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EnGenius ESR600 User Manual

EnGenius ESR600
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EnGenius ESR600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
VPN supportPPTP/L2TP/IPSec
Ethernet LANYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
VPN tunnels quantity5
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Channels quantity11 channels
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)600 Mbit/s
Rack mountingNo
Frequency range2.400 - 2.484 GHz
Bandwidth (first)2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)5 GHz
USB ports quantity1
Filtering descriptionIP/Port
WLAN data transfer rates supported300, 600 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports4
Security algorithms802.1x RADIUS, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Authentication method802.1x RADIUS
Antenna gain level (max)3.5 dBi
CertificationFCC/CE/IC
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90 %
Product colorWhite
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)
Output current1.25 A
Output voltage12 V
Power source typeAC
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width161.5 mm
Height41.65 mm
Weight226.8 g

Summary

Product Overview

Key Features

Detailed list of the ESR600 router's primary capabilities and specifications.

Robust Wireless Performance

Explains the router's dual-band N600 capabilities and suitability for home entertainment.

Media Sharing Platform

Describes the ESR600's function as a media sharing hub via USB and EnShare™.

Wireless Security Features

Details the router's security features, including WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall.

Guest Access Options

Explains the feature allowing up to eight separate guest access settings (SSIDs).

Technical Specifications

Lists detailed hardware and software specifications for the ESR600 router.

Software Features

Outlines the various software functionalities and protocols supported by the router.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the product packaging.

Power Specification

Specifies the power requirements for the ESR600 router's external power adapter.

Certifications

Lists the compliance certifications obtained by the ESR600 router (FCC/CE/IC).

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Details the operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges for the router.

Physical Interface Description

Describes the physical ports and buttons on the ESR600 router.

Dimensions and Weights

Provides the physical dimensions and weight of the ESR600 router.

Router Placement Guidelines

Offers recommendations for optimal router placement for wireless connectivity.

Controlling the Router Through Web Configuration Interface

Logging Into the Router

Instructions on how to access the router's web configuration interface and the default login credentials.

Web Configuration Dashboard

Explains the router's dashboard and its main navigation elements.

Web Interface Menu Navigation

Describes the purpose of key menu items like Setup Wizard, Network Settings, and Logout.

Web Menus Overview

Provides a summary of the main menu categories within the router's web interface.

System Menu Functions

Details the 'System' menu options like Operation Mode, Status, Event Log, and Monitor.

Internet Menu Options

Explains the settings related to internet connectivity, including dynamic/static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP.

Wireless 2.4 GHz Settings

Covers configuration for the 2.4 GHz wireless network, including basic, advanced, security, and WPS.

Wireless 5 GHz Settings

Covers configuration for the 5 GHz wireless network, including basic, advanced, security, and WPS.

Parental Controls Setup

Details how to set up and manage parental control features and web monitoring.

Guest Network Configuration

Explains how to set up and configure a separate guest network.

IPv6 Configuration Options

Covers settings for IPv6 protocol, including static, auto-configuration, PPPoE, 6to4, and link-local.

Firewall Settings

Details the router's firewall settings, including basic, advanced, DMZ, DoS, and ACL.

VPN Configuration

Explains how to configure VPN tunnels, including status, profile, user, and wizard settings.

USB Port Functions

Covers settings for USB port features like EnShare™, File Sharing, File Server, and DLNA.

Advanced Network Settings

Details advanced network configurations like NAT, Port Mapping, Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, ALG, UPnP, and IGMP.

Quality of Service and Routing

Explains QoS settings for bandwidth prioritization and static routing configuration.

Wake on LAN (WOL) Setup

Describes how to configure Wake on LAN to activate computers over the network.

Tools Menu Functions

Outlines various utility functions like Admin, Time, DDNS, Diagnosis, Firmware, Backup, and Reset.

Installation Setup Wizard

Internet Setup Wizard Guide

Guide to setting up the internet connection, wireless security, and administrator password.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Step-by-step instructions for configuring the internet connection type (Auto Detect or Manual Setup).

Setting Your Wireless Security

Guide to encrypting wireless signals using WPA/WPA2 for secure network access.

Setting Router Administrator Password

Instructions for setting a secure administrator password for router login.

Setting Router Time Zone

Explains how to synchronize the router's date and time with a computer or NTP server.

Status and Save Settings

Allows reviewing, modifying, and saving network settings, including DDNS setup.

Basic Network Settings

Network Settings Overview

Accessing detailed router status information via the Network Settings menu.

Viewing System Status

How to view detailed system status including hardware, software, and network information.

System Status Details

Explanation of status fields like Model, Mode, Uptime, Date/Time, Hardware Version, Serial Number, and Application Version.

