EnGenius Technologies ENH500 Product Overview, Features, Difficult-to-wire environments

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1 Product Overview

Thank you for using the ENH500. It is a powerful and enhanced business-class product with 4 multi-functions: Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS, and Client Router.

EnGenius’ ENH500 uses the latest wireless standard, 802.11n, which allows for faster wireless throughput. The ENH500 affords a great advantage to minimize the time and cost which is required to expand your network. It operates at 5GHz and is also backwards compatible with 802.11a networking equipment.

The ENH500 is easy to install almost anywhere with included proprietary Power over Ethernet adapter for quick outdoor installation. In addition, the ENH500 can manage power level control, and it features narrow bandwidth selection, traffic shaping and real-time RSSI indication. The ENH500 fully supports wireless encryption including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK), (64/128/152)-bit WEP Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS. Additionally, the ENH500 is an ideal choice to pair with the ENH500 in a Access Point – Client Bridge or WDS Bridge – WDS Bridge topology.

The ENH500 utilizes a proprietary PoE adapter. Only use the supplied PoE adapter. Damage may occur if another PoE adapter is used.

1.1 Features

The following list describes the design and scope of the ENH500 made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs:

a) Difficult-to-wire environments

There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. For example, historic and older buildings as well as open areas and cross-street architectures make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.

b) Temporary workgroups

Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed at a future date. The ENH500 is easy to place into and remove from production.

c) The ability to access real-time information

Doctors and nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers, and processing information.

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Contents Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Table of Contents LAN Setup Appendix B Specifications Appendix C Glossary About This Document Before you startAbility to access real-time information FeaturesDifficult-to-wire environments Product OverviewFrequently altered environments Wireless extensions of Ethernet networksWired LAN backup Training and educational facilitiesBenefits Package Contents System RequirementHardware Overview Understanding the ENH500 LEDs LEDInstallation Pre-installation GuidelinesInstalling the ENH500 Wireless Network Modes Access Point Mode This completes the installation procedureAccess Point with WDS Function Mode Client Bridge Mode WDS Bridge Mode Client Router Mode Page Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP Configuring Microsoft WindowsPage Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Configuring Apple Mac OS Click the Network Connections iconLogging into the ENH500 Username and Password Status Save / LoadMain Wireless Client List System LogConnection Status Dhcp Client TableSystem Switching the Operation Mode Wireless Configuration Wireless SettingsAccept / Cancel Wireless ModeChannel HT Mode Extension ChannelSuppressed Ssid Wireless SecuritySave / Cancel Station SeparationSite Survey Prefer BssidWDS Client Profile RefreshWireless mode supports 802.11a/n mixed modes. It is MAC Address ModeFilled in if an AP in the Site Survey is selected Profile Wireless Security Settings 1 WEPWPA-PSK 3 WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK Mixed 5 WPA 6 WPA2 WPA Mixed Wireless Advanced Settings Wireless Traffic AggregationShaping MAC Address Filter Wireless MAC FilterACL Mode AddWDS Link Settings LAN Setup IP SettingsSpanning Tree Settings Router Settings WAN SettingsStatic IP Account Name Internet ConnectionType Domain NameGet Automatically From Dhcp Dynamic IPInternet Connection Type Use These DNS ServersSecondary DNS servers manually PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. EnGenius recommendsThat it remains in Auto Get Automatically Connect on DemandKeep Alive From ISPPptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Pptp Server UsernameLAN Settings Router Mode VPN Pass Through Port Forwarding DMZ DMZ HostingDMZ Address Management Settings AdministrationSave / Apply / Cancel Management VlanPort Snmp Settings Backup/Restore Settings Firmware UpgradeTime Settings Syslog Save/Apply / Cancel10.7 Log Log Server IP AddressDiagnostics Network Configuration Examples Access PointSelect Operation Mode to Client Bridge from System PropertiesWDS Bridge Internet Service Provider on the WAN Settings Select Operation Mode to Client Router from SystemChange your Local Area Network setting to Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyAppendix a Troubleshooting To Factory Default in the ManagementQuestion Answer Contacting Technical Support Appendix B Specifications Channel Tx Avg. Power Optimal dBmRx Sensitivity Optimal dBm Environment & Mechanical Access Point Appendix C GlossaryESS ID Passphrase Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp WPA2 Appendix D Statements of Conformity Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementIndustry Canada Statement Europe Declaration of Conformity 0560 Slovensky Slovak Suomi Finnish