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1. i2 X Search Favorites lt 2 i ing id 33 Address http 192 168 1 25 03_device_02 php Go Links 3 nscapeVata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdcor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Device Firmware Upgrade Bandwidth Step 1 Start by clicking the Start button Firmware Step 2 Choose an upgrade file Upgrade Reboot Step 3 Verify file contents Backup Restore Step 4 Start image upgrade Hostname Step 5 Upgrade started Please wait for completion Help Done Internet NOTE Upgrading the firmware does not reset the equipment to the factory default configuration Selecting Restore to factory default option in Step 5 will restore the unit to the factory default settings With major version upgrades restore to factory default is a must An example to perform the factory default after firmware upgrade is from firmware version RC7 2 to RC8 h Please check the release notes of the firmware to see if a factory firmware default is critical before proceeding Page 48 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 3 3 Reboot You can reboot the system on this page High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Microsoft Internet Explorer Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back i2 7 Search Pp Favorites
2. High Power WLAN Outdoor Acces nscapeVata AirEther 5854 Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Station The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Logout Network Device Security Localization Status Security Information System Access Control None Wireless snme Security IP settings Hostname AirEther 04 23rd 2009 Page 26 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 1 4 IP Setting Shows current network settings High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Mozilla Firefox Jeg File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help sc a 13 htto 192 168 100 191 01 status 04 Ww Google Most Visited 5 Getting Started Latest Headlines 24 Google Yahoo Finance 3 Customize Links My Yahoo 5 4 Welcome to Inscape D RoboForm Search x Logins 4 passcards Setup Form Filing 33 Save Generate High Power WLAN Outdoor Acces Iiscape ata AirEther 6854 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Status Current IP Settings System IP alias settings IP Address 192 168 100 191 Wireless Security Wired IP settings Netmask Gateway Hostname AirEther 00 05 Z3rd 2009 Done 6 2 Network Network Page w
3. AP Client Mode a M UA Elus 1 4 ji Switch Hub Point to Point or Point to Multipoint Bridge AP Mode u INTERNET AP Client Mode T n JS Switch Hub The topology diagram shown reflects SB54 s modes of configuration New configurations maybe available due to periodic new firmware release The diagrams shown in this manual are used for illustration purposes and may not reflect the most current configuration Page 14 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 4 2 AP Client SC54 Only AP Client mode offered on the SC54 unit provides wired to wireless Bridge function for the fixed wireless broadband access market Inscape Data s SC54 may link up to Inscape Data s 5854 access point wirelessly to provide last mile connectivity for residential or commercial broadband internet subscribers Users may enable up stream and down stream bandwidth controls on the SC54 product to provide service level tiers to maximize bandwidth usage SC54 Bridge d SC54 a x 10 Jj l T a Switch Hub SB54 Access Point Fixed Wireless Broadband Access for P Ei Residential or Commercial Subscribers INTERNET SC54 TUS i Switch Hub RE SC54 Bridge Page 15 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 4 3 Bridge and Multiple Bri
4. Plastic wall plug Plastic wall plug 1 SYSTEM STATUS LED a PWR Power Light b WLAN AP Client CPE Router Bridge Multibridge Associated or Not Associated ii AP Repeater Wireless Activity Fast blinking LED means more activity c LAN Network Link or No Link 2 4 5 GHz External Antenna Connector Type N Female Weatherproof PoE Port RJ 45 Jack Embedded 2 4 GHz Only 12 dBi directional antenna Point in this direction to maximize alignment of your antenna Page 20 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 4 7 PoE Injector and Cable Length Consideration Inscape Data products offer Power over Ethernet PoE capabilities and most models include PoE injectors the package It his highly recommended to use the proper designated PoE injector for Inscape Data PoE capable products Inscape Data has PoE radios and IP video surveillance cameras using 12VDC 48VDC and 802 3af power schemes Using the wrong injector or power supply may lower the products performance or in most cases damage the product When making your PoE cables please adhere to TIA EIA 568B telecommunication cabling standard Please also consider the length of PoE cable versus voltage drop chart below Using longer PoE cable length may require higher voltage DC Injector to support proper operation of the radio PoE Cable Attenuation Table PoE Cable Length Voltage Drop 3VDC 25m 4 8 LED D
5. AirEther SB54 SC54 USER MANUAL Corporate Headquarters http www inscapedata com Inscape Data Corporation Tel 408 935 8500 1611 South Main Street 1 888 267 4507 Milpitas CA 95035 USA Fax 408 935 8900 Revision 1 5 Firmware Version 1 29 RC8 h AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge FCC Notice NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifi
6. AT THE TIME OF MAKING OR ACQUIRING SUCH COPY OR UPGRADE ALREADY HOLDS A VALID LICENSE TO THE ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND HAS PAID THE APPLICABLE FEE FOR THE UPGRADE OR ADDITIONAL COPIES 2 USE OF UPGRADES IS LIMITED TO INSCAPE DATA EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH CUSTOMER IS THE ORIGINAL END USER PURCHASER OR LESSEE OR OTHERWISE HOLDS A VALID LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE WHICH IS BEING UPGRADED AND 3 THE MAKING AND USE OF ADDITIONAL COPIES IS LIMITED TO NECESSARY BACKUP PURPOSES ONLY Proprietary Notices Customer agrees to maintain and reproduce all copyright and other proprietary notices on all copies in any form of the Software in the same form and manner that such copyright and other proprietary notices are included on the Software Except as expressly authorized in the Agreement Customer shall not make any copies or duplicates of any Software without the prior written permission of Inscape Data Term and Termination The Agreement and the license granted herein shall remain effective until terminated Customer may terminate the Agreement and the license at any time by destroying all copies of Software and any Documentation Customer s rights under the Agreement will terminate immediately without notice from Inscape Data if Customer fails to comply with any provision of the Agreement Upon termination Customer shall destroy all copies of Software and Documentation in its possession or control confidentiality obligations of Customer and all limitations o
7. Access Point Bridge Multiple Bridge AP Client 9 CPE Router Lock BSSID Con OFF Enable Burst QoN 9orr IP Settings Antenna Settings DHCP Settings Enable 4 Address wmm j Oov Oor 5510 Enter a unique SSID name specified by your network administrator default is AirEther The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network e Lock BSSID This will lock into the associated units MAC address e Enable 4 Address Headers Select ON to enable Transparent Bridge functionality If this is selected ON then 4 Address Headers on the SC54 Wireless Client Bridges should also be enabled ON WMM Select ON to enable the QoS Quality of Service feature This WMM feature is one of IEEE 802 11 standards WMM prioritizes traffic according to four Access Categories i e voice video best effort and background Page 38 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Transmit Power Transmit power control limits the Tx power output The default is FULL power Options available are 24 1 8 and 1 16 Selecting certain countries will limit the TX output power to confirm to its local regulatory dom
8. SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 4 4 Repeater Mode 5854 Only The repeater mode is a modification to the 802 11 standards that allow the SB54 to function as an access point and client simultaneously This feature allows users to spread coverage to a large area without the need of a backhaul link The tradeoff is the overall throughput is greatly affected for all users of the access points linked Repeater mode is not recommended with large numbers of clients or when throughput needs to be maximized Repeater mode should not be used for time sensitive application like voice over IP VoIP and IP Video In both cases a dedicated point to point link should be used In areas of low density and mild spectral interference repeater mode can allow the extension of wireless network coverage into an area at a very low cost LAN B j Ld imal iN Repeater Mode LL Z Eu v l twilch Hub s L AP Mode 7 NOTE Repeater mode may be compatible with third party access points not using the Atheros radio chipset Due to the slight variations of each vendor s access point implementation Inscape Data cannot guarantee compatibility when using third party access points with SB54 s configured in repeater mode Page 17 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 4 5 CPE Router Mode 5854 Only CPE Router mode offered on the SB5
9. o3 g Ll rel n Address http 192 168 1 25 03 device 03 php nscapeVata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdcor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Device Device Reboot Bandwidth Do you want to reboot Firmware Yes Upgrade Reboot Backup Restore Hostname 7 Eti Internet Page 49 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 3 4 Backup Restore You can Backup Restore Upgrade firmware and Reboot the system in following pages LI H 4 7 Ev Hieh Power WLAN Outdoor Acce Foint Management interTact icrosoft Internet xplorer A Fi Ed View Favorites Tools F gt 2 Search Favorites lt ER 2 A LJ rel 33 Address http 192 168 1 25 03_device 04 Eco A anlem j nscapeVata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdcor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Device Backup Restore Bandwidth This page can backup restore the system settings Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Reboot Backup Restore Restore to Factory settings Settings Hostname Help Done Internet e Backup the current settings to a file Click on the Backup button
10. A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol A wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted Topology The physical layout of a network Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy An optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specified by IEEE 802 11 that may be used to provide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to the confidentiality of a wired local area network LAN medium that does not employ cryptographic techniques to enhance privacy confidentiality WPA Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server Page 64 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band
11. A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys to be compatible with consumer type AP products Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Roaming The ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together RTS Request To Send A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printers communication and other services SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that perform a particular task is called a program SOHO Small Office Home Office Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission SSID Service Set Identifier Your wireless network s name Page 63 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Static IP Address
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13. Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Station Status Network Device Security Localization Localization Network Time Protocol NTP First NTP server IP Hostname pool ntp org port 123 Conuntry Code Second NTP server IP Hostname ntp ubuntu com port 123 Hostname AirEther 20 18 Jun 03 9 2009 Page 55 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 5 2 Country Code Here you can set the country code as Wildcard ETSI Japan and United States Please choose the regulatory domain that is most suitable for your wireless deployment region Using Wildcard disables transmit power control TCP and operates the unit at maximum TX Power output Operating the wireless device outside of the allowed TX power is not advised It not only disrupts other valid wireless networks it is Illegal nscape AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Localization Country Code Settings NTP WILDCARD C try Cod Code ooh ETSI 2 ETSI 1 Japan United States Hostname AirEther 20219 S00 D3rd 2009 Page 56 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 7 Wireless Network Planning 7 1 Site Survey You need to consider the following operating and environmental conditions when perf