WAN Settings Explained

Details on WAN settings including IP protocol, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, MAC, and DNS servers.

LAN Settings Explained

Details on LAN settings including IP address, subnet mask, DHCP server status, and MAC address.

WLAN Settings Explained

Details on wireless LAN settings like Channel, ESSID, Security, BSSID, and Associated Clients.

Guest Network Status

Overview of guest network status, IP address, subnet mask, DHCP server, and interface.

Configuring the LAN

Settings for configuring wired network parameters like IP address, subnet mask, and Spanning Tree.

DHCP Server Configuration

Setup for the DHCP server, including lease time, start/end IP addresses, and domain name.

Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Managing DHCP addresses, viewing DHCP client table, IP, MAC, and expiration time.

Enable Static DHCP IP

How to assign static IP addresses to specific devices on the network.

Current Static DHCP Table

View and manage active static DHCP IP addresses and their MAC addresses.

Configuring Event Logging

Setting up system logging to a memory buffer or Syslog server.

Monitoring Bandwidth Usage

Tools to view real-time bandwidth usage for WAN and WLAN networks.

Configuring System Language

How to select the language for the router's web configuration interface.

Configuring IP Cameras

Setup and connection of EnGenius IP Cameras to the router.

Configuring Internet Settings

Viewing and configuring internet connection status and WAN settings.

Configuring Dynamic IP

Settings for dynamic IP connections, including hostname, MTU, and MAC cloning.

DNS Servers Configuration

Setting up DNS servers, either from ISP or user-defined.

Configuring Static IP

Configuration for static IP internet connections, including MTU and MAC address.

Configuring PPPoE

Setup for PPPoE connections, common for DSL, including username, password, MTU, and authentication.

Configuring PPTP

Setup for PPTP connections, often used with VPNs, including WAN interface and PPTP settings.

PPTP Settings Explained

Details on PPTP specific settings like username, password, MTU, type, and idle timeout.

Configuring L2TP

Setup for L2TP connections, also used with VPNs, including WAN interface and L2TP settings.

L2TP Settings Explained

Details on L2TP specific settings like username, password, MTU, type, and idle timeout.

Configuring DS-Lite

Setup for DS-Lite, allowing ISPs to use IPv6 exclusively.

Wireless LAN Setup

Basic wireless configuration, including radio, mode (AP/WDS), and SSID.

Access Point Mode Configuration

Instructions for configuring the router in Access Point mode, including band, SSID, and channel settings.

Wireless Distribution System Mode

Configuration for WDS mode to expand wireless network coverage.

WDS Security Settings

Configuring encryption settings for WDS, including WEP options.

Wireless Encryption

WPA Pre-Shared Key Setup

Detailed setup for WPA/WPA2 security, including WPA type and pre-shared key.

Configuring Wireless Security

Setting up SSID, broadcast, WMM, and encryption for wireless network security.

Encryption Type Recommendations

Guidance on choosing strong encryption types like WPA2-AES for optimal security and performance.

WPA RADIUS Authentication

Configuration for using a RADIUS server for WPA authentication.

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Configuration

Setup for WEP encryption, including authentication types, key length, and key format.

Configuring Wireless Filters

Setting up Wireless Access Control to filter devices by MAC address.

MAC Address Filtering Table

Managing the list of devices allowed to connect based on their MAC addresses.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Using WPS for quick wireless client association via PIN or push button.

Configuring Wireless Client List

Viewing connected wireless devices, their MAC addresses, signal strength, and idle time.

Advanced Settings

Advanced Wireless Settings

Configuring advanced wireless parameters like fragment threshold, RTS, beacon interval, and DTIM.

Advanced Wireless Parameters

Details on channel bandwidth, preamble type, CTS protection, and transmit power.

Setting Up Parental Controls

Configuring parental controls, access control lists, and policies for filtering content and access.

Adding a Control Policy

Step-by-step guide to creating and adding new access control policies.

Member List and Schedule Setup

Adding devices to policies and setting schedules for router services.

Keyword and URL Filtering

Setting up keyword/URL filters and web access logging for content control.

Viewing Parental Policies

Reviewing, enabling, disabling, editing, and deleting existing parental control policies.

Guest Network Functionality

Enabling and configuring the guest network, including client isolation and SSID selection.

Configuring Guest Network DHCP Server

Setting up the DHCP server specifically for the guest network.

Viewing Guest Network DHCP Client List

Displaying registered guest clients with their IP, MAC, and expiration times.

IPv6 Protocol Configuration

Enabling and configuring IPv6 settings, including passthrough functionality.

Viewing IPv6 Connection Status

Checking IPv6 connection information and listing IPv6-enabled computers.

