EnGenius Technologies AC867 5GHz Wireless Access Point User Manual

EnGenius Technologies AC867 5GHz Wireless Access Point

About EnGenius
EnGenius Technologies is a company specializing in wireless communications and networking solutions. Established in 1999, EnGenius has been at the forefront of delivering robust and reliable wireless technology for various industries and applications.

Product Overview

Introduction

Key Features

• Up to 26, dBm transmit power enabling long-range connectivity
• Supports IEEE802.11ac/a/n wireless standards with up to 866 Mbps data rate.
• Internal 19dBi high gain directional antenna
• Can be used with included PoE adapter or via 802.3at PoE 802.3at – capable switches.
• Can be supplied 802.3af power source used with included PoE adapter power adapter or via 802.3at PoE – capable switches
• The secured Guest Network option is available
• Advanced 256-QAM technology to achieve optimal performance throughout the ultra-long distance

Introduction

The EnStationAC is a high-powered, ultra-long-range 2×2 Wireless 802.11ac/a/n Outdoor Access Point with speeds up to 866 Mbps on both its high-powered 5 GHz radios. It can be configured as an: Access Point, Client Bridge, or WDS (AP, Station & Bridge). The EnStationAC is designed to operate in a variety of outdoor environments. Its high-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 CPEs who wish to connect to an engenius access point.

The EnStationAC supports the 5 GHz frequency band for communicating with other 5GHz frequency bands Access Points concurrently. Several EnStationACs can be networked in a campus setting using the 5 GHz band between countries. The EnStationAC is easy to install in virtually any location with its included PoE (Power over Ethernet) Adapter for quick outdoor installation.

The EnStationAC enables network administrators to control its transmit power and features settings for selecting VHT80 bandwidth to perform true AC transmission. The EnStationAC also supports wireless encryption including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK) Encryption and IEEE 802.1X with RADIUS.)

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), Mac OS, or Linux-based operating systems
• Web-Browsing Application (i.e.: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or another similar browser application)

Package Contents

The EnStationAC package contains the following items:

• EnStationAC Customer Premises Equipment
• PoE Adapter (EPA5006GP)
• Pole Mount Strap
• Wall Mount Bracket Base
• Screw Sets Kit
• Rubber
• Sealing Nut
• Dynamic Stick
• Quick Installation Guide

(all items must be in the package to issue a refund)

Technical Specifications

Standard:

• IEEE802.11ac/a/n on 5 GHz
• IEEE802.3at
• IEEE802.3af

Antenna

• Internal 19dBi high gain directional antenna

Physical Interface
2 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port with PoE support

• LAN(PoE) Port supports IEEE802.3at PoE Input
• LAN Port supports IEEE802.3af PoE Output 

LED Indicator

• Power
• LAN 1
• LAN 2
• WLAN LED (Weak, Medium, Strong)

Power Requirements

• Include PoE Adapter, 54V/0.6A IEEE802.3at support

Operation Modes

• Access Point
• Client Bridge
• WDS

WDS Detail

• WDS AP
• WDS Bridge
• WDS Station

Optimal Performance

• Distance Control (Ack Timeout)
• Multicast Supported
• Data Rate Selection
• Auto Channel Selection
• BSSID Support
  
  Easily Management
• VLAN Tag / VLAN Pass-through
• Guest Network
• QoS: Complaint with IEEE 802.11e /WMM
• RADIUS Accounting
• Wireless STA (Client) connection list
• Traffic Shaping (Per SSID)

Intuitive Tools

• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 support
• MIB I/II, Private MIB
• Save Configuration as Default
• CLI Support
• WiFi-Scheduler/Auto Reboot
• E-mail Alert

Reinforcement Security

• WEP Encryption-64/128/152 bit
• WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (WPA-EAP using TKIP or AES) Hide SSID in beacons
• MAC address filtering up to 32 MACs per SSID
• Https Support
• SSH

QoS (Quality of Service)