14. Lg rel 3 Address http j 192 168 1 25 02 network 02 php EJ co 3 nscapeVata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdcor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Network Network IP Settings 9 Device IP IP Alias Wireless Settings IP Settings Antenna Settings 9 DHCP Client Static IP DHCP Settings Apply Done Internet Page 44 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 3 Antenna Settings Antenna Selection You need to determine whether you want to use the integrated antenna or an external antenna for your device You can set this for both transmit and receive ends Antenna 1 will use the built in 2 4 GHz 12 dBi antenna while antenna 2 uses an external antenna based on any 2 4GHz or 5GHz antenna i e panel grid sector or omni directional Hieh Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Micro File Edit View Favorit Tools Help i2 f Search 7 Favorites C m m id 23 oft Internet Explorer Address http 192 168 1 25 02 network 03 php nscapeVata The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Network Device Security Localization Network Antenna Selection Wireless Settings IP Settings Antenna Settings DHCP Settings amp Done v Go Links AirEther 5 54 Du
15. Pair Cable 1 to 100 meter Strongly Recommended in severe environment PoE Port Surge In Line Cat 5 with 8 lines Protected or Damage due to surge is not covered under Protector equivalent manufacturer warranty Strongly Recommended in severe environment Antenna Port Surge In Line Coaxial Protector or equivalent Damage due to surge is not covered under Protector manufacturer warranty Radio Equipment Side Unshielded RJ 45 Jack y Shielded RJ 45 connectors used for both ends PoE Injector Side Shielded Attached to backside of the Radio Antenna 16 AWG Copper Wire Minimum Antenna mast and appropriate common Earth Ground Wire Ground Product damage caused by improper or no grounding is not covered under warranty All nuts and bolts should not be tightened beyond specified torque setting Torque Wrench 20kgf cm or 1 44 Ibf ft CAT 5 5e Cable Improper termination will damage the device and TIA 568B Standard Termination void your warranty Page 72 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Sealing of antenna and RJ45 connector at both end Weatherproof Rubber Mastic or equivalent is required to ensure installation and equipment Sealing Tape i e Coax Seal longevity Page 73 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Please refer to the following system grounding diagram for your installation
16. USE SOFTWARE OR OTHERWISE AND EVEN IF INSCAPE DATA OR ITS SUPPLIERS Page 83 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge OR LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IF YOU ACQUIRED THE SOFTWARE IN EUROPE THE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA ASIA OR OCEANIA IN NO EVENT WILL INSCAPE DATA ITS AFFILIATES OFFICERS DIRECTORS EMPLOYEES AGENTS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUE LOST PROFIT OR LOST OR DAMAGED DATA BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF CAPITAL OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES HOWSOEVER ARISING INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF IN EACH CASE INSCAPE DATA ITS AFFILIATES OFFICERS DIRECTORS EMPLOYEES AGENTS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT FULLY APPLY TO YOU THE FOREGOING WAIVER SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH I DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY II FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION OR III INSCAPE DATA S LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY TERMS THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW For all countries referred to above Customer agrees that the limitations of liability and discla
17. Using the orthogonal FDM OFDM transmission method two higher speed standards followed 802 11b that provided up to 54 Mbps 802 11a transmits in the 5 GHz frequency range and is not backward compatible with 11b but 11g transmits in the same 2 4 GHz range and is compatible with 11b If 11b and 11g devices are communicating it is done at the slower 11b speed Wi Fi is well proven and readily available since late 1998 Itis also one of the most successful industry standards in history Wi Fi is experiencing rapid advancement with newer extensions released to enhance wireless performance WiMax is another wireless standard rapidly gaining ground and holds lots of promise for the licensed bands However the industry anticipates cost effective WiMax equipment to emerge within a few years Inscape Data s long range wireless equipment based on WiFi is available today and brings a host of benefits to the security market Table provides a rough overview of license free band characteristics and use of each band if available in your deployment region License Equipment Allowable Channel Non Line of Site Purpose Free Tx Power Bandwidth Rate Support Frequency MHz Good 5 x GHz Very Good Good Very Good Very Good Voice Data Video pm mmm eee 24 GHz Poor Very Very Good Very Poor Data Video BUM MU NNNM 60 GHz Excellent Excellent Excellent Poo Data Video FSO Laser Excellent Excellent Excellent Data Video Table l
18. Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 8 2 Default amp Display Values em Ve F W Version Page 65 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 8 3 Technical Specification SB54 Enclosure Protection IP68 Compliant Environmental 40 C to 8590 Humidity 9595 essc i Frequency 2412 2484 MHz amp 5 1 5 8 GHZ LAN port 1 Number of Radlo 1 Operating Channels IEEE802 11 b g 1 11 Channels America 1 13 Channels General Europe 1 14 Channels Japan IEEE802 11a 4 Channels Japan 19 Channels Europe 13 Channels USA Modulation OFDM 64 QAM QPSK BPSK DSSS DBPSK DOPSK CCK Transmit Power 802 11a 199 8 6 24Mbps 18dBm 36Mbps 17dBm 48Mbps 16dBm 54Mbps Transmit Power 802 11g 25dBm 6 24Mbps 23dBm 36Mbps 22dBm 48Mbps 21dBm 54Mbps Transmit Power 802 11b 25dBm Receiver Sensitivity 802 11a 92dBm 6 24Mbps 80dBm 36Mbps 76dBm 48Mbps 72dBm 54Mbps Receiver Sensitivity 802 11g 92dBm 0 6 24Mbps B0dBm 36Mbps 76dBm 48Mbps 72dBm 54Mbps Receiver Sensitivity 802 11b 96dBm amp 1Mbps 95dBm 2Mbps 93dBm 5 5Mbps 92dBm 11Mbps Page 66 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Management Configuration Retention after FW Upgrade DHCP Client VPN Pass Through Network Protocols Maximum Ethernet Clients S
19. a community string with read only access Authorized management stations are able to retrieve MIB objects Maximum length is 32 characters opecifies a community string with read write access Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects Maximum length is 32 characters Enter the IP address of the trap manager that will receive these messages Enter the community name of the trap manager that will receive these messages 6 4 3 Password Settings This page will allow you to set the user name and password for the device This password will be used when logging into the configuration page of the device The default user name and password is root and root respectively scape Data The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Status Network Device Security Access Control SNMP Password Settings Web Server Port AirEther SB54 Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Station Security Localization __ Logout Password Settings aaa Hostname AirEther 20 14 Jun O3rd 2009 Page 54 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 5 Localization 6 5 1 Network Time Protocol NTP Here you can set the device to obtain the time from a valid internet time server You will need to input the internet time server information You can use up to 2 different time servers on this page nscape Vata AirEther 5 54 The
20. devices Page 10 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 3 IEEE 802 11 Wireless Network Architecture Inscape Data AirEther wireless access points bridges and clients are designed based on IEEE 802 11a b g wireless standards The IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc or also pronounced as Eye triple E is the world s leading professional non profit association for the advancement of technology It serves the aerospace biomedical electric power consumer electronics and computers and telecommunications industry IEEE standardization efforts are organized by projects each of which is assigned a number The most famous IEEE project is the IEEE 802 project to develop LAN standards Within each project individual working groups develop standards to address a particular facet of the problem Working groups are also given a number which is written after the decimal point for the corresponding projects Ethernet the most widely used IEEE LAN technology was standardized by the third working group 802 3 Wireless LANs were the eleventh working group formed hence the name 802 11 Within a working group task groups form to revise particular aspects of the standard or add on to the general area of functionality Task groups are assigned a letter beneath the working group The case of the letter in a standards revision encodes information Lowercase letters indicate depen
21. point Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles most of the data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to send data Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning a permanent static IP addresses Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet IEEE s
22. reference When in doubt refer to your country s national electric code to determine proper grounding techniques For reference information regarding grounding the AirEther outdoor system please check the application note directory included with your product s CDROM AirEther ae Outdoor p Wireless n System Antenna Mast Outdoor 16 AVS Copper Wire Computer 3 3x Power Service PoE Injector amp n Power Adapter Panel Power Service Ground Electrode or 8 foot ground rod Page 74 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 8 7 WARRANTY Inscape Data Corporation Limited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranty Hardware Inscape Data Corporation or subsidiary selling the Product Inscape Data warrants that commencing from the date of shipment to Customer and in case of resale by a Inscape Data s reseller commencing not more than ninety 90 days after original shipment by Inscape Data and continuing for a period of the longer of a ninety 90 days or b the period set forth in the warranty card accompanying the Product if any the Hardware will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use The date of shipment of a Product by Inscape Data is set forth on the packaging material in which the Product 1s shipped This limited warranty extends only to the original user of the Product Customer s sole and
23. 4 units provide wired to wireless NAT routing function for the fixed wireless broadband access market Inscape Data s 5854 may link up to Inscape Data s SB54 access point wirelessly to provide last mile connectivity for residential or commercial broadband internet subscribers NAT routing offers internet connection sharing with only one IP address Users may enable DHCP server to locally serve IP schemes to the broadband subscribers Up stream and down stream bandwidth control features also allow service providers to limit bandwidth based on service levels oe 4 Switch Hub 5854 Access Point Fixed Wireless Broadband Access for rs Sy Residential or Commercial Subscribers INTERNET 4 wp a k C Swilch Hub A SB54 NAT Router Page 18 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 4 6 Installation Diagram HUB Router Computer Omni rE PIP100 Antenna Ethernet Cable distance should not exceed 100 meters e Make sure the wiring is correct In 10Mbps operation Category 3 4 5 cable can be used for connection To reliably operate your network at 100Mbps you must use Category 5 cable or better Data Grade Page 19 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Installation Diagram Plastic wall plug em OS 29 Plastic wall plug Spring washer
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25. 54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge CLAIM OR IF THE SOFTWARE IS PART OF ANOTHER PRODUCT THE PRICE PAID FOR SUCH OTHER PRODUCT THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR SOFTWARE IS CUMULATIVE AND NOT PER INCIDENT LE THE EXISTENCE OF TWO OR MORE CLAIMS WILL NOT ENLARGE THIS LIMIT IF YOU ACQUIRED THE SOFTWARE IN EUROPE THE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA ASIA OR OCEANIA NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE IN THE AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY ALL LIABILITY OF INSCAPE DATA ITS AFFILIATES OFFICERS DIRECTORS EMPLOYEES AGENTS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS COLLECTIVELY TO CUSTOMER WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY CUSTOMER TO INSCAPE DATA FOR THE SOFTWARE THAT GAVE RISE TO THE CLAIM OR IF THE SOFTWARE IS PART OF ANOTHER PRODUCT THE PRICE PAID FOR SUCH OTHER PRODUCT THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR SOFTWARE IS CUMULATIVE AND NOT PER INCIDENT LE THE EXISTENCE OF TWO OR MORE CLAIMS WILL NOT ENLARGE THIS LIMIT NOTHING IN THE AGREEMENT SHALL LIMIT I THE LIABILITY OF INSCAPE DATA ITS AFFILIATES OFFICERS DIRECTORS EMPLOYEES AGENTS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS TO CUSTOMER FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY THEIR NEGLIGENCE II INSCAPE DATA S LIABILITY FOR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION OR III ANY LIABILITY OF INSCAPE DATA WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW End User License Agreement Disclaimer of Liabilities Waiver of Consequential Damages a
26. Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge WLAN Speeds based on 802 11 working group Working Group Maximum Data Rate Speed 802 11b 11 mbps 802 11g 54 mbps 802 11 54 mbps 802 11 300 mbps 802 11 also known as is a working standard to bring even higher data rate for multi media applications 802 11 has been readily available since 1998 offering speeds at 2 mbps and 2001 at 54 mbps Late 2008 the introduction of 802 11n will deliver speeds in the 300 mbps range IEEE 802 11 is one of the most successful industry standards in history It has been experiencing exponential growth in multi industry support and rapid advancement with newer extensions released periodically to enhance wireless performance 802 11 Nomenclature 802 11 networks consist of four major physical components Access points Stations Wireless Medium and Distribution System Access Points Access points function as media converters from one type to another It performs the wireless to wired bridging function as its core functionality Stations Clients Networks are essentially built to transfer data between stations Stations are computing devices with wireless network interfaces Since 802 11 is fast in becoming the defacto standard for linking together consumer electronics device with 802 11 wireless interfaces is rapidly increasing from portable handheld scanners to mobile computing Wireless Medium To move data fro
27. HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY THESE WARRANTIES GIVE CUSTOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION THIS DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE Page 76 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge INSCAPE DATA CORPORATION 1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms The following are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty Your formal Warranty Statement including the warranty applicable to Inscape Data software appears in the End User License Agreement that accompanies your Inscape Data product Duration of Hardware Warranty One 1 Year Replacement Repair or Refund Procedure for Hardware Inscape Data or its authorized service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part after receipt of the RMA request and the RMA item Actual delivery times may vary depending on Customer location Inscape Data reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy To Receive a Return Materials Authorization RMA Number Please go to Inscape Data s website and complete the RMA request http www inscapedata com rma htm Page 77 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Date Insca
28. License Free Frequency Review FSO Free Space Optics Page 8 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Illegal or improper use of license free radio equipment is a federal offense and extreme care should be considered when using it in your country Confirm with national authorities when in doubt if a particular frequency band is considered license free or when a new frequency band will be available in your region The following table provides information on fourteen regional spectrum management authorities and their websites Country Region National Spectrum Authority Australia Australian Communications and Media WWW acma gov au Authority China Ministry of Information Industry Germany Federal Network Agency Bonn www bundesnetzagentur de Federal Republic of Germany Italy The Communications Regulatory www agcom it Authority Agcom Japan Japan Ministries of Internal Affairs and www soumu go jp Mieten s mm South Korea Ministry of Information and www mic go kr Russia Ministry for Communication and WWW QgOV ru PU tain South Africa The Independent Communications WWW icasa org za RN RN United Arab Emirates Supreme Committee for the Supervision www tra gov ae em o United Kingdom of Office of Communications www ofcom org uk Great Britain amp Northern Ireland United States of Federal Communications Commission www fcc gov Ame
29. ORY QUALITY NON INTERFERENCE ACCURACY OF INFORMATIONAL CONTENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING LAW USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY INSCAPE DATA ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS TO THE EXTENT AN IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED SUCH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY THIS WARRANTY GIVES CUSTOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION This disclaimer and exclusion shall apply even if the express warranty set forth above fails of its essential purpose General Terms Applicable to the Limited Warranty Statement End User License Agreement and Supplemental License Agreement Disclaimer of Liabilities Limitation of Liability IF YOU ACQUIRED THE SOFTWARE IN THE UNITED STATES LATIN AMERICA CANADA JAPAN OR THE CARIBBEAN NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE IN THE AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY ALL LIABILITY OF INSCAPE DATA ITS AFFILIATES OFFICERS DIRECTORS EMPLOYEES AGENTS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS COLLECTIVELY TO CUSTOMER WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY CUSTOMER TO INSCAPE DATA FOR THE SOFTWARE THAT GAVE RISE TO THE Page 82 of 85 AirEther SB
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32. ain Distance The distance function adjusts wireless system link timing It is critical to enter the correct values for your wireless network Enter a distance value according to the longest link distance between the point to point or point to multi point in the network Al NOTE The distance number should be greater than or equal to the real distance An incorrect distance value will impact or degrade the performance of the wireless link Encryption NONE WEP WPA or WPA2 The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Access Point WEP WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy Once you setup the AP to work in security mode all wireless stations will also need to have corresponding settings System default setting is No Security Page 39 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 1 7 Repeater Mode 5854 Only The repeater mode is a modification to the 802 11 standards that allow the SB54 to function as an access point and client simultaneously This feature allows users to spread coverage to a large area without the need of a backhaul link The tradeoff is the overall throughput is greatly affected for all users of the access points linked Repeater mode is not
33. al Band Outdcor Wireless Base Station Logout Antenna Setting Antennai Antenna2 Internet Page 45 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 4 DHCP Settings DHCP Settings On this page you can set whether you want the unit to distribute IP addresses which will act similar to a router This is only enabled in CPE router mode High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Micro Edit View gt Favorites Tools Help Back 6 oft Internet Explorei alin 2 f X Search 7 Favorites E ee i EN LJ rel Address http 192 168 1 25 02 network 04 php nscape Vata The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Network Device Security Localization Network DHCP Settings Wireless Settings IP Settings Antenna Settings DHCP Settings amp Done Go Links 22 AirEther 5 54 Dual Band Outdcor Wireless Base Station Logout Starting Address 192 168 100 100 Apply D Internet Page 46 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 3 Device Under device settings you can do a various things such as control bandwidth Upgrade firmware reboot the unit backup or restore the unit or set the hostname 6 3 1 Bandwidth You can set the upload and download rates for the device here Upstream and downstream throughput maybe li
34. ance The distance function adjusts wireless system link timing It is critical to enter the correct values for your wireless network Enter a distance value according to the longest link distance between the point to point or point to multi point in the network Al NOTE The distance number should be greater than or equal to the real distance An incorrect distance value will impact or degrade the performance of the wireless link Transmit Power Transmit power control limits the Tx power output The default is FULL power Options available are 24 1 8 and 1 16 Selecting certain countries will limit the TX output power to confirm to its local regulatory domain Local AP SSID Enter a unique SSID name for the local wireless coverage area This SSID should be specified by your network administrator default is AirEther The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network Hide SSID f Hide SSID is selected the AP i e SB54 Base Station will be invisible from client s site survey and will provide better privacy to prevent intruders from accessing the wireless service Frequency Band Options available are Auto 11a 11b only 11g only or mixed 11b g network Select
35. and reliable many cases wireless is the only option License exempt wireless is available worldwide in several frequency bands The most popular and uniformly accepted is ISM 2 4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands The 2 4 GHz frequency allocation 2 40GHz to 2 4835GHz and 5GHz 5 15GHz to 5 85GHz are adequate for voice and data communication therefore usage of cordless telephones and wireless computer access points worldwide find their homes in these bands Among other license free bands not all are uniformly acceptable worldwide National restrictions may limit or omit the use of certain frequency bands from one country to another The following map provides a rough overview of license free frequencies supported or not supported world wide License Free Radio Bands of the World rough overview 2 4 GHz Laser Figure 1 License Free Bands of the World a rough overview Page 7 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge When considering wireless communication for data and video security applications there are two wireless technology options proprietary or standardized The install base for proprietary wireless technology is small and costly relative to standardized wireless technology based on Wi FI 802 11 In 1999 802 11b boosted speed to 11 Mbps using DSSS The 1 and 2 Mbps DSSS modes were retained so that devices could throttle down to lower speeds when signals became weak
36. are and or Documentation as a condition to the remedy In no event does Inscape Data warrant that the Software is error free or that Customer will be able to operate the Software without problems or interruptions In addition due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks Inscape Data does not warrant that the Software or any equipment system or network on which the Software is used will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack Restrictions This warranty does not apply if the Software Product or any other equipment upon which the Software is authorized to be used a has been altered except by Inscape Data or its authorized representative b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Inscape Data c has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress abnormal environmental conditions misuse negligence or accident or d is licensed for beta evaluation testing or demonstration purposes The Software warranty also does not apply to e any temporary Software modules or f any Software for which Inscape Data does not receive a license fee DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANTY SECTION ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NON INFRINGEMENT SATISFACT
37. aring basis or otherwise without the express written authorization of Inscape Data or vi disclose provide or otherwise make available trade secrets contained within the Software and Documentation in any form to any third party without the prior written consent of Inscape Data Customer shall implement reasonable security measures to protect such trade secrets To the extent required by applicable law and at Customer s written request Inscape Data shall provide Customer with the interface information needed to achieve interoperability between the Software and another independently created program on payment of Inscape Data s applicable fee if any Customer shall observe strict obligations of confidentiality with respect to such information and shall use such information in compliance with any applicable terms and conditions upon which Inscape Data makes such information available Software Upgrades and Additional Copies For purposes of the Agreement Software shall include and the terms and conditions of the Agreement shall apply to computer programs including firmware as provided to Customer by Inscape Data or an authorized Inscape Data reseller and any upgrades updates bug fixes or modified versions thereto collectively Upgrades or backup copies of any of the foregoing NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THE AGREEMENT 1 CUSTOMER HAS NO LICENSE OR RIGHT TO MAKE OR USE ANY ADDITIONAL COPIES OR UPGRADES UNLESS CUSTOMER
