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1. DC Injector Je Wireless Outdoor Bridge A XA TX D XY mW A 1 Injector 12 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 4 PC Configuration Follow the steps below in order to configure the TCP IP settings of your PC A In the Control Panel double click Network Connections and then double click on the connection of your Network Interface Card NIC You will then see the following screen Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using BEP Broadcom 440 10 100 Integrated Controller This connection uses the following items el Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing For Microsoft Networks aos Packet Scheduler ij Internet Protocol Description Transmission Control ProtocolInternet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected B Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click on the Properties button This will allow you to configure the IP address of your PC You will then see the following screen Page 13 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Tou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise vou need to as
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3. Remember my password Cancel You may also change the password after you login In order to do so refer to section 6 4 Admin After you login you will see the following screen This screen displays the system information For more information about these settings refer to section 6 2 System Address 8 http 192 168 1 1 v Elo Wireless Solution Provider En Done AP information Connected to SSID Using channel 1 MAC address of Access Point Current transmission rate Mbits s 2 Current communications quality 9 Bridge information MAC address of the Bridge Current IP address Bridge firmware WLAN Primary firmware WLAN Secondary firmware non spec 444444444444 0 00026F0722F5 192 168 1 1 1 8 0 T 1 5 6 Results of the most recent scan Signal SSID MAC address Channel strength 96 Mode Internet Page 17 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 6 2 System The System page is the first page that is displayed after System logging in This page displays information about the AP Wireless and Bridge You may refresh this page by clicking on the Station System link on the left hand side of the page image left Pu Eran Described below is the information listed along with an Admin image AP information Connected to SSID non spec Using channel 1 MAC address of Access Point 444444444444 Current transmission rate Mbits s 2 Cur
4. Connect one end of the grounding cable to the Ground terminal and the other end to a good ground connection The package content contains a lightning arrestor and should be installed and grounded at the point where the cable enters the antenna The device connects to a Lightning Protector with a standard low loss cable The Lightning Protector also connects to the outdoor antenna with a standard low loss cable A longer cable can decrease the distance achievable between antennas Use an N N Type M cable to connect this unit to the extra lightning protector and the other N N Type M cable to connect to the antenna as shown below Ground Cable N Type F N Type F Page 9 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 3 3 Ethernet amp Power Cable Follow the steps below to connect the Ethernet and power cable 1 Connect the power cord to the DC IN port on the rear panel of the DC Injector 2 Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ 45 port To LAN on the rear panel of the DC Injector 3 Use the straight cable to connect to the HUB SWITCH or use the crossover cable to connect to the PC s Network Interface Card NIC 4 Connect an Ethernet cable to the other RJ 45 port To Bridge on the rear panel of the DC Injector and connect the other end to the LAN1 PoE port on the side of DC Converter 3 4 DC Injector The following is an image of the front panel of the DC Injector fp AHSweU ssCGCGiiiipUnioo
5. UU C nAnpnpUO IABo9A j o A A WOEOEOEE Y FY Yrrrrr 7 7 9y9 FII Tr Nw rrrrrrrrrrsrrrrrivrrrrrraaeoaoao DC INJECTOR LED Function Color Status Description POWER indication Red Power is being supplied to this device The following is an image of the rear panel of the DC Injector To BRIDGE Port Description Attaches to the power cord To LAN Connects to an existing network A straight Ethernet cable must be used when connecting to a Swith Hub and a crossed Ethernet cable must be used when connecting to a Network Interface Card NIC of a PC Connects to the DC Converter s LAN1 POE port Page 10 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 3 5 Mounting Bracket on the Wall The following image displays the mounting bracket 3 6 Mounting Bracket on Mast with U bolts The following image displays the mounting bracket on mast with U bolts Page 11 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 3 Connect without additional DC Injector The following image displays the connection without an additional DC injector External Antenna Lightning Protection KIT Power Amplifier Wireless Outdoor Bridge 2 DC Injector 3 8 Connect with additional DC Injector The following image displays the connection with an additional DC injector External Antenna LPK Lightning Protection KIT Power Amplifier