Configuring Static IPv6

Setting static IPv6 addresses, subnet prefix, gateway, and DNS servers.

Setting Autoconfiguration for IPv6

Configuring automatic IPv6 address assignment and DNS server retrieval.

Configuring PPPoE for IPv6

PPPoE connection setup for IPv6, including address mode, user credentials, and MTU.

IPv6 DNS and DHCP-PD Settings

Configuring IPv6 DNS server acquisition and DHCP-prefix delegation (PD).

Configuring 6to4 for IPv6

Setting up 6to4 tunneling for IPv6 communication over IPv4 networks.

Viewing Local IPv6 Connections

Displaying the LAN IPv6 link-local address.

Firewall Basic Settings

Enabling or disabling the router's firewall and its basic protective functions.

Configuring VPN Pass-through

Enabling VPN L2TP, PPTP, and IPSec pass-through for firewall traversal.

Advanced Firewall Pass-through Options

Configuring IPv6 and PPPoE pass-through options in the firewall.

Configuring Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Setting up a DMZ host for unrestricted internet access, with security warnings.

Configuring Denial of Service (DoS) Protection

Enabling blocking of DoS attacks and discarding WAN ping packets.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) Setup

Introduction to VPNs and viewing VPN tunnel status.

Configuring a VPN Tunnel Profile

Manually creating and managing VPN tunnel profiles.

VPN General Settings

Configuring general parameters for VPN profiles like name, connection type, and authentication.

SA (Security Association) Configuration

Setting up IKE (Phase 1) and IPSec (Phase 2) proposals for VPNs.

VPN Network Settings

Configuring network parameters for VPN tunnels, including local and remote networks.

VPN Advanced Settings

Advanced VPN options like NAT Traversal and Dead Peer Detection.

Configuring a VPN User Setting

Creating user profiles for VPN service login.

USB Port Functions Overview

Covers USB port features like EnShare remote access and File Sharing.

EnShare Remote Access Setup

Enabling or disabling the EnShare feature for remote media access.

File Sharing Service Setup

Enabling the Samba service for file sharing over the network.

Viewing File Server Settings

Configuring FTP service for accessing stored USB files, including login and share modes.

Viewing DLNA Media Server

Enabling and configuring the DLNA Media Server for transferring media between devices.

Advanced Network Settings

Configuration for NAT and Network Turbine to manage internet access and performance.

Port Mapping Setup

Redirecting WAN port numbers to specific LAN IP addresses for service access.

Current Port Mapping Table

Displays and manages existing port mapping configurations.

Port Forwarding Setup

Configuring port forwarding to allow specific LAN devices to serve clients on WAN.

Current Port Forwarding Table

Displays and manages current port forwarding configurations.

Port Triggering Setup

Configuring port triggering for applications requiring multiple inbound/outbound ports.

Current Port Triggering Table

Displays and manages current port triggering configurations.

Application Layer Gateway (ALG) Setup

Enabling ALG support for specific applications to pass through the NAT gateway.

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Setup

Enabling or disabling UPnP for internet devices to access the network.

Internet Group Multicast Protocol (IGMP) Setup

Configuring IGMP for establishing membership in multicast groups.

Quality of Service (QoS) Setup

Prioritizing bandwidth for stable and efficient network performance.

Priority Queue Configuration

Setting network resource usage based on protocols and port ranges.

Bandwidth Allocation Settings

Allocating bandwidth for inbound and outbound traffic based on IP and port ranges.

Routing Setup

Configuring static routing for networks with different subnets.

Wake on LAN (WOL) Setup

Configuring WOL to activate computers over the network.

Tools Setup Overview

Covers administrator account configuration and remote management settings.

Configuring the Administrator Account

Changing router system password and setting up graphical authentication.

Remote Management Configuration

Setting up host address and port for remote access to the router's management interface.

System Time Setting

Setting system time via NTP server or computer, including daylight saving options.

Synchronizing Time with a Computer

How to synchronize the router's time with a connected computer.

Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) Setup

Configuring DDNS to assign an internet domain name to a dynamic IP address.

Diagnosis of Network Connection Problems

Using ping to verify client device connectivity on the network.

Upgrading The Router’s Firmware

Instructions for downloading and applying firmware updates to the router.

Backing Up The Router’s Settings

Saving router configuration to a file for backup purposes.

Restoring Router Settings

Loading saved settings or restoring the router to factory default settings.

Rebooting the Router

Procedure for rebooting the router to resolve system issues.

Appendix

Wall Mounting The Router

Instructions for mounting the ESR600 router securely on a wall.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

FCC compliance statement regarding radio frequency interference.

Industry Canada Statement

Industry Canada compliance statement regarding radio interference.

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