38. ater wm omme mew WeAPSKAES M ox IP Settings Hostname AirEther 81 05 23rd 2009 v 5510 Enter a unique 5510 name specified by your network administrator default is AirEther The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network e Lock BSSID This will lock into the associated units MAC address e Enable 4 Address Headers Select ON to enable 802 1d Transparent Bridge function If this is selected ON then 4 Address Headers on the SB54 or SC54 should also be enabled ON Default configuration is ON Turning 4 Address Headers OFF will enable MAC Address translation Leave this option ON if you are not too sure about this feature Page 34 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge WMM Select ON to enable the QoS Quality of Service feature This WMM feature is one of IEEE 802 11 standards WMM prioritizes traffic according to four Access Categories i e voice video best effort and background Transmit Power Transmit power control limits the Tx power output The default is FULL power Options available are 24 1 8 and 1 16 Selecting certain c
39. cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Page 2 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge PRODUCT NOTES CAUTION Please make note of your user name password serial number and MAC Addresses before installation After configuration resetting of the user name and password 15 not permitted due to security reasons If password and user names are lost the user will need to ship the unit to Inscape Data for factory hardware reset Please contact Inscape Data Technical Support if further questions arise Page 3 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PRODUCT SUMMARY 6 2 SHHEMWIRELEESS TECHNOEOG Y ecd fe stie ate E pr eei Tv eu ess 7 IEEE 802 11 WIRELESS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE eee eee eee enero 8 d NETWORK TOPO OGY Y 8 4 1 AP AND AP CLIENT MODE SB94 ONLY eti eet ran A
40. dent standards that cannot stand alone from their parent while uppercase letters indicate full fledged standalone specifications For example 802 11b adds new clause to 802 11 but cannot stand alone so the b is written in lowercase n contrasts the 802 1X are self contained and standalone specifications where as 802 11n is not standalone specification IEEE 802 family which is a series of specifications for LAN technologies focuses on the physical layer 1 and data link layer 2 of OSI model Physical layer defines all the electrical and physical specifications for devices It defines in particular the relationship between a device and the communication medium other words it defines the protocol which interconnects devices together to form a network Data ink layer describes the functional means to transfer data between network entities It provides access control device identification error checking and the essentials for reliable data communication IEEE 802 11 WLAN standard introduces physical layer communication methods using FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum and DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum 802 110 specifies high rate direct sequence layer HR DSSS 802 11 describes a physical layer based on orthogonal frequency division multiplexing OFDM 802 119 the newest addition provides higher data speeds using OFDM Below is a table of data speed based on working group Page 11 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54
41. dge Mode SB54 Only The bridge and multiple bridge modes are a modification to the 802 11 wireless distribution standards that allows the SB54 to communicate with one or more SB54s without allowing for stations to connect The maximum SB54 peer communication is eight This feature allows users to create a single channel transparent bridge to a large area without the need for a dedicated backhaul link The tradeoff is overall security and throughput is greatly affected for all interlinking LAN segments Bridge mode supports WEP encryption and multiple bridge mode supports no encryption Bridge or multiple bridge modes are not recommended for use with secure wireless applications or when wireless security is a high priority and AP client bridge modes of the 5854 described in the previous sections are recommended when high security is desired b b Multiple Bridge Mode Multiple Bridge Mode Bridge Mode j i Vp i Dr Laid I i m m ES Ti t i J a k J Swilch Hu bw Swilch Hub Bridge Mode PTP Mode ld NA 7 te Swilch Hub har NOTE Bridge or Multiple bridge mode may not be compatible with third party access points Due to the slight variations of each vendor s access point implementation Inscape Data cannot guarantee compatibility when using third party access point with SB54 s bridge or multiple bridge modes Page 16 of 85 AirEther
42. distance value will impact or degrade the performance of the wireless link Encryption NONE Please note in multiple bridge mode wireless security is not available Use this mode only if wireless encryption is not required System default setting is Security Page 33 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 1 4 AP Client mode SB54 The SB54 supports the AP Client mode to function as a point to multipoint wireless bridge To enable the AP Client Mode the user will select the AP Client Mode a M nnuue High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Mozilla Firefox File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help Bc a 13 htto 192 168 100 191 02 network 01 php coo Most Visited gt Getting Started Latest Headlines 4 Google Yahoo Finance Customize Links My Yahoo ask Welcome to Inscape D 5 RoboForm Search v Logins 3 passcards Setup Form Filling Save Generate A f High Power WLAN Outdoor Acces ata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Ou tdoor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Network Network Function Settings Wireless Settings O Access Point Bridge Multiple Bridge JAP Client C Router Repe
43. ed or used by your wireless network Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly Stay with the default settings if you do not require a specific channel selection Distance The distance function adjusts wireless system link timing It is critical to enter the correct values for your wireless network Enter a distance value according to the longest link distance between the point to point or point to multi point in the network Al NOTE The distance number should be greater than or equal to the real distance An incorrect distance value will impact or degrade the performance of the wireless link Encryption The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network WEP wireless security is available for bridge mode WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy Once you setup the AP to work in security mode all wireless bridges will also need to have corresponding settings System default setting is No Security Page 31 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 1 3 Multiple Bridge Mode 5854 only In the Multiple Bridge mode you can link one SB54 with multiple SB54s using the WLAN MAC address of the SB54s High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Mozilla Firefox File Edit View Histor
44. een subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress abnormal environmental conditions misuse negligence or accident or d 15 licensed for beta evaluation testing or demonstration purposes The Software warranty also does not apply to e any temporary Software modules f any Software not Page 75 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge posted on Inscape Data s Software Center on InscapeData com URL where Inscape Data makes the Software publicly available to customers g any Software that Inscape Data expressly provides on an AS IS basis on Inscape Data s Software Center or h any Software for which Inscape Data does not receive a license fee DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANTY SECTION ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NON INFRINGEMENT SATISFACTORY QUALITY NON INTERFERENCE ACCURACY OF INFORMATIONAL CONTENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING LAW USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY INSCAPE DATA ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS TO THE EXTENT AN IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED SUCH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
45. efinition MODE AP Bridge Multibridge Repeater Mode AP Client CPE Router Mode PWR Power On Off Power On Off WLAN TX Activity Associated to AP amp TX Activity LAN Connection amp Activity LAN Connection amp Activity Page 21 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 5 Equipment Configuration Using HTTP Browser Verify the IP address setting You need to configure your PC s network settings to obtain an IP address Computers use IP addresses to communicate with each other across a network such as the Internet 1 From the taskbar click the Start button select Settings Control Panel From there double click the Network connections icon 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties Click on the TCP IP for the applicable Ethernet adapter Then click the Properties button 3 Click the IP Address tab select USE the following IP address enter 192 168 1 x Note x could be from 1 to 254 in the IP Address field and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field and then click OK button Attention Use the IP addresses in this section as an example only The goal is to configure your to be in the same sub network as the equipment you are configuring Please consult a network administrator if there are any questions on setting up a PC s IP address 5 1 1 Start Setup by Browser 1 After getting t
46. egrade the performance of the wireless link Encryption NONE WEP WPA or WPA2 The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Access Point WEP WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy Once you setup the AP to work in security mode all wireless stations will also need to have corresponding settings System default setting is No Security Page 29 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 1 2 Bridge Mode 5854 only In the Bridge mode the WLAN MAC address of the peer device is needed to make a wireless bridge link amp High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Mozilla Firefox File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help N Bo O htto 192 168 100 191 02 network 01 php Ww M ij Most Visited Getting Started Latest Headlines 54 Google Yahoo Finance L3 Customize Links L3 My Yahoo iz Welcome to Inscape D 90 RoboForm Search vi xj Logins 4 passcards Gy SetupFormFiling 39 Save Generate 4 High Power WLAN Outdoor Acces nscapeVata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Station Status Network Device Security Localiza
47. equired at the mid point is 5 4 m 17 6 ft The tree covered hill height is at an elevation of 17 m 56 ft so the antennas linked at both sides needs to be at least 22 4 m 73 ft high The building is six stories high or 20 m 66 ft so the mast or pole with 2 4 m 7 9 ft must be constructed on its roof to meet the required antenna height The building B is only three stories high or 9 m 30 ft but it is located at an elevation that is 12 m 39 ft higher than the building A A mast or pole is required to mount an antenna at the required height 1 4 m 4 68 on the roof of building B 7 4 Antenna Types Each antenna must have the FCC approval for use in a wireless link The antennas provide Omni directional directional or sector coverage and support various communication distances Antennas are available with different gain ratings and coverage areas Inscape Data offers a broad selection of 2 4GHz and 5GHz antennas for the SB54 and SC54 product line to meet the needs of your wireless applications For further details please visit Inscape Data s website http www inscapedata com antennas htm Page 60 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 7 5 Antenna Cable A quality low loss antenna cable improves signal loss and offers long term reliability The antenna cable connector should N Type Male on both ends To further minimize signal loss short antenna cable runs of 1 meter or 3 fee
48. etwork Wireless Settings IP Settings AP Client AirEther Lock BSSID E C Antenna Settings DHCP Settings 9 M 1 50000 0 is auto Hostname AirEther 00 12 Jan 01st 2000 5510 Enter a unique SSID name specified by your network administrator default is AirEther The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network e Lock BSSID This will lock into the associated units MAC address e Enable 4 Address Headers Select ON to enable Transparent Bridge functionality If this is selected ON then 4 Address Headers on the SC54 Wireless Client Bridges should also be enabled ON WMM Select to enable the QoS Quality of Service feature This WMM feature is one of IEEE 802 11 standards WMM prioritizes traffic according to four Access Categories i e voice video best effort and background Page 36 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Transmit Power Transmit power control limits the Tx power output The default is FULL power Options available are 24 1 8 and 1 16 Selecting certain countries will limit the TX output power to confirm to its local regulatory domai
49. exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Inscape Data and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be at Inscape Data s or its service center s option shipment of a replacement within the warranty period and according to the replacement process described in the warranty card if any or if no warranty card as described on the Inscape Data Product Warranty Policy or a refund of the purchase price if the Hardware 15 returned to the party supplying it to Customer freight and insurance prepaid Inscape Data replacement parts used in Hardware replacement may be new or equivalent to new Inscape Data s obligations hereunder are conditioned upon the return of affected Hardware in accordance with Inscape Data s or its service center s then current Return Material Authorization RMA procedures Software The limited warranty in the United States Federal Communications Commission Notice sets forth Inscape Data s warranty obligations with respect to the Software Restrictions The above Hardware warranty and limited warranty in the End User License Agreement Software warranty do not apply if the Software Hardware Product or any other equipment upon which the Software is authorized by Inscape Data or its suppliers or licensors to be used a has been altered except by Inscape Data or its authorized representative b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Inscape Data c has b
50. f liability and disclaimers and restrictions of warranty shall survive termination of this Agreement In addition the provisions of the sections titled U S Government End User Purchasers and General Terms Applicable to the Limited Warranty Statement and End User License Agreement shall survive termination of the Agreement Page 80 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Customer Records Customer grants to Inscape Data and its independent accountants the right to examine Customer s books records and accounts during Customer s normal business hours to verify compliance with this Agreement In the event such audit discloses non compliance with this Agreement Customer shall promptly pay to Inscape Data the appropriate license fees plus the reasonable cost of conducting the audit Export Re Export Transfer and Use Controls The Software Documentation and technology or direct products thereof hereafter referred to as Software and Technology supplied by Inscape Data under the Agreement are subject to export controls under the laws and regulations of the United States U S and any other applicable countries laws and regulations Customer shall comply with such laws and regulations governing export re export transfer and use of Inscape Data Software and Technology and will obtain all required U S and local authorizations permits or licenses Inscape Data and Customer each agree to p
51. he correct connection start the web browser make sure you disable the proxy and enter 192 168 x x x represent the IP Address for the outdoor unit in the Address field Press Enter THE DEFAULT SB54 IP ADDRESS IS 192 168 1 20 2 Enter the factory default value for User name and Password as follow User Name root Password root Then click the button 3 You will enter the SB54 or SC54 configuration homepage CAUTION Please make note of your user name and password carefully Resetting of the user name and password is not permitted via software due to security reasons Tampering with the unit in any way will void your product warranty Hardware resetting of the unit to regain access can only be performed by Inscape Data Page 22 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 Web Management Interface The Web management interface is an easy to use method for managing the SB54 and SC54 units Once you log in to the SB54 or SC54 unit you may configure it for the following modes to fit your application Operation Mode Application SB54 Access Point Bridge AP Client Access Point Point to Multipoint Bridge Multibridge Repeater CPE Router Subscriber Access 5 54 AP Client Broadband Wireless Subscriber Access Page 23 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 1 Status System status provides pertinen
52. his can be any name you choose Page 51 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 4 Security The security settings page will allow you to either enable or disable security settings 6 4 1 Access Control You can control how you want to filter connections to the device by MAC address You can choose none accept or deny Accept will allow the MAC addresses entered to connect while Deny will not allow the MAC addresses entered This feature is available in AP mode only and it applies only to wireless devices connecting with your station You cannot restrict access of clients connected via Ethernet ports High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Micro telr oft Internet Explorer ah EL Search Favorites 2 A Lg rel 33 Address http 192 168 1 25 04 security 01 php nscapeVata The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Network Device Security Localization Security Access Control vl EJ Links AirEther 5 54 Dual Band Outdcor Wireless Base Station Logout Access Control SNMP 9 None Accept Deny Password Settings Apply amp Done Help Internet Page 52 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 4 2 SNMP SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol Itis used in network management systems to monitor network at
53. iginal shipment by Inscape Data and continuing for a period of the longer of a ninety 90 days or b the warranty period 1f any expressly set forth as applicable specifically to software in the warranty card accompanying the product of which the Software is a part the Product if any a the media on which the Software is furnished will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and b the Software substantially conforms to the Documentation The date of shipment of a Product by Inscape Data is set forth on the packaging material in which the Product is shipped Except for the foregoing the Software is provided AS IS This limited warranty extends only to the Customer who is the original licensee Customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Inscape Data and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be 1 replacement of defective media and or 1 at Inscape Data s option repair replacement or refund of the purchase price of the Software in both cases subject to the condition that any error or defect constituting a breach of this limited warranty is Page 81 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge reported to Inscape Data or the party supplying the Software to Customer if different than Inscape Data within the warranty period Inscape Data or the party supplying the Software to Customer may at its option require return of the Softw
54. ill show the settings for the Wireless Modes IP Setting Antenna Selection and DHCP 6 2 1 Wireless Settings This configuration page allows you to setup your 5854 or SC54 unit to the desired wireless operation mode Operation Mode Application Access Point Bridge AP Client Access Point Point to Multipoint Bridge Multibridge Repeater CPE Router Subscriber Access 5 54 AP Client Broadband Wireless Subscriber Access To configure the SB54 SC54 system the user should set proper information per the following section Page 27 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 1 1 AP mode SB54 only The default operation mode is Access Point This connects your 802 11 compliant wireless PCs and devices to a wired network Status Network Device Security Localization Logout Network Network Function Settings Wireless Settings IP Settings Antenna Settings DHCP Settings Access Point Bridge Multiple Bridge AP Client Router 0 M 1 50000 0 is for indoor use meme ee Hostname AirEther 00 33 Mar 10th 2009 Once the network mode Access Point is selected the user will have to change any network functions required by the network mode described as follow SSID Enter a unique SSID name specified by your network administrator default is AirEther The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wi
55. imers set forth herein will apply regardless of whether Customer has accepted the Software or any other product or service delivered by Inscape Data Customer acknowledges and agrees that Inscape Data has set its prices and entered into the Agreement in reliance upon the disclaimers of warranty and the limitations of liability set forth herein that the same reflect an allocation of risk between the parties including the risk that a contract remedy may fail of its essential purpose and cause consequential loss and that the same form an essential basis of the bargain between the parties Controlling Law Jurisdiction If you acquired the Software in the United States Latin America or the Caribbean the Agreement and Hardware and Software warranties Warranties are controlled by and construed under the laws of the State of California United States of America notwithstanding any conflicts of law provisions and the state and federal courts of California shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising under the Agreement or Warranties If you acquired the Software in Canada unless expressly prohibited by local law the Agreement and Warranties are controlled by and construed under the laws of the Province of Ontario Canada notwithstanding any conflicts of law provisions and the courts of the Province of Ontario shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising under the Agreement or Warranties If you acquired the Software in Eur
56. ing Auto allows the SB54 unit to select the base available frequency band for operation It is recommended to lock in to 11a or 11g modes For WIFI access 11b g maybe desired to allow older 802 11b WIFI stations to connect For your reference 802 11a 11a operates on the 5 GHZ band while 802 11b or 802 11g operates on 2 4 GHz band If using the internal 12 dBi 2 4 GHz antenna antenna 1 only 11b 11g or 11b g option is available Selecting 11a while antenna 1 is selected may damage your SB54 product 4 Address Headers Select ON to enable 802 1d Transparent Bridge functionality If this is selected ON then 4 Address Headers on the SC54 Wireless Client Bridge should also be enabled ON Default configuration is ON Turning 4 Address Headers OFF will enable MAC Address translation Leave this option ON if you are not too sure about this feature Isolate f this is ON it will prohibit communication among the SC54 or Wireless Client That is one SC54 will not be able to communicate with another SC54 Page 42 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge WMM Select ON to enable the QoS Quality of Service feature This WMM feature is one of IEEE 802 11 standards WMM prioritizes traffic according to four Access Categories i e voice video best effort and background Channel Enter a frequency channel number specified or used by your wireless network Select the appropriate channel fr
57. its path including the ground within 60 of the first Fresnel Zone The following figure illustrates the concept of a good radio Line of Sight Page 5 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Visual Line of Sight of Sight F Picture 30 Line of Sight LOS If there is any obstacle in the radio path there may still be a radio link but the quality and signal strength will be affected Ensuring the maximum clearance from objects in a path is important For long distance links the radio signals may be lost partially due to non LOS issue As we setup the radio path for the wireless bridge link we need to consider these factors Avoid any partial Line of Sight between the antennas Be aware of trees that may be near the path or obstruct the path Make sure there is enough clearance from buildings and that is no obstruction or blocking the path Check the land topology between the antennas by using topographical maps aerial photos or even satellite images Avoid a path that may have temporary blockage due to the moving objects such as cars trains or aircrafts Page 58 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 7 3 Antenna Height A reliable wireless link usually depends on a clear radio Line of Sight between the antennas on both sides The minimum height determined by the
58. k Radio Equipment Side Shielded RJ 45 connectors used for both ends Unshielded PoE Injector Side Shielded 16 AWG Copper Wire Attached to backside of the Radio Antenna Antenna Minimum mast and appropriate common Earth Ground Product damage caused by improper or no grounding is not covered under warranty specified torque setting TIA 568B Standard Improper termination will damage the device and void your warranty Weatherproof Sealing Tape Rubber Mastic or Sealing of antenna and RJ45 connector at both end s equivalent required to ensure installation and equipment longevity i e Coax Seal Page 70 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Highly Recommended e PES100 PIS200 Protect Wireless Radios from Unexpected Surge Up to 132A 1550001 Protects Antennas from Unexpected Surge Up to 600V Disclaimer INSCAPE DATA Corporation DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES CONCERNING AS TO OR ON THE SURGE PROTECTION SYSTEM WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE oystem Grounding Diagram Grid Antenna AirEther Outdoor 1A24 GA5G24 V Wireless Radio beet epi AUT 5 54 5 54 foracomplaeteline 298111111111 a of recommended ps A antenna selection b 5 POWER SERVICE Ground Electrode or 8 Ft Ground Rod Plea