6. benefits and package contents 1 1 Features amp Benefits Features Benefits Point to Point Point to Multipoint aaa DRE or multiple buildings across the area Lightning Protector Surge Arrester Includes 3 lightning protected factors located in _ power amplifier DC Converter and DC Injector and a external lightning protector Power Amplifier Options antennas and power amplifiers 64 128 bit WEP Data Encryption Powerful data security Hide SSID AP Mode Avoids unallowable users sharing bandwidth increases efficiency of the network Web based Configuration Helps administrators to remotely configure or Inaape te Brage iweb Bowser gt Seamless Roaming Allows users to travel between APs without losing cee ferreis o Page 4 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 1 2 Package Contents Open the package carefully and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing Do not discard the packing materials in case of return the device must be shipped in its original package Outdoor Wireless Bridge Ethernet Inline Power 30 M Ethernet Cable Access Point Injector P AC Power Adapter Wall and Mast Mounting Reverse Polarity N Bracket Female RF Cable m Screws Installation CD ROM Lightning Arrestor Grounding Wire Page 5 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 2 Designing your Wireless Network There are three different modes in which you can se
7. to enter a default IP address subnet mask and gateway However if you select DHCP the IP address subnet mask and gateway will be assigned to this bridge via a DHCP server gt Default IP address enter the IP address of this Bridge Page 21 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 VVVV v VY yY Yv WV Default subnet mask enter the subnet mask for this Bridge Default Gateway enter the IP address of the default gateway Device Name enter a name for this Bridge This field is optional Allow upgrade uploads this Bridge can be upgraded via TFTP therefore place a check in this box if you would like to upgrade this device It is recommended that this box is unchecked during normal operation when it does not need to be upgraded Cloning bridge place a check in this box to use MAC cloning The Bridge will set the wireless interface to use the MAC address of a device from the wired side Multiple devices can be connected but only the first device will be cloned Fragmentation threshold transmitted wireless packets larger than this size will be fragmented to maintain performance in noisy wireless networks RTS threshold transmitted wireless packets larger than this size will use the RTS CTS protocol to a maintain performance in noisy wireless networks and b prevent hidden nodes from degrading performance User name this user name is used in order to log into the Bridge If you would like to change the e
8. Address MAC address 192 158 1 10 DCDSFZBFBSE Page 20 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 6 5 Admin Click on the Admin link on the navigation bar in order to S stem configure the threshold values and login details You may Wireless also reboot this device and reset the setting back to the Station factory defaults Described below along with an image are Admin details on how to configure the administrative settings IP Address Mode Static DHCP Default IP address 13e 158 11 Default subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 0 0 0 0 Device name This is optional Allow upgrade Uploads Leave this off during normal operation Cloning bridge LJ Use this option to enable MAC cloning Bridge will set the wireless interface to use the MAC address of a device from the wired side Multiple devices can be connected but only the first device will be cloned This is required for special networking situations Eg Box or some IP X device networking Fragmentation threshold 2345 RTS threshold 2432 User name Administrator password fs Re enter for confirmation ave Cancel Commands Reset to factory defaults Switch to AP gt IP Address Mode select Static or DHCP If you select Static you are required
9. Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point User s Manual Version 1 0 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION seert eenen en catt ure nomea tux eun Conor eine ei teuer eener 4 1 1 FEATURES amp BENEEITS xo nosse air let interna lite oe eon a ve te denied a vo od d a d 4 1 2 PACKAGE CONTENT 2 cte desee BOR Eee br hc ots dled onc Det eaten feet en n ti au 5 2 DESIGNING YOUR WIRELESS 6 2 1 AeCoOESSIPONIIVODEX S i eel ete tier S DUE A de EM ID i Me aer ene 6 2 2 POINT TO POINT CONNECTIVITY AD HOC MODE ben ente nins 6 2 3 POINT TO MULTI POINT CONNECTIVITY INFRASTRUCTURE MODE 7 3 HARDWARE 8 3 1 DECIDE WHERE TO PLACE THE BRIDGE Uo bdo 8 3 2 LIGHTENING PROTECTION cceeca hebr tae clones wed Deom ede Du Dad va pn bae 9 3 3 ETHERNET amp POWER CABLE bees desea ete 10 3 4 BLOSA OR ceat E DEA rud uS domo 10 3 5 MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE WALL annen ennen enen en ennen enenenenenenenen en enen ese esee iiec 11 3 6 MOUNTING BRACKET ON MAST WITH U BOLTS
