Question 1

Does this support DD-WRT?

And does this have a standard router mode

E.G. like a consumers router that you could buy from Walmart.

Accepted Answer

Don't know about DD-WRT.  There is a decent UI that allows you to configure the unit as needed.  It will serve as a client router (see Chapter 4 in the user manual.

Question 2

I purchased two ENS500EXT devices to connect my house network to another building.  After watching a bunch of videos, I have the two talking to each other (link up) in WDS bridge mode.  However, I don't know how to get these two to talk to my primary network. My primary network is a DHCP-enabled, Comcast provided internet connection.  Any suggestions or pointers on how I get these devices to recognize my main network?

Accepted Answer

A few things you need to do. You need to assign static ip addresses to each of the wireless access points. The ip address needs to fall in your current address scheme. For instance your primary router dhcp server is 192.168.1.1. Then make your bridges 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.3. You need to turn off dhcp functionality on both wireless access points (if applicable). You also need to set the subnet mask the same for all devices. Normally 255.255.255.0. Last you need to give each access point a default gateway. That's how each device knows where to go to get to the internet. That would be your primary router 192.168.1.1. Also you might add a dns server. You can choose any but normally I use 8.8.8.8. If all of that is properly configured communication should start to work. You can use a software call fing. Very helpful tool for analyzing devices on the network. If you can see/ping the first access point from the primary network things are looking good. Then you just need to make sure both access points communicate using the ssid you set up. One more point to mention. These kind of bridges have several modes. In most cases you need to have the remote access point in client bridge mode to allow the primary router to assign dhcp to all devices on both sides of the wireless bridge. Good luck! It can be done!

Question 3

Can I connect this to my Belkin Router using a powerline is it compatible with belkin routers?

Accepted Answer

Yes the ENS500EXT is compatible with Belkin routers, with the following questions:

I'm not sure what you're referring to when you say "using a powerline".  If you mean using POE injector, you should remember that the ENS500EXT must use it's own power injector to avoid damage to the unit. Connect the LAN side of the router to the LAN side of the power injector and the Power side of the power injector to the ENS500EXT.

If you are referring to a network link using a powerline network adapter, yes it will be compatible with that, assuming you connect the powerline adapter by Cat5 or Cat6 to the ENS500EXT through the proper POE injector.

Hope this is helpful to you.

Question 4

What is the range?

Accepted Answer

the range on this excellent piece of equipment is roughly set for us at 1000'..it has the capability to go out to 15x more than that.

Question 5

We have two farm outbuildings with control equipment we need to monitor from either the main house or a small shop.  All are within an 1000' diameter area - unfortunately they are in almost a straight line (so line of site is impaired).   The arrangement is main house (with internet entry point) - block building with equipment - metal building with equipment - small shop bldg.  Could someone recommend which pieces to use?  I was looking at the ENH500 pairs, but not sure if these are the right choice for the 3 external points.  Each location needs internet access and also has video cameras.  Recommendations?

Accepted Answer

I am using the ENS500EXT as a bridge to multiple locations ( not an access point ). I have HD cameras and point of sale PCs connected through them to our main building. I use them to about 300' but have the power setting at low. These items have been running for about a year with no issues. Hope this helps.

Brand	EnGenius
Model	ENS500EXT

Standards	IEEE 802.11a/n
Wireless Data Rates	Up to 300Mbps
Security	WPA/WPA2 Personal (WPA-PSK using TKIP or AES) WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (WPA-EAP using TKIP)
Frequency Band	5.18 - 5.825GHz
Antenna	External/detachable 5 dBi Omni-directional Antennas
Interface	Ethernet Port
WAN Ports	2 x 10/100M
Power Supply	Proprietary PoE design Power Adapter (United States) 24V / 0.6A

Temperature	-20°C - 70°C
Humidity	0% - 90%, Non-Condensing

Dimensions	7.3" x 3.9" x 1.14"
Weight	0.7 lbs.

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