59. link distance obstacles that may be in the path topology of the terrain and the curvature of the earth for links over 2 miles For long distance links the mast or pole may need to be constructed to attain the minimum required height The following table estimates the required minimum clearance above the ground or path obstruction Total Link Distance Max Clearance for Approximate Total Clearance 60 of First Fresnel Clearance for Required at Zone at 5 8 GHz Earth Curvature Mid point of Link 0 25 mile 402m 4 5 ft 14m 0 5 mile 805 m 6 4 ft 195 m 54 ft 1 95 1 mile 1 6 km t 2 7 m 3 ft 2 7 m 2 miles 3 2 km 12 7 ft 3 9 m 0 3m 13 7 ft 42m 3 miles 4 8 15 6 ft 4 8 m 2 ft 0 6 m 17 68 54 4 miles 6 4 km 18 ft 5 5 m 3 ft 0 9 m 21 ft 64 m 5 miles 8 kin 20 ft 6 1 m 24 f 7 3 m 7 miles 113km 24f 73m 32 ft 9 7 m 9 miles 14 5 km 27 82m 12 miles 19 3 km 55 ft 16 8 m Table 2 Estimated LOS Clearances Page 59 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Visual NIE af Sight Radio Line of Sight 3 miles 4 8 km am FAR 5 20 m 17m Picture 31 Antenna Height For example the wireless link between building A and building B is 3 miles 4 8 km There is a tree covered hill in between From the table above it can be seen that for a three mile link and the object clearance r
60. m station to station the standard uses a wireless medium Radio Frequency has been the most popular although Infrared IR is also available The top two popular frequency usages are 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz spectrum Although 2 4 GHz is internationally accepted spectrum for use with WLAN 5GHz and other frequencies are also becoming popular Page 12 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Distribution System When several access points are used to provide large network coverage area they also need to talk to each other and track stations moving from one coverage area to another Distribution system essentially functions as a backbone to pass data to their destination Ethernet has been the most successful backbone network and is available in almost all IEEE 802 11 access points Inscape Data fixed broadband wireless products are built upon the IEEE 802 11 standard platform and through proprietary algorithms extends the network communication connectivity range beyond 50km Users can easily access the Inscape Data AirEther outdoor wireless system s user interface to adjust for distance and performance speed of the network link The rugged outdoor design boasts IP68 product certification and ensures reliable operation during the worst weather conditions The table below references the Inscape Data outdoor fixed wireless broadband system and core relationship to the 802 11 Nomenclature IEEE 802 11 In
61. mited here in terms of kilobits per second High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back x 2 search Favorites KS ig id 3 gt 4 2 Address http j 192 168 1 25 03 device 01 php nscapeVata AirEther 8854 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdcor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Device Bandwidth Settings The Bandwidth is used to restrict the total bandwidth of upload or download Bandwidth Upload Kbit Firmware Upgrade Reboot Backup Restore Hostname Help Done Internet Page 47 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 3 2 Firmware Upgrade You may upgrade to the latest firmware on this page Enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the file path field or click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file Then click on the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions The whole firmware upgrade process will take around 60 seconds Before you upgrade make sure you are using the correct version Make sure to double check with your technical support representative if available Hieh Power WLAN Outdoor Point Management interface licrosoft Internet Explorer len
62. n Distance The distance function adjusts wireless system link timing It is critical to enter the correct values for your wireless network Enter a distance value according to the longest link distance between the point to point or point to multi point in the network Al NOTE The distance number should be greater than or equal to the real distance An incorrect distance value will impact or degrade the performance of the wireless link Encryption NONE WEP WPA or WPA2 The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Access Point WEP WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy Once you setup the AP to work in security mode all wireless stations will also need to have corresponding settings System default setting is No Security Page 3 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 1 6 CPE Router mode 5854 Only When you select the CPE Router Mode on the SB54 multiple SC54s or other wireless clients are able to connect to 5854 by Network Address Translation NAT and DHCP allows the sharing of a single IP address to multiple hosts behind the wireless device Device Security Localization Logout Network Network Function Settings Wireless Settings
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64. ns ownership of all copies of the Software and Documentation Customer acknowledges that the Software and Documentation contain trade secrets of Inscape Data or its suppliers or licensors including but not limited to the specific internal design and structure of individual programs and associated interface information Except as otherwise expressly provided under the Agreement Customer shall have no right and Customer specifically agrees not to 1 transfer assign or sublicense its license rights to any other person or entity other than in compliance with any Inscape Data relicensing transfer policy then in force or use the Software on unauthorized or secondhand Inscape Data equipment and Customer acknowledges that any attempted transfer assignment sublicense or use shall be void 1 make error corrections to or otherwise modify or adapt Software or create derivative works based upon Software or permit third parties to do the same 111 reverse engineer or decompile decrypt disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to human readable form except to the extent otherwise expressly permitted under applicable law notwithstanding this restriction iv publish any results of benchmark tests run on the Software Page 79 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge V use or permit the Software to be used to perform services for third parties whether on a service bureau or time sh
65. nt to the IEEE 802 11 a b g specification with an integrated 12dBi panel antenna and an external antenna connector The users can select to use an external 2 4GHz or 5GHz antenna based on his or her particular application The 5854 and SC54 wireless systems are ideal for transmission of IP based video and data devices wirelessly from few hundred meters up to several miles Government strength AES wireless encryption power over Ethernet port IP68 all weather rating and long distance OFDM digital wireless algorithm are just a few of the many standard features of the SB54 SC54 product line and are ideal for Internet service providers network professionals and remote security monitoring applications where hard wiring is difficult With increased memory hardware and CPU processing speed the SB54 is the industries most powerful cost competitive IEEE 802 11 a b g compliant outdoor access point Page 6 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 2 The Wireless Technology In an Era of IP network explosion the license exempt wireless communication platform has expanded its role beyond simple voice communication It has reached the mass market segment to provide a reliable alternative to hardwiring for voice over IP IP TV and security applications to name a few There are several great reason why wireless is a preferred medium over hard wiring Wireless is economical faster time to deployment secure
66. om the list provided to correspond with your network settings All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly Stay with default setting if you do not have special request on channel selection Encryption NONE WEP WPA or WPA2 The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Access Point WEP WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy you setup the AP to work in security mode all wireless stations will also need to have corresponding settings System default setting is No Security Page 43 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 2 IP Settings e Network IP settings On this page you can set the IP as either DHCP or static IP You also have the option of assigning a secondary IP address in the IP alias setting You will also enter the subnet mask which is the mask of a subnet in which the AP operates Default gateway can also be entered here This is the address needed for communication with an external network Default g Hieh Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Microsoft Internet Explorer Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back 2 2 Search 7 Favorites ee m i
67. on Leave this option ON if you are not too sure about this feature Isolate f this is ON it will prohibit communications among the SC54 or Wireless Client That is one SC54 will not be able to communicate with another SC54 through an SB54 configured as a access point WMM Select ON to enable the QoS Quality of Service feature This WMM feature is one of IEEE 802 11 standards WMM prioritizes traffic according to four Access Categories i e voice video best effort and background Transmit Power Transmit power control limits the Tx power output The default is FULL power Options available are 24 1 8 and 1 16 Selecting certain countries will limit the TX output power to confirm to its local regulatory domain Channel Enter a frequency channel number specified or used by your wireless network Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly Stay with default setting if you do not have special request on channel selection Distance Enter the distance between the AP i e SB54 Base Station and the SC54 Wireless Client or another SB54 functioning as an AP client unit Enter the longest distance between all linked equipment into every unit of the wireless link Al NOTE The distance number should be greater than or equal to the real distance An incorrect distance value will impact or d
68. ope the Middle East Africa Asia or Oceania excluding Australia unless expressly prohibited by local law the Agreement and Warranties are controlled by and construed under the laws of England notwithstanding any conflicts of law provisions and the English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising under the Agreement or Warranties In addition if the Agreement is controlled by the laws of England no person who is not a party to the Agreement shall be entitled to enforce or take the benefit of any of its terms under the Contracts Rights of Third Parties Act 1999 If you acquired the Software in Japan unless expressly prohibited by local law the Agreement and Warranties are controlled by and construed under the laws of Japan notwithstanding any conflicts of law provisions and the Tokyo District Page 84 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Court of Japan shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising under the Agreement or Warranties If you acquired the Software in Australia unless expressly prohibited by local law the Agreement and Warranties are controlled by and construed under the laws of the State of New South Wales Australia notwithstanding any conflicts of law provisions and the State and federal courts of New South Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising under the Agreement or Warranties If you acquired the Software in an
69. or 11g modes For WIFI access 11b g maybe desired to allow older 802 11b WIFI stations to connect For your reference 802 11a 11a operates on the 5 GHZ band while 802 11b or 802 11g operates on 2 4 GHz band If using the internal 12 dBi 2 4 GHz antenna antenna 1 only 11b Page 32 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 11g or 11b g option is available Selecting 11a while antenna 1 is selected may damage your SB54 product Transmit Power Transmit power control limits the Tx power output The default is FULL power Options available are 72 1 8 and 1 16 Selecting certain countries will limit the TX output power to confirm to its local regulatory domain Channel Enter a frequency channel number specified or used by your wireless network Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly Stay with default setting if you do not have special request on channel selection Distance The distance function adjusts wireless system link timing It is critical to enter the correct values for your wireless network Enter a distance value according to the longest link distance between the point to point or point to multi point in the network Al NOTE The distance number should be greater than or equal to the real distance An incorrect