10. P can extend the range of independent wireless LANs by acting a repeater which effectively doubles the distance between wireless stations If wired to an Ethernet network the AP serves as a bridge and provides the link between the server and the wireless clients The wireless clients can move freely throughout the coverage area of the AP while remaining connected to the server Since the AP is connected to the wired network each client would have access to server resources as well as to other clients In a very large facility such as an enterprise a warehouse or on a college campus it will probably be necessary to install more than one access point to cover an entire building or campus In this scenario access points hand the client off from one to another in a way that is invisible to the client ensuring unbroken connectivity Wireless clients can roam seamlessly between different coverage areas and remain connected to the network patih W er Reser T felines Pomar 3 Page 7 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 3 Hardware Installation 3 1 Decide Where to Place the Device Since this device is a radio device and works in the 2 4 GHz frequency range for optimum utilization install this product away from microwave ovens or other devices operating in the 2 4 GHz frequency range which can cause signal interference Install this device s antenna in an area where the trees buildings an
11. P Client Server Web based configuration T D 5 D Q 5 m Radio Frequency Band 2 400 2 484 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Operation Channels 11 for North America 14 for Japan 13 for Europe 2 for Spain 4 for France Modulation 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps CCK 2 Mbps DOPSK 1 Mbps DBPSK Output Power 23dBm 200mW FCC 20dBm 100mW CE Connector N Type connector N Female Reverse FCC Standard U 2 z 5 Environment Temperature Range 10 to 55 C 32 to 131 F operating Humidity non condensing 5 95 typical Physical Specifications Dimensions 354 L mm 249 W mm 89 H mm 13 9 L in 9 8 L in 3 5 H in 2 1Kg Active Ethernet power over Ethernet 48 VDC 0 7A External Unit Auto sensing 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz urge Arrester 20KA Surge Current Weight Electrical Power Supply Page 31 of 31
12. S 29 APPENDIXA SPECIFICATIONYS 2 eoe Du dto ero a eios 31 Page 2 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 Revision History Version Date Nots November 13 2003 Initial Version Page 3 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 1 Introduction The Outdoor Wireless Bridge is a 2 4GHz IEEE 802 11b compliant Wireless Bridge AP AP Client The Outdoor Wireless Bridge can operate as a point to point or a point to multipoint bridge to link networks in different buildings The Outdoor Wireless Bridge is ideal for broadband ISP enterprises store merchants and small business owners to create wireless backbone networks The Outdoor Wireless Bridge is designed for outdoor environments With die cast watertight housing and an external lightning protector this is a robust Outdoor Wireless Bridge AP AP Client It includes cost effective Power over Ethernet PoE adapter for supplying power to the Bridge when a power outlet is not easily available Also the unique outdoor remote mounted designs allow easy installation With a one meter RF cable needed between the Outdoor Wireless Bridge and the external antenna the Outdoor Wireless Bridge is a cost effective outdoor solution for long distance communications The Outdoor Wireless Bridge can be easily managed through a web based interface This chapter describes the features amp
13. age 29 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 gt Isolation select Enable or Disable By enabling this feature wireless clients associated with the Access Point will be able to connect to each other gt A Allow upgrade uploads this Bridge can be upgraded via TFTP therefore place a check in this box if you would like to upgrade this device It is recommended that this box is unchecked during normal operation when it does not need to be upgraded gt Click on the Save button to confirm the changes You must reboot the Bridge in order for these new settings to take affect Reset to factory defaults click on this button to reset the Access Point to its factory default settings Switch to Bridge click on this button to switch to Bridge mode Page 30 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 Appendix A Specifications 6 ome Data Transfer Rate 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps Auto Fall Back LED Indicator Power Bridge DC Converter Power Amplifier Others WLAN LAN Compatibility IEEE 802 11b compliant Regulation Certifications FCC Part 15 UL ETSI 300 328 CE ower Supply 12V DC 1A Network opology Point to Point Point to Multipoint Infrastructure irmware Upgrade Upgrade firmware via Web MAC address filtering AP Mode WEP encryption 64 128 bit Security Hide SSID in beacons stations can not use any SSID AP Mode P Auto configuration DHC
