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1. 2 Antenna B External Antenna airBridge TOTAL 1 Antenna A Internal Antenna here the 9dBi or 13dBi Antenna is used 2 Antenna B External Antenna provision is made with N Type connector Authentication Type The authentication type defines configuration options for the sharing of wireless networks to verify identity and access privileges of roaming wireless network cards Select Open System or Shared Key Authentication Type or Both Revision 1 7 Page 13 of 16 e Open System With this setting any station in the WLAN can associate with an Access Point and receive and transmit data null authentication This default setting allows a device regardless of its WEP keys to authenticate and then attempt to communicate with another device If the bridge is using WEP and the other device is not the other device can authenticate with the bridge but cannot communicate e Shared Key With this setting only stations using a shared key encryption identified by the Access Point are allowed to associate with it The bridge sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the bridge The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the bridge If the challenge text is encrypted correctly the bridge allows the requesting device to authenticate Both the unencrypted challenge and the encryption challenge can be monitored however which leaves the bridge open t2. Default Reg Domain and Power Reg Domain ETSI Maximum Transmission Power Allowed 20 dBm Parameters Pave lees m dE jou Antenna Type Antenna Banim dEi Ez 1 0 to 30 0 dBi Hin 11 5 dBm Set Power Logotf Restore Defaults Reset Hide Cable Logs Value should be tn between 0 506 and 10 0d 6B Cable Loss Value will Revision 1 7 Page 15 of 16 Restore Factory Default Settings If you forget the critical settings like WEP or Administrator Password of the airBridge you can restore the airBridge to the Factory Default Settings as 1 Make sure that the Power to the airBridge is ON indicated by PWR LED 2 Locate and Press the Restore Default button continuously The Restore Default button is located on the back of powerShot 3 The TxRx LED will dim its light intensity for few seconds Release the button after the TxRx LED restores back to its original bright intensity 5 After restoring the Factory Default Settings please configure the airBridge again gt Appendix A ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Table L jac Bs A y a a Mm jab x 5a fi f 69o ft Aa j a aA N JE YA O JAF Z 60 jk OB jv 6l P j ja e fI Jec jw a f a 5 b 62 m j6D jx 8l R 5 je 6j jn OE jy A J g3 S 5 Jd 6 jo JeF jz FA J J T J je bay je o m j f u j5 f y eeo ja S A S A f Yj j jg e jr A y a a j o Operating Temp
3. SmartBridges to the future airBridge Series Wireless Ethernet Client Quick Install Guide Installing the airBridge Series airBridge series is a wireless client which can be used to connect any PC with Ethernet port to a network PC Internet wirelessly It is a simple plug and play device needing no configuration It operates at 2 4 GHz ISM band Using an external directional antennas for the airBridge outdoor can provide range of upto 32 Kilometers It provides data rates upto 11Mbps and encryption capability of 64 bits or 128 bits It can interface with any wireless LAN device complying with 802 11b specifications Currently there are 3 models in the airBridge series 1 airBridge Indoor wireless ethernet client with a 2 2 dBi antenna 2 airBridge Outdoor Outdoor wireless ethernet client device 3 airBridge TOTAL Outdoor wireless ethernet client device integrated with a 13 dBi 9 dBi flat panel antenna Now with new enhancements like Surge Protection and an external N connector for an external antenna option aibridge Fi Note 13dBi integrated antenna comply to FCC standards 9dBi integrated antenna comply to ETSI standards Revision 1 7 Page 1 of 16 Contents of Package airBridge airBridge Unit powerShot AC Adapter External 2 2 dBi Antenna Ethernet Cable 1 5 meter long airBridge Setup Software and User Manual CD Quick Install Guide airBridge Outdoor airBridge Outdoor