70. orming a site survey Data rates The sensitivity and the radio range are inversely proportional to data rates Therefore the maximum radio range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate and a decrease in receiver threshold sensitivity occurs as the radio data rate increases Antenna type and placement A proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing radio range As a general rule the radio range increases in proportion to antenna gain and height Physical environment Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or filled areas Clear Line of Sight LOS is required to establish a good and reliable wireless link Obstructions Metal shelving or a steel pillar can hinder devices Avoid placing these devices in locations where obstructions are between the sending and receiving antennas 7 2 Planning Radio Path For wireless communication the Line of Sight LOS will be the major concern in establishing a wireless link This evaluated procedure is to reduce any obstructions and to avoid the multiple path signal degrading the communication quality The first requirement is the Line of Sight LOS between Antennas on both sides The radio Line of Sight concept is the area along the radio linking path through which the bulk of the radio signal power travels The area is known as the first Fresnel Zone of the radio link The radio link should avoid being obstructed by obstacles in
71. ountries will limit the TX output power to confirm to its local regulatory domain Distance Enter the distance between the AP i e SB54 Base Station and the SC54 Wireless Client or another SB54 functions as an AP client unit Enter a distance value according to the longest link distance between the point to point or point to multi point in the network Al NOTE The distance number should be greater than or equal to the real distance An incorrect distance value will impact or degrade the performance or the wireless link Encryption NONE or WEP WPA or WPA2 The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Access Point WEP WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy Once you setup the AP to work in security mode all wireless stations will also need to have corresponding settings System default setting is No Security Page 35 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 2 1 5 Client Mode SC54 The SC54 Wireless Client Bridge supports the AP Client mode client mode allows subscriber broadband access In this mode up stream and down stream bandwidth control is adjustable to create service level tiers Status etwor Device Security Localization Logout N
72. ox BAX Fie Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help gt ntouj12 168 100 191 01 status 02 php 2 Most Visited Getting Started N Latest Headlines 24 Google Yahoo Finance Customize Links My Yahoo 5 4 Welcome to Inscape D D RoboForm Search x Logins 4 passcards amp Setup Filing 33 Save Generate 4 High Power WLAN Outdoor Acces nscapeVata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Statior Network Device Security Localization Logout Status Wireless Information System Mode Access Point Client List ESSID repeaterTest1234567890 Wireless ps Channel PREET 4 addr Headers 55 59 IP settings Hostname AirEther 00 02 May 23rd 2009 m Page 25 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 1 3 Security The security section displays access control or SNMP information High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Mozilla Firefox File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help 12 192 168 100 191 01 status 03 php Most Visited 5 Getting Started Latest Headlines 24 Google Yahoo Finance L3 Customize Links L My Yahoo el Welcome to Inscape D x Logins 34 passcards SetupFormFiling 3S Save Generate 2 3 RoboForm Search
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74. recommended with large numbers of clients or when throughput needs to be maximized Repeater mode should not be used for time sensitive application like voice over IP VoIP and IP Video In both cases a dedicated point to point link should be used In areas of low density and mild spectral interference repeater mode can allow the extension of wireless network coverage into an area at a very low cost NOTE Repeater mode may not be compatible with third party access points not using the Atheros radio chipset Due to the slight variation of each vendor s access point implementation Inscape Data cannot guarantee compatibility when using third party access points with SB54 s configured in repeater mode Page 40 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Mozilla Firefox File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help htto 192 168 100 191 02 network 01 php Google PJ Most Visited f Getting Started Latest Headlines Google Yahoo Finance L3 Customize Links L My Yahoo 5 Welcome to Inscape D 55 RoboForm Search v Logins zjX passcards Setup Form Filling Save Generate K L 17 High Power WLAN Outdoor Acces iscape ata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Ou tdoor Wireless Base Station Network Securit
75. reless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network Frequency Band Options available are Auto 11a 11b only 11g only or mixed 11b g network Selecting Auto allows the SB54 unit to select the base available frequency band for operation It is recommended to lock in to 11a or 11g modes For WIFI access 11b g maybe desired to allow older 802 110 stations to connect For your reference 802 11a 11a operates on the 5 GHZ band while 802 11b or 802 11g operates on the 2 4 GHz band If using internal 12 dBi 2 4 GHz antenna antenna 1 only 11b 11g or 11b g option is available Selecting 11a while antenna 1 is selected may damage your SB54 product Hide SSID f Hide SSID is selected the AP i e 5854 Base Station will be invisible from client s site survey and it will provide better privacy to prevent intruders from accessing the wireless service Page 28 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 4 Address Headers Select ON to enable 802 1d Transparent Bridge functionality If this is selected ON then 4 Address Headers on the SC54 Wireless Client Bridge should also be enabled ON Default configuration is ON Turning 4 Address Headers OFF will enable MAC Address translati
76. rica Table Il Country or Regional Radio Spectrum Authorities Page 9 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Radio transmission power and antenna gain combinations or EIRP at specific frequencies are primary technical considerations in deploying license free radio equipment EIRP stands for equivalent isotropic radiated power and is defined by each country s spectrum authority the United States equipment operating on 2 4 GHz frequency may not exceed a maximum of 36 EIRP for point to multipoint communication as stated in the FCC part 15 rules License free radio spectrum is a great tool for the industrial medical and scientific communities for the advancement of cost effective radio communication technology After all wireless is economical faster time to deployment secure and reliable In many deployment scenarios wireless is the only option The 5854 acts as a high performance IEEE802 11 a b g compliant dual band access point and also supports bridge mode to enable multiple wired Ethernet client access to wireless environments The SC54 functions as a high performance IEEE a b g compliant dual band wireless client bridge Both SB54 SC54 support Wi Fi Protected Access standards to provide higher levels of security for network data and communication The SB54 SC54 is also fully compatible with IEEE802 11 a b g standards so it connects with all existing IEEE802 11 a b g compliant
77. ries Product Hardware Installation Guideline NOT FOLLOWING THIS GUIDELINE MAY VOID YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY Inscape Data Corporation s next generation AirEther outdoor wireless system SB54 SC54 and BR108 are high performance long range 2 4GHz and 5GHz outdoor wireless IP networking solutions With increased data rate capabilities and robust OFDM modulation high performance reliable wireless networking is possible and supports high demand video voice and data applications When care is taken during installation and configuration the AirEther wireless system will operate optimally and provide long term return on your investment Not observing care or omitting important ground contacts during installation may degrade network performance cause system failure or void the manufactures warranty Please refer to the following table of required and recommended accessories Mems Specification Reid PIP100 0 48VDC y Simplify installation 1 Port PoE DC Injector PES100 In Line Cat 5 with 8 lines Strongly Recommended in severe environment 1 Port Ethernet Surge Suppressor Protected or equivalent Damage due to surge is not covered under manufacturer warranty PoE Cable Outdoor rated Cat 5 5e y Shielded Twisted Pair Cable 1 to 100 meter STP FTP ScTP LSS0001 Lightning Arrestor In Line Coaxial Protector Strongly Recommended in severe environment or equivalent Damage due to surge is not covered under manufacturer warranty RJ 45 Jac
78. rovide the other information support documents and assistance as may reasonably be required by the other in connection with securing authorizations or licenses End User License Agreement U S Government End User Purchasers The Software and Documentation qualify as commercial items as that term is defined at Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 C F R 2 101 consisting of commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation as such terms are used in FAR 12 212 Consistent with FAR 12 212 and DoD FAR Supp 227 7202 1 through 227 7202 4 and notwithstanding any other FAR or other contractual clause to the contrary in any agreement into which the Agreement may be incorporated Customer may provide to Government end user or if the Agreement is direct Government end user will acquire the Software and Documentation with only those rights set forth in the Agreement Use of either the Software or Documentation or both constitutes agreement by the Government that the Software and Documentation are commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation and constitutes acceptance of the rights and restrictions herein Limited Warranty Subject to the limitations and conditions set forth herein Inscape Data warrants that commencing from the date of shipment to Customer but in case of resale by an authorized Inscape Data reseller commencing not more than ninety 90 days after or
79. scape Data AirEther Inscape Data Model Access Point AP Access Point AP 5854 Series Product set as Bridge Backhaul SB54 Series product set as Proprietary Bridge Mode or AP amp AP Client mode Station Client Bridge Customer CB54 Series Product Medium 2 4 GHz 5854 SC54 and BR108 Series Distribution System Ethernet port RJ 45 All Product Support Ethernet WDS Wireless Access Point AP w firmware SB54 Series Product Distribution System upgrade WDS is a feature allowing access point to communicate with access point wirelessly without medium conversion from wireless to Ethernet and Ethernet back to wireless ndustry term back to back lt is a great means to deploy very quickly a wireless access point network with built in distribution system for wireless internet connectivity WDS capability is available on Inscape Data AirEther SB54 series access point Page 13 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 4 Network Topology 41 and AP Client Mode SB54 Only AP Mode and AP Client Mode allow the 5854 units to form a wireless point to point or point to multipoint 802 1d network bridge With this topology one SB54 in AP mode function as the central unit and one or more SB54s function as remote unit s Once linked network resources maybe shared or offered between the SB54 AP units with the SB54 client units Ee
80. se refer to the above system grounding diagram for your installation reference When in doubt refer to your country s national electric code to determine proper grounding techniques For reference information regarding grounding the AirEther outdoor system please check the application note directory included with your product s CDROM Page 71 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 8 6 Installation Guide AirEther Outdoor Wireless System 5854 SC54 BR108 Series product Hardware Installation Guideline NOT FOLLOWING THIS GUIDELINE MAY VOID YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY Inscape Data Corporation s next generation AirEther outdoor wireless system SB54 SC54 and BR108 are high performance long range 2 4GHz and 5GHz outdoor wireless IP networking solution With increased data rate capability and robust OFDM modulation high performance reliable wireless network is possible and supports high demand video voice and data applications When care is taken during installation and configuration the AirEther wireless system will operate optimally and provide long term return on your investment Not observing care or omitting important ground contacts during installation may degrade network performance cause system failure or void the manufactures warranty Please refer to the following table of required and recommended accessories PoE Cable Outdoor rated Cat 5 5e STP FTP ScTP Shielded Twisted
