EnGenius ESR-1220 User Manual

EnGenius Quick Start Guide ESR-1220 Wireless Broadband Router
Quick Start Guide v.1.2 ESR-1220 Wireless Broadband Router 1
Please refer to the User’s Manual in the CD-ROM for complete instructions.
he ESR-1220 Wireless Broadband Router operates seamlessly in
the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz,
11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbpswireless
standard. High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and
coverage to reduce the roaming between APs to get more stability
wireless connection. It also can reduce the expense of equipment in the
same environment. To protect your wireless connectivity, this device can
encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128-bit WEP data
encryption and also supports WPA2/WPA/802.1x for powerful security
authentication. The MAC addresses filter lets you select exactly which
stations should have access to your network.
Front Panel
Real Panel
Label Description
LAN Ports (1 – 4) Use an Ethernet cable to connect each port to a computer on your Local
Area Network (LAN).
WAN Port Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your WAN router.
DC Connector Use the power cable and connect the adapter to the power socket on the
wall, and the DC inlet into the DC connector.
Antenna Connector Connect the omni-directional antenna to the SMA connector.
Connection / Activity
LED
This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected to one of the
LAN ports.
WAN LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected to WAN
(Internet) port.
WLAN LED This LED will light up once the RF (wireless LAN) feature is enabled
Power LED This LED will light up once the power cable is connected to the DC
connector.
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EnGenius ESR-1220 Specifications

General

Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz
Maximum Wireless Speed	300 Mbps
Ethernet Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps
WAN Port	1 x 10/100 Mbps
Antenna Gain	5 dBi
Power Supply	12V DC, 1A
Wireless Standard	802.11n
Security	WPA, WPA2
Antenna Type	External
VPN Support	PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Firewall	SPI

Summary

EnGenius ESR-1220 Router Overview

Front Panel Overview

Details the indicators and ports located on the front panel of the router.

Rear Panel Ports and Connectors

Identifies and describes each port and connector on the rear panel of the router.

Initial Hardware Installation and Access

Hardware Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for physically connecting and installing the ESR-1220 router.

PC IP Configuration for Access

Instructions for configuring your computer's network settings to connect to the router.

Logging into the Router Interface

How to access the router's web management interface using default credentials.

Router Security and LAN Configuration

Administrator Account Management

Steps to change the default administrator username and password for security.

LAN Interface Setup

Configuration of the router's Local Area Network IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP settings.

WAN Connection Type Configuration

Static IP WAN Setup

Configuring the router for a static IP address connection from your Internet Service Provider.

DHCP Client WAN Setup

Setting up the router to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP from the ISP.

PPPoE WAN Setup

Instructions for configuring a PPPoE connection, typically required for DSL internet services.

PPTP WAN Setup

Details for configuring the router for a PPTP connection, often used for dedicated IP addresses.

Wireless Network Configuration

Basic Wireless Settings

Configuring essential wireless parameters like SSID, band, and channel frequency.

WEP Encryption Setup

Steps for enabling and configuring WEP encryption for wireless security.

WPA/WPA2 Encryption Setup

Configuring WPA or WPA2 encryption, including authentication modes and cipher suites.