4. Follow the mounting instructions provided by the antenna manufacturer and mount the antenna on the steel pipe Antenna should be mounted on the same pipe as the airBridge TOTAL and positioned above it The height of the antenna and direction should be in the direction of the Access Point The antenna socket of the airBridge TOTAL and the antenna input have to be connected by an RG 8 N Male to N Male cable Wall mounting Use the supplied wall mounting plugs with screws and washers to mount the mounting arm directly on the wall instead of using U bolts to mount on a mast RJ45 to Network PC to airBridge airBridge Outdoor airBridge TOTAL AC Adapter powerShot Cross Coupler switch RJ45 Cable SB2820 Revision 1 7 Page 6 of 16 SmartBridges to the future PC powerShot Connection The powerShot has two input points and an outlet One input is DC jack adaptable to the AC adapter output This is a flying lead connector as shown in the diagram Other input is RJ 45 Ethernet male connector with a short cable as shown in the diagram This can be directly plugged into the ethernet signal port of the LAN or PC There is an LED indicator on the injector indicating power is ON The output port is RJ45 socket with DC power and is part of the casing itself A standard RJ 45 male to male cable is provided as standard accessory to power injector to airBridge When the user wants to use a longer cable to position airBridge at
5. the cable is connected to the PC through the powerShot The AC adapter connected to the powerShot provides the power to the airBridge Outdoor airBridge TOTAL Preparation of the Site The wireless waves propagate in straight lines So it is essential that the antennas in the airBridge Outdoor airBridge TOTAL and Access Point are in line of sight without any obstruction Select the most appropriate place on the roof which will provide a direct view to the Access Point Secure a 1 5 inch steel pipe vertically and insure that it cannot come Revision 1 7 Page 3 of 16 Mounting the airBridge Outdoor Attach the airBridge Outdoor unit with the U bolts tothe steel pipe Make sure to tighten both top and bottom mounting plates to the pipe with U bolts nuts and spring washers Tighten the nuts so that the airBridge does not rotate on the pipe The mounting should be such that the antenna socket LED s Ethernet Cable outlet etc face downward The airBridge Outdoor is weather proof box made to NEMA 4 specs There are no user adjustable parts inside and it is recommended that the unit is used in the same way it is shipped Mounting the Antenna Follow the mounting instructions provided by the antenna manufacturer and mount the antenna on the steel pipe Antenna should be mounted on the same pipe as the airBridge Outdoor and positioned above it The height of the antenna and direction should be in the direction of the Access Point The ante
6. Network Card s RJ45 connector using the given cable e Make sure the power to the airBridge is ON e Start the simpleMonitor by clicking on the shortcut Start gt Programs gt smartBridges gt airBridge gt airBridge simpleMonitor e Click on Search button e If the login parameters are correct you will get the message Successfully read the airBridge Configuration In case of a successful connection to the airBridge simpleMonitor acknowledges by enabling all the tabs Revision 1 7 simpleMonitor for airBridge a ol xj Statistics Advanced Tools Dial a Power Info Login Link Status Basic Settings Site Survey Security IF Address MACAddess 192 168 0 22 00 20 14 04 FC 80 abridge TOTAL Login to airbridge IF Address Password ES W Remember Password Authority Administrator bi Search airBridge Search Logatt Restore Defaulte Heset Hide airBridge Found please login Page 10 of 16 SmartBridges to the future Security e By default encryption is disabled which means the communication is not secure In case you want to have a secure communication ensure that the WEP encryption setting for airBridge are the same as that of Access Point e To set the encryption keys click on security tab O O O O O Note Select the Encryption Key 64Bit 128Bit Enter Hex data Select the desired key to be used Default Key Save the WEP Ke
7. Unit powerShot AC Adapter Pole Mounting Kit U Bracket Nuts Washers Wall Mounting Kit Wall plugs Screws airBridge Setup Software and User Manual CD Quick Install Guide Coax Seal airBridge TOTAL airBridge TOTAL Unit powerShot AC Adapter Pole Mounting Kit U Bracket Nuts Washers Wall Mounting Kit Wall plugs Screws airBridge Setup Software and User Manual CD Quick Install Guide Earthing Tag for Grounding the TOTAL Coax Seal Hardware Installation for airBridge Insert the Power Jack into the powerShot amp connect the AC Adapter to the mains wall outlet Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable from powerShot to PC Connect the powerShot with airBridge Verify that the PWR amp ETH LEDs are ON airBridge with its Factory Default Settings will associate with the nearby Access Point by itself indicated by steadyTxRx LED airBridge is now ready for operation a Ethernet port Revision 1 7 Page 2 of 16 smart Bridges to the future For airBridge Outdoor TOTAL Important note Earthing Requirements Follow National Electric Code NEC 810 20 and NEC 810 21 for this installation Rooftop Installation The airBridge TOTAL can be mounted on the rooftop with the directional antenna pointing towards the Access Point Connect a outdoor rated shielded CAT5 CAT5e ethernet cable which carries power and data signals to airBridge Outdoor airBridge TOTAL Other end of