14. confirm your decision Click on the OK button You will then see the following screen as the Bridge restarts into Access Point mode The Bridge is switching to Access Point now Please walt Page 15 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 5 2 Access Point to Bridge a Enter the default IP address of the Access Point into the au address bar of the web browser 192 168 1 1 Leave the Wireless user name and password fields blank and click on the Filter OK button Admin b After you have logged into the Access Point click on the Admin link on the navigation bar You will then see the following screen c Click on the Switch button to switch the device from Access Point to Bridge mode Commands Reset to factory defaults Switch to Bridge d The Access Point will then ask you to confirm your decision Click on the OK button You will then see the following screen as the Access Point restarts into Bridge mode Page 16 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 6 Bridge Mode Web Configuration 6 1 Logging In To configure the Bridge through the web browser enter the IP address of the Bridge into the address bar of the web browser default IP 192 168 1 1 and press Enter You will then see the login window Leave the User name Password fields blank then click on the OK button Connect to 192 168 1 1 802 116 BridgefUse IE 5 0 User name Password
15. d large steel structures do not obstruct the signal to and from the antenna In conclusion the antenna should be located in the higher direct line of sight space Outdoor Bridge Wireless Outdoor Bridge DC IN To Bridge To LAN Indoor Dc Injector Page 8 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 3 2 Lightening Protection Radio transmitters receivers and RF cables require protection when attacked by lightning strikes The surge protectors contain fast response gas filled arrestors to provide low let through voltage for fast rise time transients This device is configured to minimize circuit capacitance and the performance can be assured up to 2GHz Standard models provide protection for receivers and transmitters up to a 1KW power level Installing this device outdoor may be subject to lightning strikes To properly protect your equipment you should install the lightning arrestor to prevent an electrical surge from traveling through the antenna cable and into the building Lightning protection for a building is more forgiving than protection of electrical devices A building can withstand up to 100 000 volts but just a few volts may damage electrical equipment Direct earth grounding of the antenna and the Lightning Protector is necessary to protect the installation from lightning and the build up of static electricity The ground terminal is located on the lightning protector that attached with this unit
16. ents For 64 bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits For 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits A hex digit is defined as a number from O through 9 or letter from A through F Leaving this field blank indicates a key of all zeros gt WEP key to use select a WEP key to use from the drop down list Maximum associated stations this limits the number of stations that can associate with the Access Point gt Fragmentation threshold this value indicates how much of the Access Points resources are devoted to recovering packet errors The value should remain at its default setting If you decrease this value too much you may encounter high packet error rates however if you increase it too much it will affect overall performance Therefore it is recommended to leave this value at its default of 2346 gt RTS threshold transmitted wireless packets larger than this size will use the RTS CTS protocol to a maintain performance in noisy wireless networks and b prevent hidden nodes from degrading performance gt Beacon period this value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon The beacon is a packet broadcasted by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized A beacon consists of the wireless LAN service area IP address broadcast destination address time stamp Delivery Traffic Indication Map DTIM and Traffic Indicator Message TIM gt DTIM Interval this value indicates the interval of the Deliver Traffic Indicator Ma
17. in WLAN Secondary firmware 156 WLAN Tertiary firmware 1 3 8 MAC address of 00026 0722 5 Current IP address 192 168 1 1 MAC address Time idle minutes amp Done internet Page 23 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 7 2 System The System page is the first page that is displayed after S stem logging in This page displays information about the Wireless Access Point You may refresh this page by clicking on the Filter System link on the left hand side of the page image left Admin Described below is the information listed along with an REN ERE image Se AP firmware 1 9 0 WLAN Primary firmware 1 1 1 WLAN Secondary firmware 1 5 6 vyv YY Yv WV WLAN Tertiary firmware 1 3 8 MAC address of AP 00026F0722F5 Current IP address 192 168 1 1 address Time idle minutes AP firmware displays the version of the firmware installed on the Access Point WLAN Primary firmware displays the primary firmware of the wireless LAN card inside the Access Point WLAN Secondary firmware displays the secondary firmware of the wireless LAN card of the Access Point MAC address of AP displays the MAC address of the Access Point Current IP address displays the IP address of the Access Point Associations lists all the stations that are associated with the Access Point along with the amount of time since packets were transferred to and from each station If a station is idle for
