Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
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FEATURES & BENEFITS ................................................................................................................ 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................... 6 UNIT DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................... 6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 6 APPLICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................... 7
Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode................................................................................................................... 7 Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................................................ 8
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UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE.......................................................................................... 9 2.1 2.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................... 9 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................... 9
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SWITCH BETWEEN BRIDGE/ BRIDGE ROUTER/ AP ............................................................11 3.1 3.2 BRIDGE/BRIDGE ROUTER TO ACCESS POINT ...............................................................................11 ACCESS POINT TO BRIDGE/BRIDGE ROUTER ...............................................................................12
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BRIDGE MODE Â WEB CONFIGURATION................................................................................13 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.3 4.3.1 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.3.1 4.4.3.2 4.4.3.3 4.4.3.4 4.4.4 LOGGING IN ................................................................................................................................13 MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................14 OPERATION MODE ......................................................................................................................14 STATUS .......................................................................................................................................16 STATISTICS..................................................................................................................................17 LOG.............................................................................................................................................17 UPGRADE FIRMWARE..................................................................................................................18 SAVE / RELOAD SETTINGS, RESET TO DEFAULT..........................................................................18 PASSWORD ..................................................................................................................................19 TCP/IP SETTINGS........................................................................................................................20 LAN INTERFACE .........................................................................................................................20 WIRELESS ...................................................................................................................................21 BASIC SETTINGS (INFRASTRUCTURE, ADHOC) ............................................................................21 ADVANCED SETTINGS (INFRASTRUCTURE, ADHOC)....................................................................22 SECURITY....................................................................................................................................24 ENCRYPTION DISABLED .........................................................................................................24 WEP 64-BIT / 128-BIT ............................................................................................................25 WPA / WPA2 PASSPHRASE....................................................................................................26 WPA / WPA2 RADIUS AUTHENTICATION............................................................................27 SITE SURVEY...............................................................................................................................28
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ACCESS POINT MODE Â WEB CONFIGURATION ..................................................................29 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.3 5.3.1 LOGGING IN ................................................................................................................................29 MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................30 OPERATION MODE ......................................................................................................................30 STATUS .......................................................................................................................................31 STATISTICS..................................................................................................................................33 LOG.............................................................................................................................................33 UPGRADE FIRMWARE..................................................................................................................34 SAVE / RELOAD SETTINGS, RESET TO DEFAULT..........................................................................34 PASSWORD ..................................................................................................................................35 TCP/IP SETTINGS........................................................................................................................35 LAN INTERFACE .........................................................................................................................35
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5.3.1.1 5.3.1.2 5.3.1.3 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.3.1 5.4.3.2 5.4.3.3 5.4.3.4 5.4.4 5.4.5
STATIC IP ADDRESS ...............................................................................................................36 DHCP CLIENT........................................................................................................................37 DHCP SERVER .......................................................................................................................38 WIRELESS ...................................................................................................................................39 BASIC SETTINGS..........................................................................................................................40 ADVANCED SETTINGS .................................................................................................................40 SECURITY....................................................................................................................................42 ENCRYPTION DISABLED .........................................................................................................43 WEP 64-BIT / 128-BIT ............................................................................................................44 WPA / WPA2 / WPA2 MIXED PASSPHRASE ..........................................................................45 WPA / WPA2 / WPA2 MIXED RADIUS AUTHENTICATION ..................................................46 ACCESS CONTROL.......................................................................................................................47 WDS ...........................................................................................................................................48
APPENDIX A Â SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................50 APPENDIX B Â FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.........................................................................51
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11g Wireless Client Bridge/AP
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Revision History
Version
1.36
Date
April 26, 2006
Notes
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1 Introduction
The Wireless Client Bridge/Bridge Router/Access Point/WDS (wireless distribution system) operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. It's the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation. NCB-3220 has high transmitted output power and high receivable sensitivity. High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and coverage to reduce the roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection. It also can reduce the expense of equipment in the same environment. To protect your wireless connectivity, it can encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA/WPA2. The MAC address filter lets you select exactly which stations should have access to your network. This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network configuration.
1.1 Features & Benefits
Features
High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps High Output Power and High Sensitivity
Benefits
Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming Spreads the operation distance and reduce the roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection
Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint Wireless Connectivity WPA2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x Authenticator support WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Watertight and Weatherproof Wide temperature range and robust mechanical design MAC address filtering (AP Mode) Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE802.3af Compliant)
Let users transfer data between two buildings or multiple buildings More Powerful data security Make wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as a wireless repeater Avoid water invaded and weather corroded Delivers reliable, top performance in the most demanding environments Ensures secure network connection Flexible Access Point locations and cost savings
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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 unit must be shipped in its original package. One Wireless Client Bridge Unit One Power Adapter (12V/ 1A) One CAT5 UTP Cable One CD-ROM with User's Manual
1.3 Unit Description
1.4 System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
1.5 Applications
The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
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b) Temporary workgroups Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disasterrecovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed. c) The ability to access real-time information Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers and processing information. d) Frequently changed environments Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where frequently rearrange the workplace. e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network. f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in ...