81. t information on the current configuration of the wireless equipment 6 1 1 System Shows host name HTTP configuration web port assignment Country Code Device Up time Firmware Version Wireless MAC Address Ethernet MAC Address and Device Temperature amp High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Mozilla Firefox Jag File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help COX http 192 168 100 191 01 status 01 php we 2 Most Visited Getting Started 8 Latest Headlines Google Yahoo Finance Customize Links My Yahoo X Welcome to Inscape D RoboForm Search X Logins ZB passcards SetupFormFiling 3S Save Generate 1 High Power WLAN Outdoor Acces nscape ata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Status System Information Web port Wireless IP settings Device temperature AT 9c 106 7 F Hostname AirEther 23 59 May 22nd 2009 Page 24 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 6 1 2 Wireless The wireless section displays current wireless setting including operation mode ESSID Band Channel Enabled Features Signal Strength of Connected Device and Security Settings amp High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Mozilla Firef
82. t is recommended Since unlicensed wireless power is very valuable minimizing loss can increase your link performance When calculating wireless path loss please include the antenna cable loss Please check Inscape Data s website on quality matching antenna cables 7 6 Weather Consideration Weather and seasonal related considerations may affect your wireless link and performance If your deployment region experiences more rain storms lightning and wind plan to increase the system operating margin to accommodate the larger signal fluctuations to maintain a reliable wireless link your wireless link ahead to accommodate for natural vegetation growths For example a tree not in line of site this year may encroach into the Fresnel zone Page 61 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 8 Appendix This section will provides various references related to your product 8 1 Glossary 802 11b An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices Adapter A device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access
83. tached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention SNMP exposes management data in the form of variables on the managed systems which describe the system configuration These variables can then be queried and set by SNMP software applications nscape Vata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Security SNMP Settings N Enable SNMP Read Only RO Source Hostname 9 Allow all Denyall Specific IP Hostname Access Control SNMP Password Settings allow all 9 Deny all Specific IP Hostname Web Server Port For SNMP management software to properly communicate with the access point the SNMP agent must first be enabled and the Network Management Station must submit a valid community string for authentication Select SNMP Enable and enter data into the fields as described below When you are finished click Apply See the following table for description of each SNMP items Page 53 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge oetting SNMP Contact Location Community Name Read Only Community Name Read Write Trap Destination IP Address Trap Destination Community Name Description Enables or disables SNMP oets the location string that describes the system location Maximum length is 255 characters opecifies
84. tandard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device Page 62 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops networking standards Infrastructure A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network ISM band Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networked devices that make up your local network MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users Node
85. the system will prompt you where to save the backup file You can choose the directory to save your configuration file Restore settings from a backup file Here you can restore the configuration file from a previous saved back up Restore factory default setting Be very careful before restoring the system back to default as you will lose all current settings immediately If you execute this function it will display 192 168 1 20 in the IP Address field and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field Please make note of your user name and password carefully Hardware resetting of the unit to regain access can only be done by Inscape Data Page 50 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge High Power WLAN Outdoor Access Point Management interface Microsoft Internet Explorer exul LES X Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help ae Back 7 2 f Search Ip Favorites 2 ee i1 rel 3 Address 4 http J 192 168 1 25 03 device 05 php nscapeVata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdcor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Device Hostname Bandwidth laptop is 1 40 Firmware Upgrade Reboot Backup Restore Hostname Help Done Internet 6 3 5 Hostname Here you may provide a specific name to identify your device in the network T
86. tion Logout Network Network Function Settings Wireless Settings O Access Point 19 Bridge O Multiple Bridge O AP Client Router Repeater Antenna Settings Frequency Band Oauto O11b only 11g only 11b g IP Settings omne o encryption ww Hostname AirEther 01 24 May 23rd 2009 e Peer MAC Address Enter the WLAN MAC address of another Wireless Bridge 5854 e Frequency Band Options available are Auto 11 11b only 11g only or mixed 110 9 network Selecting Auto allows the SB54 unit to select the base available frequency band for operation It is recommended to lock in to 11a or 11g modes For WIFI access 11b g maybe desired to allow older 802 11b WIFI stations to connect For your reference 802 11a 11a operates on the 5 GHZ band while 802 11b or 802 11g operates 2 4 GHz band lf using the internal 12 dBi 2 4 GHz antenna antenna 1 only 11b 11g or 11b g option is available Selecting 11a while antenna 1 is selected may damage your SB54 product Transmit Power Transmit power control limits the Tx power output The default is FULL power Options available are 72 24 1 8 and 1 16 Selecting certain countries will limit the TX output power to confirm to its local regulatory domain Page 30 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Channel Enter a frequency channel number specifi
87. tware in any manner including on CD ROM or on line In order to use the Software Customer may be required to input a registration number or product authorization key and register Customer s copy of the Software online at Inscape Data s website to obtain the necessary license key or license file End User License Agreement Customer s license to use the Software shall be limited to and Customer shall not use the Software in excess of a single hardware chassis or card or such other limitations as are set forth in the applicable Supplemental License Agreement or in the applicable purchase order which has been accepted by Inscape Data and for which Customer has paid to Inscape Data the required license fee the Purchase Order Unless otherwise expressly provided in the Documentation or any applicable Supplemental License Agreement Customer shall use the Software solely as embedded in for execution on or where the applicable Documentation permits installation on non Inscape Data equipment for communication with Inscape Data equipment owned or leased by Customer and used for Customer s internal business purposes No other licenses are granted by implication estoppel or otherwise For evaluation or beta copies for which Inscape Data does not charge a license fee the above requirement to pay license fees does not apply General Limitations This is a license not a transfer of title to the Software and Documentation and Inscape Data retai
88. upported Compliance 802 11R IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11 b g Wireless Channel Support Country Selection FCC ETSI Japan SSID assignment Client BSSID assignment WMM Support Bandwidth Control UP DOWN kbps 802 11g Only Support TPC Transmit Power Control Support 5 Steps RSSI dBm RF Site Survey Burst Mode Maximum Range Use of External Antenna 50km Http User Name amp Password Access Control List i e None Accept Deny 802 1x Support i e EAP MD5 EAP TLS EAP TTLS PEAP Wireless Encryption Open Shared WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA amp WPA2 B4bit 128bit 256bit WEP TKIP AES CCMP Support Wireless Station Isolation Hide SSID Wireless Client Station List HTTP Web Based Configuration IE IP Alias Configuration File Backup Restore SNMP v1 v2c 802 11 Mib Host Name Yes Yes Yes RTSP JDP IGMP DHCP Tags PPPoE 64 Page 6 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Mechanical Dimensions Interface a 7 5 inches 1 Status LED b 4 73 inches e 1 84 inches Page 68 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 8 4 Frequency Band Support by Region Page 69 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge 8 5 Product Hardware Installation Guideline AirEther Outdoor Wireless System SB54 SC54 BR108 Se
89. y Bookmarks Tools Help f A a 13 htto 192 168 100 191 02 network 01 php V P 2 Most Visited gt Getting Started Latest Headlines 24 Google Yahoo Finance 3 Customize Links My Yahoo iz Welcome to Inscape D 9 RoboForm Search Logins 4 passcards Setup FormFiling 3g Save Generate 4 High Power WLAN Outdoor Acces E Ta NscapeVata AirEther SB54 The Leader in Wireless and IP Video Systems Dual Band Outdoor Wireless Base Station Network Device Security Localization Logout Network Network Function Settings Wireless Settings O Access Point Bridge Multiple Bridge O AP Client C Router Repeater 1 0 4 1 0 08 0 08 0 0 0 0 y yO Ouwo O11a O11b only 11g only O 11b g mene IP Settings Antenna Settings DHCP Settings Hostname AirEther 00 59 May 23rd 2009 wv Done e Peer MAC Address Enter the WLAN MAC address of another Wireless Bridge 5854 up to 8 Wireless Bridges are supported in a point to multi point bridge Frequency Band Options available are Auto 11a 11b only 11g only or mixed 11b g network Selecting Auto allows the SB54 unit to select the base available frequency band for operation It is recommended to lock in to 11a
90. y Localization Logout Network Network Function Settings Wireless Settings O Access Point Bridge Multiple Bridge O AP Client C Router 2 Repeater IP Settings Target AP SSID Site Survey Antenna Settings Enable 4 Address Headers O EE ie Oauto 11 only 11g only O 11b g mam oon Gov wm owo S S Chmel 30Q22M amp z Encryption Q WPAPSKAES pe oo S Hostname AirEther B Eu m 23rd 2009 Target 5510 Enter a unique 5510 of the root Access Point to associate to The default value is AirEther The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network e Enable 4 Address Headers Select ON to enable Transparent Bridge functionality this is selected ON then 4 Address Headers on the SC54 Wireless Client Bridges should also be enabled ON WMM Select ON to enable the QoS Quality of Service feature This WMM feature is one of IEEE 802 11 standards WMM prioritizes traffic according to four Access Categories i e voice video best effort and background Page 41 of 85 AirEther SB54 SC54 Dual Band Wireless Base Station Dual Band Wireless Client Bridge Dist
91. y other country unless expressly prohibited by local law the Agreement and Warranties are controlled by and construed under the laws of the State of California United States of America notwithstanding any conflicts of law provisions and the state and federal courts of California shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising under the Agreement or Warranties For all countries referred to above the parties specifically disclaim the application of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods Notwithstanding the foregoing either party may seek interim injunctive relief in any court of appropriate jurisdiction with respect to any alleged breach of such party s intellectual property or proprietary rights If any portion hereof is found to be void or unenforceable the remaining provisions of the Agreement and Warranties shall remain in full force and effect Except as expressly provided herein the Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the license of the Software and Documentation and supersedes any conflicting or additional terms contained in any Purchase Order or elsewhere all of which terms are excluded The Agreement has been written in the English language and the parties agree that the English version will govern 2007 2008 2009 Inscape Data Corporation rights reserved Page 85 of 85

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