Setup and Configuration

How do I set the EnGenius Mesh router to specify DNS addresses when handing out IP addresses to DHCP clients?

It is possible to specify the DNS addresses that the EnGenius Mesh router will hand out to DHCP clients. However, this can only be set up through the Web UI of the master device.

Step 1: Login to EnGenius Mesh router's Web UI.

Step 2: Go to "Interfaces" and select "LAN."

Step 3: By default, the DNS type is set as Dynamic. Click on the radio button labeled “Static” and type in the Primary and Secondary DNS addresses.

Step 4: Scroll down and click on “Apply.”

How do I do Port forwarding on the EnGenius Mesh router?

Step 1: Connect your PC/Laptop to the EnGenius Mesh router (wired or wireless).

Step 2: Open a browser and type the IP address in the address bar to access the web interface (the default IP is 192.168.0.1).

Step 3: Use the username and password credentials you created via EnMesh APP to login.

Step 4. Go to Firewall and select Port Forwarding.

Step 5. Enter the Local IP, Local Port, Type, Public Port, and Comment information.

Step 6. Tap on + icon.

Step 7. Tap "Apply."

How do I use the storage feature of the EnGenius Mesh router?

Step 1: Plug a portable hard drive into the EnGenius Mesh router’s USB port to access the data.

Step 2: Open the EnMesh app from Android or iOS device.

Step 3: Tap on "Devices."

Step 4: Tap Advanced icon.

Step 5: Tap the radio button to enable SAMBA or download the EnFile app to remotely access your router-attached storage. To login to the EnFile App, find the label located on the bottom of the EnGenius Mesh device and take note of the Unique ID (UID) or DDNS Domain exclusive for your device for processing the remote login. You will use the same login username/password you created in the EnMesh setup process.

How do I configure the EnGenius Mesh router to act as an access point?

The EnGenius Mesh router can act as an access point only when the WAN connection type is DHCP mode.

Step 1: Open the EnMesh app which is installed in your mobile device.

Step 2: Tap the "Menu" icon in the top-left corner of the screen.

Step 3: Tap the "Settings" then tap the Internet.

Step 4: Tick the "Bridge mode" then tap the "Save."

Step 1: Open the EnMesh app which is installed on your mobile device.

Step 2: Tap the "Menu" icon in the top-left corner on the screen.

Step 3: Tap "Settings" in the menu.

Step 4: Tap "EnMesh Account" in the submenu, enter the current password and new password, and then save.

Open EnMesh app from your Android or iOS device.

Step 1: Go to the Wi-Fi Network page by tapping Wi-Fi.

Step 2: Tap the share icon on the upper right corner, it will allow you to share the Wi-Fi name/Wi-Fi password string with our family and friends via email or other messaging apps.

How to set up a Guest WiFi?

Step 1: Tap "Wi-Fi," scroll down and look for the Guest Wi-Fi.

Step 2: Tap the radio button to enable it.

Step 3: Change the Guest Wi-Fi Name and Password if you want.

Step 4: Tap on "Save" to complete the guest network setup.

Open EnMesh app from your Android or iOS device.

Step 1: Go to the Wi-Fi Network page by tapping "Wi-Fi."

Step 2: Tap the share icon on the upper right corner, It will allow you to share the Guest Wi-Fi name/ Guest Wi-Fi password string with your family and friends via email or other messaging apps.