Designing and Planning
EnGenius Wi-Fi Networks
Basic Terminology
Access Point (AP)
Allows wireless client devices such as
laptops to connect to a wireless network
using Wi-Fi.
Client Bridge (CB)
A device that connects an Ethernet network
or device directly to a wireless access
point
Basic Terminology Cont.
Ad-Hoc (point-to-point) Mode
In ad-hoc mode, each client, is peer-to-peer, and
requires no access point.
Infrastructure (point-to-multipoint) Mode
The infrastructure mode requires the use of an
access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless
communications between clients are through the
AP no matter the location of the AP.
Basic Terminology Cont.
RF Site Survey
A site visit to run tests to determine the presence of
RF interference and identify optimum installation
locations for access points preferably with a
spectrum analyzer.
Other considerations are user density and
bandwidth requirements.
Wi-Fi Standards
802.11b
2.4GHz, 11Mbps throughput, DSSS modulation
802.11a
5GHz, 54Mbps throughput, OFDM modulation
802.11g
2.4GHz, 54Mbps throughput, OFDM modulation
802.11n
2.4GHz and 5GHz, 300Mbps throughput, MIMO and Spatial
Multiplexing, 20-40MHz channels
Wireless Home Network
Small to medium sized home.
Hotspot
Coffee shop or small office
Recommendation
Small home or apartment
Cost effective solutions
ESR-1221 EXT
200mW Power
ESR-9753
150Mbps Router
ESR-9752
300Mbps N Router
ERB-9250
Range Extender
Multimedia and Gaming
Enhanced MIMO radio technology for
ESR-9850 300Mbps
Gigabit N Router
ESR-7750 300Mbps
Dualband N Router
ESR-9855G
Gaming Router
extended range and speed Secure PushButton Setup
802.11E QoS optimizes multimedia
streaming
Easy to use installation wizard for quick
setup
USB Clients
Small home or apartment
EUB-3701 EXT
Removable Antenna
EUB-9703
150Mbps
Long Range
High Power
EUB-362 EXT
200mW
EUB9603H
600mW
802.11n
EUB-9706
300Mbps N
EUB-9801
300Mbps
Dualband N
Business Class Models
Higher RF transmit power and sensitivity.
Power over Ethernet capability
Larger Coverage Areas
High transmit power and receive sensitivity means less APs.
dB Loss is a function of material
Brick or concrete walls: 15 rooms per AP.
Drywall: 25 rooms per AP
Recommendation
High powered 802.11g AP
EAP-3660
ECB-3500
802.11n AP
EAP-9550
ECB-9500
ECB-3500
802.11g
600mW RF output
Dual diversity antenna
802.3af PoE compatible
Multiple SSID (AP mode)
Supports VLAN tagging
WMM QoS
7 operation modes
EAP-3660
802.11g
600mW RF output
Discreet enclosure design
4dBi internal antenna
802.3af PoE compatible
Multiple SSID (AP mode)
Supports VLAN tagging
WMM QoS
ECB9500
802.11n
Gigabit Ethernet port
802.3af PoE compatible
Multiple SSID (AP mode)
Supports VLAN tagging
WMM QoS
7 operation modes
EAP9550
802.11n
Discreet enclosure design
4dBi MIMO smart antenna
802.3af PoE compatible
Multiple SSID (AP mode)
Supports VLAN tagging
WMM QoS
Point-to-Point Long Range
Directional antennas
Clear line of sight
Recommendation
802.11g Outdoor AP/CB
EOC2611P
802.11a Outdoor AP/CB
EOC-5610
EOC2611P
IP65 rated outdoor enclosure
802.11g
600mW RF output
24V PoE
10dBi Selectable Vertical or
Horizontal Polarity
RP-SMA external antenna
connector (hardware switch)
Metal clamp for mounting
EOC-5610
IP65 rated outdoor enclosure
802.11a/g
600mW RF output
5dBi 2.4GHz, 13dbi 5GHz
internal antenna
24V PoE
RP-SMA external antenna
connector (hardware switch)
Metal clamp for mounting
Antenna Options
How the device is used determines what kind
of antenna is needed.
Omni-Directional
Best used where AP and clients
are at the same elevation
Flat, circular radiation pattern
Directional
Key to long range links
Focused beam width
Can go miles with clear line of sight
Point-to-Multipoint Outdoor
Omni-directional antenna on AP
Directional antennas on CBs.
EOA-3630
IP65 rated outdoor enclosure
2.4GHz 600mW
Type-N RF Connector
24V PoE
Wall or mast bracket
Outdoor Hospitality
RV Parks, Marinas, Campuses
Dual Radio Repeaters to separate backhaul traffic
Running data cables is not an option.
Recommendation
Dual Radio AP
EOR-7750
EOA-7530
EOA-7535
EOR-7750
IP65 rated outdoor enclosure
Radio 1
2.4GHz / 5GHz 600mW
Type-N Connector
Radio 2
2.4GHz 802.11n
6dBi internal antenna
24V PoE
Wall or mast bracket
EOA7530
IP65 rated outdoor enclosure
Radio 1
5GHz 600mW
Type-N Connector
Radio 2
2.4GHz 600mW
Type-N Connector
48V PoE
Wall or mast bracket
EOA7535
IP68 rated outdoor enclosure
Radio 1
5GHz 600mW
Type-N Connector
Radio 2
2.4GHz 600mW
Type-N Connector
48V PoE
Ethernet Surge Arrestor
RF Lightning Protector
Wall or mast bracket
Applying Concepts for WISP
EOC2611P configured in client bridge mode deployed
as CPE devices
Applying Concepts for IP Security Cameras
EOC2611P configured in client bridge mode for security
cameras.
Applying Concepts to Any Ethernet Device
EOC2611P configured in client bridge mode to connect
different types of Ethernet devices.
Various Client Bridge Examples
Client bridge mode to connect different types of
Ethernet devices to an AP.