8. a distance the user is advised to use a standard RJ 45 cable CAT 5 cable with 8 wires Cross coupler switch in SB2820 powerShot selects straight or crosssed ethernet connection For cable lengths in excess of 50 meters it is recommended that the AC adapter should be of 18 Volt type Normally 12 Volt AC adapter is provided with the airBridge Note Restore Default button at the bottom side of the powerShot should be used to restore the device back to factory WISP defaults Restore Default button C Restore Default powerShot SB 2820 PoE OUT PIN5 Ethernet D gt Z DC IN 18V max OCO PINS 7 8 Cross Coupler switch Revision 1 7 Page 7 of 16 Software Installation System Requirements Computer with Windows 98 ME NT 2000 XP supporting ethernet connectivity Installing airBridge setup Software Please insert the Setup Software CD into the CD ROM drive of your PC The CD will run automatically If it doesn t autorun please browse the CD and double click on index htm Select the appropriate product from the drop down list and click the Go button Click on the Setup File link You should see the File Download dialog box Select Open or Run this program from its current location to start the setup The setup will install all the necessary files in the C Program Files smartBridges airBridge directory The installation will create the shortcuts in your Program Menu at smartBridges airBridge for easy a
9. ccessibility of Setup software Oo Oo oO O oO Oo Firmware upgrade utility allows upgrading of firmware simpleMonitor allows configuration of the airBridge User Guide shows the User Guide in HTML form Web Register opens the product registration of airBridge on smartBridges website Known Issues with the Software Firmware and Hardware Uninstall the Setup Software After Installing please restart the PC if asked Uninstalling airBridge Setup Software Click on the shortcut Start gt Programs gt smartBridges gt airBridge gt Uninstall airBridge and it will uninstall the setup software from your PC Note airBridge airBridge Outdoor and airBridge TOTAL can be configured using the same software which is referred to as airBridge Revision 1 7 Page 8 of 16 SmartBridges to the future Configuring the airBridge For Windows 98 ME NT 2000 XP The factory default parameters for the airBridge are IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Administrator Password User Password Authentication Type WEP Keys WEP Algorithm ESSID BSSID Preamble Operating Channel Regulatory Domain Configuration Port Primary DHCP Port Revision 1 7 192 168 0 22 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 public case sensitive public case sensitive open key None Disabled Any 000000000000 Long Country Specific Country Specific Both Wireless Page 9 of 16 Login e Connect the airBridge to the
10. e ensure that the WEP key settings for airBridge as well as the desired Access Point are the same and airBridge is authorized to associate with the desired Access Point AA A Note Alternatively if the desired access point does not appear in the available list the ESSID BSSID Channel and the Preamble of a particular access point can be entered manually if you want to associate with it This can be done by unchecking the Select from Available Access Points Please make sure that you are not using ESSID as Any in ADHOC Mode This is especially reserved for infrastructure Mode only simpleMonitor for airBridge Statistics Advanced Tools Dial a Power Info Login Link Status Basic Settings Site Survey Security it Infrastructure Mode Adhoc Mode Connection Parameters I Select From Available Access Points BESSIE FooiTop Channel Channel 1 BSsib 003014074115 Roaming Freamble Long Avalable Access Fonts 00 30 14 07 41 19 1002 10 dBm L amp B 00 30 14 00 FE DE 100 10 dBm OnkyT able 00 30 14 00 FE DF 100 10 dBm aitPoint O0 S0 14 00 CB D 100 10 dem aitPont PAO O0 30 14 01 00 068 O90 19 dBm Refresh 4ntenna Alignment Associate Logatt Restore Defaults Reset Hide Please Check your WEP Key Settings Revision 1 7 Page 12 of 16 SmartBridges to the future Advanced e Change default values of Regulatory Domain amp operational c