18. k your network administrator For the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically IP address 132 158 1 E Subnet mask 255 255 255 U Use the following ONS server addresses Preferred ONS server Alternate ONS server EEE Advanced C Select Use the following IP address radio button and then enter an IP address and subnet mask for your PC Make sure that the device and your PC is on the same subnet D Click on the OK button your PC s TCP IP settings have been configured Page 14 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 5 Switch Between Bridge amp Access Point This chapter describes the steps to switch from Bridge to Access Point and Access Point to Bridge This device can be configured as a Bridge or an Access Point By default this device is configured as a Bridge and the default IP address is 192 168 1 1 5 1 Bridge to Access Point a Enter the default IP address of the Bridge into the address system bar of the web browser 192 168 1 1 Leave the user Wireless name and password fields blank and click on the OK Station button a b After you have logged into the Bridge click on the Admin link on the navigation bar You will then see the following screen Commands Reset to factory defaults Switch to AP Switch c Click on the Switch button to switch the device from Bridge to Access Point mode d The Bridge will then ask to you
19. m associated stations 200 Far 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits inta the key box If you a key box blank then this means a key of all zeros WEP enabled WEP key lengths 64bit This length applies ta all keys WEP key 1 WEP key 2 WEP key 3 WEP key 4 WEP key to use Keyl This is the key to use for transmitted data Fragmentation threshold RTS threshold Beacon period 100 milliseconds DTIM interval number of beacons per Multicast PM buffering Hoe Cancel Access Point name enter a name for the Access Point The SSID displays the SSID of the Access Point The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the network and is case sensitive Leaving this field blank means using the SSID any and connecting to an Access Point with the strongest available signal Channel select a channel from the drop down list which is the shared channel among all points in a point to point mode The permissible channels depend on the regulatory domains Basic Rates select the basic rates by placing a check in required boxes The basic rates should be set based on the speed of the wireless network You must select 1 2 Mbps if older 802 11 compliant equipment resides on your network s
20. on 1 0 channels depend on the regulatory domains Transmission Rate select a supported transmission rate from the drop down list or select the default automatic to let the Bridge decide which data rate to use Access Point Density select from three densities high medium low to scan the area for Access Points This can be used in Point to Multi point mode only WEP enabled place a check in this box if you would like to use WEP encryption WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy a security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks WLANs defined in the 802 11 standard WEP is designed to provide the same level of security as a wired LAN gt WEP Key Length select a WEP key length from the drop down list Options available are 64 bit and 128 bit gt WEP Key 1 4 enter the WEP key If you use WEP you must enter the same key into the Access Points and Clients For 64 bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits For 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits A hex digit is defined as a number from O through 9 or letter from A through F Leaving this field blank indicates a key of all zeros gt WEP key to use select a WEP key to use from the drop down list gt Click on the Save button to confirm the changes 6 4 Station Click on the Station link on the navigation bar in order to view a list of stations connected to this Bridge The image below depicts an example of a Bridge table The bridge table IF
