EnGenius Technologies ENH500 user manual Access Point with WDS Function Mode

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clients that support the IEEE 802.11a/n standards. Stations and clients must utilize the same SSID and Security Password to associate while within range. The most suitable topology for this mode is to have one ENH500 as an AP and the second one as a Client-Bridge – when necessary a third Client-Bridge can be place within the directional antenna’s path. One advantage of using the ENH500 to create point-to-point outdoor wireless links is when the environment is prone to radio interference on 2.4GHz band. Running the network on 5GHz can avoid the interference, thus providing higher stability to the network.

3.2 Access Point with WDS Function Mode

The ENH500 also supports WDS functionality while in Access Point Mode. Simply configure other Access Points and the associated MAC addresses in order to enlarge the wireless area by enabling WDS Link Settings. WDS functionality can support up to 8 different AP MAC addresses. Please note that this mode is rarely used due to the nature of directional antennae. Consequently, the wireless clients need to be located in the path of the ENH500’s directional antenna and be within in the range to send signal back to the ENH500.

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Contents Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Table of Contents LAN Setup Appendix B Specifications Appendix C Glossary Before you start About This DocumentDifficult-to-wire environments FeaturesAbility to access real-time information Product OverviewWired LAN backup Wireless extensions of Ethernet networksFrequently altered environments Training and educational facilitiesBenefits System Requirement Package ContentsHardware Overview LED Understanding the ENH500 LEDsPre-installation Guidelines InstallationInstalling the ENH500 This completes the installation procedure Wireless Network Modes Access Point ModeAccess Point with WDS Function Mode Client Bridge Mode WDS Bridge Mode Client Router Mode Page Configuring Microsoft Windows Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IPPage Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Click the Network Connections icon Configuring Apple Mac OSLogging into the ENH500 Username and Password Save / Load StatusMain System Log Wireless Client ListDhcp Client Table Connection StatusSystem Switching the Operation Mode Wireless Settings Wireless ConfigurationChannel HT Mode Wireless ModeAccept / Cancel Extension ChannelSave / Cancel Wireless SecuritySuppressed Ssid Station SeparationPrefer Bssid Site SurveyWDS Client Refresh ProfileWireless mode supports 802.11a/n mixed modes. It is Mode MAC AddressFilled in if an AP in the Site Survey is selected Profile 1 WEP Wireless Security SettingsWPA-PSK 3 WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK Mixed 5 WPA 6 WPA2 WPA Mixed Wireless Advanced Settings Aggregation Wireless TrafficShaping ACL Mode Wireless MAC FilterMAC Address Filter AddWDS Link Settings IP Settings LAN SetupSpanning Tree Settings WAN Settings Router SettingsStatic IP Type Internet ConnectionAccount Name Domain NameInternet Connection Type Dhcp Dynamic IPGet Automatically From Use These DNS ServersSecondary DNS servers manually Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. EnGenius recommends PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over EthernetThat it remains in Auto Keep Alive Connect on DemandGet Automatically From ISPPptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Username Pptp ServerLAN Settings Router Mode VPN Pass Through Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting DMZDMZ Address Administration Management SettingsManagement Vlan Save / Apply / CancelPort Snmp Settings Firmware Upgrade Backup/Restore SettingsTime Settings 10.7 Log Save/Apply / CancelSyslog Log Server IP AddressDiagnostics Access Point Network Configuration ExamplesProperties Select Operation Mode to Client Bridge from SystemWDS Bridge Change your Local Area Network setting to Obtain an IP Select Operation Mode to Client Router from SystemInternet Service Provider on the WAN Settings Address AutomaticallyTo Factory Default in the Management Appendix a TroubleshootingQuestion Answer Contacting Technical Support Channel Tx Avg. Power Optimal dBm Appendix B SpecificationsRx Sensitivity Optimal dBm Environment & Mechanical Appendix C Glossary Access PointESS ID Passphrase Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp WPA2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Appendix D Statements of ConformityIndustry Canada Statement Europe Declaration of Conformity 0560 Slovensky Slovak Suomi Finnish