11. erature Range airBridge 0 C 50 C 32 F 122 F airBridge Outdoor TOTAL 40 C 65 C 40 F 150 F Ingress Specification IP65 for airBridge Outdoor TOTAL Products and model numbers sB2100 airBridge Indoor FCC and CE versions sB2110 airBridge Outdoor FCC and CE versions sB2120 airBridge TOTAL FCC version 13 dBi antenna sB2125 airBridge TOTAL CE version 9 dBi antenna Note Please refer to the User Guide found on the Setup CDROM for detailed and additional information For the latest Quick Install Guide and software updates please visit our support webpage at http www smartbridges com support Revision 1 7 Page 16 of 16
12. hannel 1 Select appropriate Regulatory Domain from Drop Down List 2 Select appropriate Channel from the Channel Drop Down List click on Set Default Config button to change the default settings for Regulatory Domain and Channel 3 Specify appropriate values for Fragmentation and RTS Threshold refer to user guide for more details Select authentication type from drop down list Select the appropriate port for getting the lease from the DHCP server and the default gateway Select either ethernet or wireless port 6 You can select both ethernet as well as wireless as configuration port This will enable device configuration from the LAN or wireless side 7 Specify DHCP TimeOut option By enabling the DHCP Timeout airBridge will search for DHCP Server for 1 min after boot up if DHCP is enabled in IP Settings and if it doesn t get the lease it will fall back to previously obtained IP Address If you want airBridge to search for DHCP Server till it obtains the lease disable this option This option is supported from F W Ver 0 01 09 onwards 8 Click on set configuration button to save these parameters Transmission and Reception Antenna Allows the user to select between Antenna A and Antenna B for reception of signals Diversity options will select the Antenna with best possible signal reception sensitivity recommended if additional antenna is connected airBridge Outdoor 1 Antenna A Internal Antenna this is not used
13. imize the received signal strength for the unit Mounting Arm airBridge TOTAL U bolt fixing pipe to Mounting Arm Cable Tie RJ45 Cable Weather proof _ Connector iis Mounting Arm Revision 1 7 Page 5 of 16 Grounding The internal ground of the TOTAL is brought out to an earthing stud at the bottom side of the unit Please crimp a 10 AWG wire to the earth tag and secure the earth tag onto the earthing stud tightly with the M6 nut provided Ensure that the other end of the 10 AWG wire is grounded to the earth at the power ground of the premises Note Grounding has to be done before mounting the TOTAL on wall pole Cabling The airBridge TOTAL is terminated into a weatherproof RJ45 female connector for outdoor use Refer to the cable and connector installation instructions supplied with the weatherproof connector for more information The user can connect required length of suitable ethernet cable to connect the airBridge TOTAL to the user s PC Network RJ45 male connector is provided inside weatherproof connector for use with the ethernet cable from PC We strongly recommend an outdoor rated shielded CAT5 CAT5e cable to connect the TOTAL to the PC inside premises Note The BBDN cable connected to TOTAL has minimum bending rating 50mm Sharper bends will break the ground foil inside the cable Mounting the External Antenna for TOTAL
14. nce Address settings IF vou want the device to search For DHCP Server tillit gets the ration lease Disable this option This option is supported From Fiw ver 0 01 09 onwards Revision 1 7 Page 14 of 16 SmartBridges to the future Dial A Power This feature of airBridge allows the user to control the radio transmit power of the airBridge from the simpleMonitor software Make use of the user interface controls in this Tab to adjust the radio transmit power Dial a Power facility is available only if you login as Administrator 1 Select the antenna connected to airBridge from Antenna Type drop down list if you happen to select the Custom Antenna please enter the Valid Gain The limit is 1 0 dBi to 30 0 dBi Specify Cable Loss value in the Edit box The limits for this value are min 0 5 dB max 10 0 dB Use slider control to adjust EIRP Output power from the airBridge As you move the slider pointer observe that EIRP Output power is displayed in Effective output Power Display The Effective Power is calculated as equal to airBridge output Power dBm Cable Loss dB Antenna Gain dBi Click Set Power button This will change the radio transmit power of the airBridge unit A message will be displayed after successful completion of this operation simpleMonitor for airBridge E E ioj xj Login Link Status Basic Settings Site Surwey Security Statistics Advanced Tools Dial a Power Info