21. p DTIM The DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages When the Access Point has buffered broadcast of multicast messages for associated clients it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM interval value Clients hear the beacons and then awaken to receive the broadcast or multicast messages gt Multicast PM buffering enabling this function can avoid network congestion when there are too many clients to transmit data simultaneously gt Click on the Save button to confirm the changes Page 27 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 7 4 Filtering Click on the Filtering link on the navigation bar in order to System configure MAC address filters Described below along with Wireless an image are details on how to configure the MAC address Filter filters Admin Enable filtering MAC address 1 MAC address 2 MAC address 3 MAC address 4 MAC address 5 MAC address 6 MAC address 7 MAC address 8 MAC address 9 MAC address 10 gt Enable filtering by enabling this function only the clients whose MAC addresses are listed in the fields can associate with the Access Point gt Click on the Save button to confirm the changes Page 28 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 7 5 Admin System Click on
22. rent communications quality 0 Bridge information MAC address of the Bridge 00026F0722F5 Current IP address 192 168 1 1 Bridge firmware 1 8 0 WLAN Primary firmware 1 1 1 WLAN Secondary firmware 156 Results of the most recent scan signal SSID MAC address Channel strength Mode v Connected to SSID displays the SSID of the Access Point The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the network and is case sensitive Using Channel displays the frequency channel currently being used MAC address of Access Point displays the MAC address of the Access Point that this device is connected to Current transmission rate displays the transmission rate in Mbps Current Communication Quality displays the signal strength MAC address of the Bridge displays the MAC address of this Bridge Current IP address displays the IP address of this Bridge Bridge firmware displays the firmware version of this Bridge Results of the most recent scan these are the results of a site survey and displays the SSID MAC address channel number signal strength and mode of Access Points of Stations in the area VVVVVVY VV Page 18 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 6 3 Wireless 5 istem Click on the Wireless link on the navigation bar in order to E 2 configure the wireless settings of this Bridge The page Wireless displays the cu
23. rrent wireless settings and allows you to Station make changes as you choose Described below along with Admin an image are details on how to configure the wireless settings of the Bridge Operating Mode pointto point 9 pointto multi point The SSID Leave field blankto use any SSID used only with point to point modeYUS F CC 1 11 Channel Europe ETSE 1 13 Japan hikk 1 14 Transmission Rate Mits Access Foint Density used only for point to multi point mode WEP enabled L WEP Key Length keys you must enter 10 hex digits into keyTelas for 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits If you leave the key field blank this means a of all zeros WEP key 1 WEP key 2 WEP key 3 WEP key 4 WEP key to use Cancel gt Operating Mode select a Point to Point or Point to Multi point radio button depending on the type of network you would like to configure gt The SSID displays the SSID of the Access Point The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the network and is case sensitive Leaving this field blank means using the SSID any and connecting to an Access Point with the strongest available signal gt Channel select a channel from the drop down list which is the shared channel among all points in a point to point mode The permissible Page 19 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Versi
24. t up the Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point in the building to building wireless network AP mode Point to Point mode and Point to Multipoint mode This chapter describes how the three different modes work 2 1 Access Point Mode You can configure the Outdoor Wireless Bridge as an Outdoor Access Point through the web based user Interface configuration Users with a wireless client device outside can connect to the Outdoor Wireless Bridge to access the Local Area Network Commancds Reset to factory defaults Switch to Switch 2 2 Point to Point Connectivity Ad hoc Mode This is the simplest network configuration in which several computers equipped with the PC cards or client bridges that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another In ad hoc mode each client is linked peer to peer and would only have access to the resources of the other client this does not require an Access Point This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network m Wireless Outdoor Bridge _ Page 6 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 2 3 Point to Multi point Connectivity Infrastructure Mode Infrastructure mode requires the use of an Access Point AP In this mode all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP whether the AP is wired to an Ethernet network or stands alone If used as a stand alone the A
