
Red – Weak
Buttons
icon
Description
WPS
Press this button to initialize WPS process.
Hold this button for 15 seconds to Reset to Factory Defaults.
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4 Before you Begin
This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the Range Extender is very
important to avoid poor signal reception and performance. Avoid placing the device in enclosed spaces
such as a closet, cabinet or wardrobe.
4.1 Considerations for Wireless Installation
The operating distance of all wireless devices cannot be pre-determined due to a number of
unknown obstacles in the environment that the device is deployed. These could be the number,
thickness and location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through.
Here are some key guidelines to ensure that you have the optimal wireless range.
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the EnGenius access point and other network
devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce the signal strength, the degradation
depends on the building’s material.
2. Building materials makes a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on
range. Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through a drywall or open doorways. Materials such
as glass, steel, metal, concrete, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets and brick will also degrade your wireless signal.
3. Interferences can also come from your other electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. The most usual
types are microwaves, or cordless phones.
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4.2 Computer Settings (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7)
This device can be configured as a Repeater, Client Bridge and Client Router. The default IP address of the device is
192.168.1.2 (In Repeater Mode as default). In order to log into this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings
of your PC/Notebook.
Click Start button and open Control Panel.
Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7
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Windows XP, click [Network Connection]
Windows Vista, click [View Network Status and Tasks] then [Manage Network Connections]
Windows 7, click [View Network Status and Tasks] then [Change adapter settings]
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Right click on [Local Area Connection] and select [Properties].
Check “Client for Microsoft Networks”, “File and Printer
Sharing for Microsoft Networks”, and “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)” is ticked. If not, please install them.
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Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click [Properties]
Select “Obtain an IP Address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
server address automatically” then click [OK].
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4.3 Apple Mac X OS
Go to System Preferences > Network
Under Network setting, select Using DHCP.
Click Apply when done.
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5 Hardware Installation
Power On:
Use the AC Power cord to connect the device and outlet or any other power supplies to provide the electricity to the
device.
Make sure On/Off switch is on the right side where the symbol indicates “I”.
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Switch/Hub
or PC/Laptop
Connect the network cable to the RJ45 port.
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IP Address
192.168.1.2
Username / Password
admin / admin
Wireless Mode
Enable
Wireless SSID
EnGeniusxxxxxx
Wireless Security
None
6 Configuring Range Extender
This section will show you how to configure the device using the web-based configuration interface.
Please use your wireless network adapter to connect the Range Extender.
Default Settings
There are two ways to setup Range Extender.
1. Quick Setup
2. Smart Setup.
Please refer to Section 7 for detail information.
For expert users, if you need to configure advanced settings, please make use of the “expert mode” under Section 8.
Note: xxxxxx mentioned in the wireless SSID above is the last 6 characters of your device MAC Address. This can be found on the device body label
and is unique for each device.
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7 Quick Setup Range Extender
7.1 Manual Setup
1. Plug ERB9260 into power outlet.
2. Disable or turn off any wireless connections present on the computer being
used to configure the Range Extender before setting up ERB9260.
3. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet/RJ45
connector on the top of the Range Extender and the other end to Ethernet port
on your PC/ laptop.
4. Open a web browser and enter the default IP Address of the Range Extender http://192.168.1.2
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5. Click Scan Now and you will see all of the wireless networks in the range of the ERB9260.
6. Select the target router and click Connect
7. Enter the password if your target router is encrypted. Click Connect.
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8. The connection is established successfully between your AP/Router and ERB9260. Now the ERB9260’s SSID is identical to
with the router’s SSID.
Note: Remove the Ethernet cable from ERB9260 and the computer and enable your wireless interface before using.
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7.2 One-Touch Setup (WPS)
1. Click [WPS] button on ERB9260
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2. Click [WPS] button on the Access Point.
Note:
It may take up to 60 seconds for ERB9260 to clone the AP. Please wait until WPS led stops blinking and stay ON.
If the connection is successful. There will be TWO HomeAP in the environment.
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3. Please rescan the APs and reconnect to the HomeAP closest to you. Your wireless card should pick up the AP with
strongest signal as you roam.
Note: To re-configure the extender you can enter http://erb9260 to enter the WEB configurator or reset the extender to
default by press the WPS button for 15 seconds.
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Expert Mode
8 System
8.1 Operation Mode
Each of the operating modes offers different features. In order to switch the operating mode, select it from the System >>
Operation Mode. There are three operation modes: Repeater, Client Bridge and Client Router.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the change to take effect. Click on the OK
button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and restarts into the new operating mode.
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System
Operation Mode
The device is currently in which mode.
System Time
The device’s system time.
If this is incorrect, please set the time in the Tools / Time page.
System Up Time
The duration about the device has been operating without powering down or reboot.
Hardware Version and
Serial Number
Hardware information for this device.
Kernel and Application
version
Firmware information for this device.
8.2 Status
This page allows you to monitor the status of the device.
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WLAN Repeater Information (Repeater mode)
Connection Status
The connection status: Successful or Fail.
Channel
The wireless channel in use.
ESSID
The SSID (Network Name) of the wireless network.
Security
Wireless encryption for this SSID.
BSSID
The MAC address of this SSID.
Data Rate
The Data Rate in use.
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WLAN Settings (Repeater mode)
Channel
The wireless channel in use.
ESSID
The SSID (Network Name) of the wireless network.
Security
Wireless encryption for this SSID.
BSSID
The MAC address of this SSID.
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WAN Settings (Client Router)
Attain IP Protocol
Method used to connect to the Internet. This is your WAN connection type.
IP Address
The WAN IP address of the Router.
Subnet Mask
The WAN subnet mask of the Router.
Default Gateway
The default gateway of the Router.
MAC Address
The WAN MAC address of the Router.
Primary and Secondary
DNS
The IP addresses of the Primary and Secondary DNS servers assigned to the WAN
connection.
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WLAN Station Information (Client Bridge / Client Router mode)
Connection Status
The connection status: Successful or Fail.
Channel
The wireless channel in use.
ESSID
The SSID (Network Name) of the wireless network which ESR1221AN connected.
Security
The wireless encryption in use.
BSSID
The MAC address of this SSID which ESR1221AN connected.
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8.3 DHCP (Client Router mode)
This page shows the status of the DHCP server and also allows you to control how the IP addresses are allocated.
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DHCP Client Table (Client Router mode)
IP Address
The LAN IP address of the client.
MAC Address
The MAC address of the client’s LAN interface.
Expiration Time
The time that the allocated IP address will expire.
Refresh
Click this button to update the DHCP Client Table.
The DHCP Client Table shows the LAN clients that have been allocated an IP address from the DHCP Server.
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