15. nna socket of the airBridge Outdoor and the antenna input have to be connected by an RG 8 N Male to N Male cable Use the Coax Seal to seal the N Connector after fixing RG 8 Male cable Prevent rain water entering the RF cable Revision 1 7 Page 4 of 16 SmartBridges to the future Mounting the airBridge TOTAL Fix the Bracket arm of the airBridge TOTAL unit with the 2pcs of U bolts to the mast Make sure to tighten both top and bottom U bolts with nuts and spring washers Tighten the nuts so that the Bracket arm does not rotate on the mast Use the internal external Toothed washer between cabinet bracket and mounting arm Use the internal toothed washer with the nut to ensure that the TOTAL is tightly held in place The airBridge TOTAL has a high gain in built directional antenna Depending on the required signal polarity use the correct fin for Vertical Horizontal polarization Please note that the vertical polarity is indicated on the backside of the device Mount the unit on the Mounting arm with the 1 4 bolt spring washer and nut and tighten Adjust the azimuth of the airBridge TOTAL unit by rotating the Mounting arm attached to the mast Adjust the elevation tilt angle of the airBridge TOTAL unit by rotating it around the fin Use the correct azimuth and the elevation angle to point the airBridge TOTAL unit towards the remote transmission tower Use the Antenna alignment mode in the simpleMonitor software to max
16. o attack from an intruder who guesses the WEP key by comparing the unencrypted and encrypted text strings Because of this weakness Shared Key authentication can be less secure than Open authentication e Both Open and Shared Key supported simpleMonitor for airBridge l iol x Note Login Link Status Basic Settings Site Survey Security The Authentication type Statistics Advanced Tools Dial a Power Info must be the same on the airBridge and on the Access Point All WEP keys on the airBridge must be the same as those on Threshold Authentication Type the Access Point with Fragmentation jpe 256 to 2346 which the airBridge is RTS Threshold 2345 Oto 2347 Open System associated Primary Fort Configuration Port Ethemet Wireless IY Ethernet M Wireless Important ASSl gt dBrm Table Ra Antenna Te4ntenna The default setting is avian Table internal antenna Antenna ya Set Default Walues Regulatory Domain FEL zi Set Default Config Channel Channelb i Antenna 4 i Antenna 4 f Antenna B f Antenna B ifi DHCP TimeOut A ship p ING condition Ba f Diversity f Diversity whenever an external Ha antenna is connected By enabling the DHCPTimeout the Device Will search For DHCP Server For 1 min change the selection to after boot up iF DHCP is enabled in IF Settings and if it doesn t get the lease it Antenna B Hele Will Fall back to previously obtained IF
17. ys You will get a pop up window with the message WEP Encryption Keys Saved Successfully Recommended format is HEX format Incase other devices used along with smartbridges products need only ASCII based encryption please use the ASCII to HEX table See appendix A Revision 1 7 simpleMonitor for airBridge a lolx Statistics Advanced Tools Dial a Power Info Login Link Status Basic Settings Site Survey Security WEP Encryption keys HE 64 bit 128bit Disable Key 1 Po 0 9 a f AF ke2 E A Key3 a1b2c3d45 AF kas 0S A Default Rey None Save WEP Keps Community Passw Wen Escsucnd eae Administrator User Contirn Password Set Password Logoff Restore Defaults Reset Hide Successfully Read the abridge Configuration Page 11 of 16 Site Survey Click on Site Survey tab o Select Infrastructure Mode o Check Select From Available Access Point o Double click on the desired Access Point o You will see the message Device is successfully Associated e Use antenna alignment tool while adjusting the antenna to get better link e The RSSI values are shown in dBm in the dialog box as per the internal formula If you want specific values to be shown in there please store them in the table and set the option as User Defined from Advanced TAB e The TxRx LED will be lighted after successful association e If airBridge fails to associate Pleas
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