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Hitron HT-EMN2 User Manual

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HT-EMN2 MoCA 2.0 WiFi Extender
User’s Guide
Version 1.0 - 04/2015

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Hitron HT-EMN2 Specifications

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BrandHitron
ModelHT-EMN2
CategoryExtender
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for people who want to configure the HT-EMN2's features via its Graphical User Interface (GUI).

How to Use this User's Guide

This manual contains information on each the HT-EMN2's GUI screens, and describes how to use its various features.

Related Documentation

Quick Installation Guide: see this for information on getting your HT-EMN2 up and running right away.

Document Conventions

Customer Support

For technical assistance or other customer support issues, please consult your Hitron representative.

Default Login Details

Introduction

HT-EMN2 Overview

Your HT-EMN2 is a Multimedia over Cable Alliance (MoCA) Ethernet-to-Cable Bridge (ECB) and wireless access point.

Key Features

The HT-EMN2 provides MOCA 2.0, four Ethernet ports, dual-band Wi-Fi, TR-69, wireless security, and a secure configuration interface.

Hardware Connections

This section describes the HT-EMN2's physical ports and buttons.

LEDs

This section describes the HT-EMN2's LEDs (lights).

IP Address Setup

Before logging into the GUI, your computer's IP address must be in the same subnet as the HT-EMN2.

Login to the HT-EMN2

Steps to log in to the HT-EMN2's GUI.

GUI Overview

This section describes the HT-EMN2's GUI.

The Summary Screen

View summary of HT-EMN2 settings, turn auto sync, reboot, and factory reset.

Wireless Overview

Wireless Networking Basics

Your HT-EMN2's wireless network is part of the Local Area Network (LAN), known as the Wireless LAN (WLAN).

Architecture

The wireless network consists of two types of device: access points (APs) and clients.

Wireless Standards

Describes the IEEE 802.11 standards supported by the HT-EMN2 for wireless LANs.

Service Sets and SSIDs

Each wireless network is known as a Service Set, identified by a Service Set IDentifier (SSID).

Wireless Security

Discusses wireless security protocols like WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK for authentication and encryption.

WPS

Explains WiFi-Protected Setup (WPS) methods: Push-Button Configuration (PBC) and PIN Configuration.

Guest Networks

Allows temporary visitors to access the wireless connection without revealing the primary network password.

MAC Addresses

Explains Media Access Control (MAC) addresses as unique identifiers for network devices.

Wireless Device Filtering

Allows setting up a list of devices by MAC address to deny or allow access to the wireless network.

2.4G Wireless Settings

2.4G Wireless Basic Settings

Configure basic 2.4G wireless settings: turn wireless on/off, select mode and channel, and configure SSID.

2.4G Wireless Security Settings

Configure 2.4G wireless network authentication and encryption.

2.4G Wireless WPS Settings

Manage your HT-EMN2's 2.4G WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).

5G Wireless Settings

5G Wireless Basic Settings

Configure basic 5G wireless settings: turn wireless on/off, select mode and channel, and configure SSID.

5G Wireless Security Settings

Configure 5G wireless network authentication and encryption.

5G Wireless WPS Settings

Manage your HT-EMN2's 5G WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).

MoCA

MoCA Overview and Alliance

Describes MoCA concepts and the Multimedia over Coax Alliance specifications for data delivery over coaxial cabling.

Horizontal vs. Vertical Communications

Explains MoCA devices use 'outlet-to-outlet' communications, considered 'horizontal' compared to traditional 'vertical' cable communications.

Example MoCA Mesh Network

Illustrates how MoCA devices form a full 'mesh' or peer-to-peer network.

MoCA Information Screen

View general information about the HT-EMN2's MoCA-related settings.

MoCA Setup Screen

View and make changes to the HT-EMN2's cable network settings.

Troubleshooting

None of the LEDs Turn On

Addresses the issue where none of the HT-EMN2's LEDs are lit, indicating no power or a device fault.

LED Display Issues

Troubleshooting steps when an LED on the HT-EMN2 does not behave as normal.

Forgot IP Address

Steps to recover or find the HT-EMN2's default or current IP address.

Forgot Login Credentials

Provides the default username and password for the HT-EMN2.

Connectivity Issues

Troubleshooting steps for connectivity issues with the HT-EMN2 or internet access.

Wireless Connection Problems

Guides on resolving issues when a wireless client cannot connect to the HT-EMN2.