EnGenius ENH500-AX Outdoor Access Point or Client Bridge Installation Guide
- June 10, 2024
- EnGenius
Table of Contents
ENH500-AX Outdoor Access Point or Client Bridge
Installation Guide
ENH500-AX | EnStation 6
ENH500-AX Outdoor Access Point or Client Bridge
Quick Installation Guide
Outdoor Access Point / Client Bridge
ENH500-AX | EnStation 6
ENH500-AX
EnStation 6
Minimum Requirements
Broadband Internet Service
(Cable or DSL Modem)
Internet Browser
(Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Edge)
Connecting the Device
ENH500-AX
a. Remove the rear bottom panel.
b. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the LAN(PoE) port of the AP/Bridge
and the other end to the PoE Port on the PoE Adapter.
c. Connect the Power Cord with the PoE Adapter and plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.
d. Connect the second Ethernet Cable to the LAN port of the PoE Adapter and
the other end to the Ethernet Port on the computer.
e. Place the panel removed from step A back into the device.
• Note: The device should ONLY be powered via Ethernet Cable connected to the
included PoE Adapter.
a. Remove the rear bottom panel.
b. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the LAN(PoE) port of the CPE and
the other end to the PoE Port on the PoE Adapter.
c. Connect the Power Cord to the PoE Adapter and plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.
d. Connect the second Ethernet Cable to the LAN port of the PoE Adapter and
the other end to the Ethernet Port onto the computer.
e. Place the panel removed from step “a” back into the device.
Note:
- The device should ONLY be powered via Ethernet Cable connected to the included PoE Adapter, EnStation 6 supports Proprietary 24V/54V PoE input.
- The 2nd Ethernet Port of the device can supply the 802.3af power source when used with the included PoE Adapter.
IP Address Configuration
a. Once your computer is on, ensure that your TCP/IP is set to “ON” or
“Enabled”. Open Network Connections and then click Local Area Connection.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 
b. If your computer is already on a network, ensure that you have set it to a Static IP Address on the interface. (Example: 192.168.1.10 and the Subnet Mask address as 255.255.255.0).
Device Setup
a. To configure the device, open a web browser. In the web browser’s address
bar enter 192.168.1.1 and hit enter. 
b. A long screen will appear. By default, the device username is “admin,” and
the password is“admin”. Enter the current username and password of the device
and then click Login.
• Note: The model name on the
login screen depends on the product you are using.
c. You can also use the EnWiFi App and connect to the management SSID ,which
is on the device label and GUI, to configure the device. The defailt Wi-Fi
password is 12345678.
Switching Modes
Configure on GUI
a. The device can operate in the following modes:
• Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS AP or WDS Station.
Note: The model name on the
login screen depends on the product you are using.
a. Click on the Wireless link under the Network and set up the Operation Mode.
• It may take up to 90 seconds
for the device to initially power up.
Configure on EnWiFi App
b. Use EnWiFi App, open “Configure Wireless” to set up the Operation Mode.
Mounting the Device
Wall Mounting
a. Determine where the Access Point is to be placed and stick the Adhesive
label on the surface.
b. Use the appropriate drill bit to drill the 8.1 mm diagram and 26 mm depth
holes on the markings of the label.
c. Remove the label and Screw the anchors unto the holes until they are flush
with the wall.
d. Screw the included screws into the anchors and place the Access Point
against the wall with the mounting screw heads.
a. Plug the dynamic
stick into the bracket.
b. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, tighten it with 80kgf.cm.
c. Put the nock washer on the dynamic stick.
d. Assemble the mounting parts to the device.
e. Determine the mounting
location. Mark and drill two pilot holes aligning to the screw holes of the
bracket.
f. Put wall anchors into the holes and insert the screw into the wall anchor.
g. Screw and secure the bracket in place.
Pole Mounting
a. Thread the open end of the Pole Strap through the two tabs on the Pole
Mount Bracket.
b. Lock and tighten Pole Strap to secure Pole Mount Bracket to the pole.
a. Plug the dynamic stick into the bracket.
b. Screw the sealing nut and assembled parts, tighten it with 80kgf.cm.
c. Put the nock washer on the dynamic stick.
d. Assemble the mounting parts to the device.
e. Thread the open end of the pole strap through the two tabs on the bracket.
f. Lock and tighten the pole strap to secure the bracket to the pole.
Maximum data rates are based
on IEEE 802.11 standards. Actual throughput and range may vary depending on
distance between devices or traffic and bandwidth load in the network.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Trademarks and
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Version: 04/2023