• Complaint with IEEE 802.11e standard

Physical/Environment Conditions

• Operating:
  
  • Temperature: -4 °F to 158 °F (-20 °C to 70 °C)
  • Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less
• Storage:
  • Temperature: -22 °F to 176 °F (-30 °C to 80 °C)
  • Humidity (non-condensing): 90% or less

Physical Interface

Dimensions and Weights

• Dimension: 190mm (7.48”)
• Height: 38mm (1.9”)
• Weight: 527g (1.16 lbs)

1. WLAN Signal LED: Applied on Client Bridge/WDS
   1. Red: Weak Signal: Connecting quality is bad.
   2. Yellow: Connecting quality is Normal.
   3. Green: Connection quality is Good.
2. LAN(PoE) Signal LED
3. LAN Signal LED of the 2nd Port
4. Power Signal:
5. LAN Port 1 (802.3at PoE Input): Gigabit Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable.
6. LAN Port 2(802.3af PSE Output): Gigabit Ethernet port for RJ-45 cable.

Computer Settings

Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 8 In order to use the EnStationAC, you must first configure the TCP/IPv4 connection of your Windows OS computer system.

• 1a. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel
• 1b. Move your mouse to the lower right hot corner to display the Charms Bar and select the Control Panel in Windows 8 OS.
• 2a. In Windows XP, click Network Connections.
• 2b. In Windows 7/Windows 8, 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 Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is different from the EnStationACand Subnet mask, then click OK.
  Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example EnStationAC IP address: 192.168.1.1
  • PC IP address: 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.255
  • PC Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Apple Mac OS X

1. Go to System Preferences (Which can be opened in the Applications folder or selecting it in the Apple Menu).
2. Select Network in the Internet & Network section.
3. Highlight Ethernet.
4. In Configure IPv4, select Manually.
5. Enter an IP address that is different from the EnStationAC and Subnet mask then press OK.
   Note: Ensure that the IP address and Subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For example EnStationAC 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 done.

Hardware Installation

1. Remove the rear bottom panel.
2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the main LAN port (PoE) of the Access Point and the other end to the AP Ethernet port on the PoE Adapter.
3. Connect the Power cord to the PoE Adapter and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
4. Connect the second Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the PoE Adapter and the other end to the Ethernet port on the computer.
5. Place the panel back into the device

Note: The EnStationAC should ONLY be powered via Ethernet cable connected to included supports both IEEE 802.3at PoE (Power over Ethernet) or the included PoE Adapter. You may use either one as the power source. Do NOT use both at the same time.
Note: The EnStationAC can supply the 802.3af power source when used with included PoE Adapter.

Mounting the EnStationAC

Using the provided hardware, the EnStationAC can be attached to a wall or a pole.

Wall mounting the EnStation

1. Put the included rubber into the bracket.
2. Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket.
3. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as tighten it.
4. Put the lock washer on the dynamic stack.
5. Assemble the mounting parts to the station.
6. Determine the mounting location. Mark and drill two pilot holes aligning to the screw holes of the bracket
7. Put wall anchors into the holes and insert a screw into the wall anchor.
8. Screw and secure the bracket in place.

Pole mounting the EnStation

1. Put the included rubber into the bracket.
2. Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket.
3. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, as well as tighten it.
4. Put the lock washer on the dynamic stack.
5. Assemble the mounting parts to the station.
6. Thread the open end of the pole strap through the two tabs on the bracket.
7. Lock and tighten the pole strap to secure the bracket to the pole.

Building a Wireless Network

The EnStationAC has the ability to operate in various modes. This chapter describes the operating modes of the EnStationAC.

Access Point Mode
In Access Point Mode, EnStationAC behaves like a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n networks. The stations and clients must be configured to use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) and security password to associate with the sensational. The EnStationAC supports up to eight (8) SSIDs per band at the same time for secure access.