25. the Admin link on the navigation bar in order to E configure the user name and password to log into the Wireless device You may also reboot this device and reset the Filter setting back to the factory defaults Described below along Admin with an image are details on how to configure the administrative settings IP Address Mode Static DHCP Default address 132159 1 1 Default subnet mask 2955 255 255 D Default gateway 4 0 0 0 User name Administrator password Re enter for confirmation Allow upgrade Uploads Leave this off during normal operation Isolation 9 Disable Enable cave Cancel Commands Vv VVVV Reset to factory defaults Switch to Bridge IP Address Mode select Static or DHCP If you select Static you are required to enter a default IP address subnet mask and gateway However if you select DHCP the IP address subnet mask and gateway will be assigned to this Access Point via a DHCP server Default IP address enter the IP address of this Access Point Default subnet mask enter the subnet mask for this Access Point Default Gateway enter the IP address of the default gateway User name this user name is used in order to log into the Access Point If you would like to change the existing user name enter it into this field Administrator password type in the new password into this field and re enter it for confirmation purposes in the field below P
26. too long it is removed from this list You may have to reload this page to view the current settings Page 24 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 7 3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation bar in order to system configure the wireless settings of Access Point The page Wireless displays the current wireless settings and allows you to Filter make changes as you choose Described below along with Admin an image are details on how to configure the wireless EEn settings of the Access Point Ss Access point name The SSID wireless Channel 6 v U amp FCC 1 11 Europe ETSI 1 13 JapansMEK 1 14 Basic rates Mbit s 1 E 11 Rates for management packets Supported rates Mbit s 1 2 v 3 5 v 11 Rate for data packets Transmission rate Mbits s Automatic Preamble type Long Long Universal Compatibility fe g ORINOCO cards short Highest Performance 5 2 ta 5 5 Mbps Both Mat fully supported by Intersil AP Visibility When Invisibility is selected the is protected against AP discovery Metstumbler and Apsniff and all wireless clients must explicitly use and know the SSID Visibility Status 9 Visible Invisible Page 25 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 WEP configuration Far 64 hit keys you must enter 10 hex digits inta the key box Maximu
27. uch as wireless adapters that support only 1 or 2 Mbps However selecting 1 2 Mbps does not limit the basic transfer rate of faster adapters Supported Rates select all the supported rates at which the client with communicate with the Access Point by placing a check in the required box Transmission Rate select a supported transmission rate from the drop down list or select the default automatic to let the Bridge decide which data rate to use Preamble Type select a preamble type from the drop down list options available are long short or both Visibility Status select Visible or Invisible If Invisible is selected the Page 26 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 Access Point is protected from a discovery or site survey and all wireless clients must specify the SSID to associate with the Access Point If Visible is selected the SSID of the Access Point is broadcasted over the wireless network WEP enabled place a check in this box if you would like to use WEP encryption WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy a security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks WLANs defined in the 802 11 standard WEP is designed to provide the same level of security as a wired LAN gt WEP Key Length select a WEP key length from the drop down list Options available are 64 bit and 128 bit gt WEP Key 1 4 enter the WEP key If you use WEP you must enter the same key into the Access Points and Cli
28. xisting user name enter it into this field Administrator password type in the new password into this field and re enter it for confirmation purposes in the field below Click on the Save button to confirm the changes You must reboot the Bridge in order for these new settings to take affect Reset to factory defaults click on this button to reset the Bridge to its factory default settings Switch to AP click on this button to switch to Access Point mode Page 22 of 31 Outdoor Wireless Bridge Access Point Version 1 0 7 Access Point Web Configuration 7 1 Logging In To configure the Access Point through the web browser enter the IP address of the Access Point into the address bar of the web browser default IP 192 168 1 1 and press Enter You will then see the login window Leave the User name and the Password field blank and then click on the OK button Connect to 192 168 1 1 802 116 Access Point User name Password Remember my password Cancel You may change the user name and password after you login In order to do so refer to section 7 5 Admin After you login you will see the following screen This screen displays the system information For more information about these settings refer to section 7 2 System Address http 192 168 1 1 v Wireless Solution Provider System AP firmware 190 Wireless WLAN Primary firmware 1 1 1 Filter Adm

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