WDS AP Mode

Client Bridge Mode
The EnStationAC essentially acts as a wireless adapter that connects to an access point to allow a system of wireless access to the network in the Client Bridge mode. Since the computers are on the same subnet, the EnStationAC can broadcast to reach all end devices. If you use the client bridge mode in the EnStationAC, you can use the AP Detection feature to scan for Access Points within range. When you find an Access Point, configure the EnStationAC to use the same SSID and Security Password as the Access Point to associate with it.

The EnStationAC also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connections to the EnStationAC using WDS technology. In this mode, configure the MAC addresses in both Access Points to enlarge the wireless area by enabling WDS Link settings. WDS supports up to four (4) AP MAC addresses.

Note: WDS Bridge Mode does not act as an Access Point. Access Points linked by WDS are using the same frequency channel. More Access Points connected together may lower throughput. This configuration can be susceptible to generating endless network loops in your network, so it is recommended to enable the Spanning Tree function to prevent this from happening.

Basic IP Settings

IPv4/IPv6 Settings
This page allows you to modify the device’s IP settings.

• IP Network Settings: Select whether the device IP address will use a static IP address specified in the IP address field or be obtained automatically when the device connects to a DHCP server.
• IP Address: The IP address of this device.
• Subnet Mask: The IP Subnet mask of this device.
• Gateway: The Default Gateway of this device. Leave it blank if you are unsure of this setting.
• Primary/Secondary DNS: The primary/secondary DNS address for this device.
• Save: Click Save to confirm the changes.

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Settings
This page allows you to modify the Spanning Tree settings. Enabling the Spanning Tree protocol will prevent network loops in your LAN network.

• Spanning Tree Status: Enables or disables the Spanning Tree function.
• Hello Time: Specifies Bridge Hello Time in seconds. This value determines how often the device sends handshake packets to communicate information about the topology throughout the entire Bridged Local Area Network.
• Max Age: Specifies Bridge Max Age in seconds. If another bridge in the spanning tree does not send a hello packet for a long period of time, it is assumed to be inactive.
• Forward Delay: Specifies Bridge Forward Delay in seconds. The forwarding delay time is the time spent in each of the Listening and Learning states before the Forwarding state is entered. This delay is provided so that when a new bridge comes onto a busy network, it analyzes data traffic before participating in the network.
• Priority: Specifies the Priority Number. A smaller number has a greater priority than a larger number.
• Save: Click Save to confirm the changes.

Wireless Security

The Wireless Security section lets you configure the EnStationAC’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. It is strongly recommended that you use WPA2-PSK.

• Auth Type: Select Open System or Shared Key. Input Type:
  • ASCII: Regular Text (recommended)
  • Hexadecimal Numbers (For advanced users)
• Key Length: Select the desired option and ensure that wireless clients use the same setting. Your choices are 64, 128, and 152-bit password lengths.
• Default Key: Select the Key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only. You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key.
• Encryption Key Number: Enter the Key Value or values you wish to use. Only the Key selected as Default is required. The others are optional.

Backup/Restore

Factory Setting
The function allows you to export the current device configurations. When you export your configurations, you also can reload the saved configurations into the device through the Restore Saved Settings from a file section. If extreme problems occur, or if you have set the EnStationAC incorrectly, you can use the Reset button in the Revert to Factory Default Settings section to restore all the configurations of the EnStationAC to the original default settings.

• Backup Setting: Click Export to save the currently configured settings.
• Restore New Setting: To restore settings that have been previously backed up, click Browse, select the file, and click Restore.
• Restore to Default: Click the Reset button to restore the EnStationAC to its factory default settings.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the EnGenius Manuals, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove the presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

• EN60950-1
  Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• EN50385
  Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz – 300 GHz)
• EN 300 328
  Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
• EN 301 893
  Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high-performance RLAN; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
• EN 301 489-1
  Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
• EN 301 489-17
  Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high-performance RLAN equipment This device is a 5GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
  In Italy, the end-user should apply for a license from the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.

This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information, the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.

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