Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
IEEE 802.11b Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge User Manual
November 03, 2004
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CHAPTER 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 1 INTRODUCING THE WIRELESS CLIENT BRIDGE ........................................... 1 PRODUCT FEATURES ................................................................................. 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................. 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 2 INLINE POWER INJECTOR (POE) ................................................................ 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC CONFIGURATION......... 3
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2.1 BEFORE YOU START.................................................................................. 3 2.2 LOCATE THE WIRELESS CLIENT BRIDGE AND INLINE POWER INJECTOR PORTS 4 2.3 PREPARING INSTALLATION........................................................................ 7 2.4 BASIC CONFIGURATION............................................................................. 9 2.4.1 What you need to know..................................................................... 9 2.4.2 Basic Configuration Steps ................................................................ 9 2.4.3 Login into the Web Interface .......................................................... 10 2.4.4 Set IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route IP ............................. 13 2.4.5 Set Wireless Encryption for Wireless Interface .............................. 14 2.4.6 Change Supervisor Account & Password ...................................... 15 2.4.7 Upgrade the Firmware ................................................................... 16 2.4.8 Back-up the Wireless client bridge's Configuration Files ............. 20 CHAPTER 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 NETWORK TOPOLOGIES ............................................... 22
WIRELESS CLIENT BRIDGE-TO-CENTRAL WIRELESS BRIDGE.................. 23 WIRELESS CLIENT ROUTER-TO-CENTRAL WIRELESS BRIDGE................. 24 WIRELESS CLIENT BRIDGE-TO-CENTRAL WIRELESS ROUTER................. 25 WIRELESS CLIENT ROUTER-TO-CENTRAL WIRELESS ROUTER ................ 26 NETWORK PARAMETERS.............................................. 28
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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
4.1 IP CONFIGURATION ................................................................................. 28 4.2 CONFIGURE SNMP.................................................................................. 28 4.2.1 Configure Community Pool............................................................ 28 4.2.2 Configure Trap Host Pool.............................................................. 30 4.3 CONFIGURE WIRELESS RELATED PARAMETERS ....................................... 32 4.4 UTILITY................................................................................................... 35 4.4.1 Software Upgrade........................................................................... 35 4.4.2 Administration ................................................................................ 36 CHAPTER 5.
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SYSTEM INFORMATION............................................................................ 38 STATISTIC INFORMATION ........................................................................ 39 SITE SURVEY........................................................................................... 40 WIRELESS LINK INFORMATION ............................................................... 41 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 42
Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Introducing the Wireless client bridge
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HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 42 SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 44 DEFAULT SETTINGS ........................................................ 45
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7.1 GENERAL CONFIGURATION ..................................................................... 45 7.1.1 System............................................................................................. 45 7.1.2 SNMP ............................................................................................. 45 7.1.3 Wireless LAN.................................................................................. 46 7.2 UTILITY................................................................................................... 48 7.2.1 Software Upgrade........................................................................... 48 7.2.2 Administration ................................................................................ 48 CHAPTER 8. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ........ 49
The Wireless client bridge is a fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b compliant Outdoor Wireless Last-mile product. The Wireless client bridge operates in remote bridge mode, and connects Outdoor Wireless Router Bridge to construct point-to-point as well as point-to-multipoint topologies, for maximum flexibility in configuring building-to-building networks to WISP.
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Product Features
Outdoor enclosure in compliance with IP67 RF transmit power 100mW (20dBm) with -85dBm Rx sensitivity @ 11Mbps data rate Embedded 9dBi patch directional antenna Support 24VDC 0.8A Power-over-Ethernet NAT/NAPT and Virtual Server Mapping support MIB-II and Private MIB support MAC address based access control
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Package Contents
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. One (1) Wireless client bridge Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge unit One (1) 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz AC/DC adapter with wallmount plug and DC plug power cord One (1) 24VDC, 830mA Inline Power Injector (PoE) Three (3) water protect kit consists of 3 of components One (1) 1.8m grounding wire One (1) User manual CD-disc One (1) wall/mast mounting kit, including one (1) band clamp
The product package contains the following items.
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System Requirements
1. A Windows-based PC/AT compatible computer or Ethernet data device with an available RJ-45 Ethernet port to run the configuration program or with TCP/IP connection to the Ethernet network. A 10/100Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet cable is connected to Ethernet network. A RS-232 consol port cable is connected to PC/AT compatible computer. An AC power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) supplies the power.
Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter describes the procedures of installing the Wireless client bridge.
Installation of the Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge requires the following:
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Before You Start
After unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present and in good condition. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Wireless client bridge Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge unit AC/DC adapter 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz with wall-mount plug and DC plug power cord Inline Power Injector (PoE) 24VDC, 830mA Water protect kit consists of three of components Grounding wire 1.8m User manual CD-disc Wall/mast mounting kit, including one (1) band clamp
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Inline Power Injector (PoE)
The Wireless client bridge is equipped with an Inline Power Injector module. The Inline Power Injector (PoE) delivers both data and power to Wireless client bridge unit via a signal Ethernet cable, and gives the following benefits to improve the performance vs. installation cost ratio. 1. 2. This works great in areas where you may not have power and/or Ethernet easily accessible, like house roof. This also allows you to place the Wireless client bridge unit closer to the antenna, more easily thus reducing signal loss over antenna cabling. Ethernet signal travels well over CAT 5 cable but 2.4GHz signal doesn't do as well over antenna cabling. Ethernet cabling is much cheaper than Antenna cabling.
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2.2 Locate the Wireless client bridge and Inline Power Injector Ports
Interface on the Wireless client bridge Unit Ethernet Port 1 for connecting the RJ-45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable. RS-232 Console Port 2 for connecting the 1.8m RS-232 null modem console cable. NOTE: The RJ-45 Ethernet cable is not provided in Wireless client bridge shipping package as an accessory. User can find one from computer store in accordance with the length required for outdoor deployment. NOTE: How to make up Water protect kit
Data Input Port 3 for connecting cross-over Ethernet Cable to PC or straight Ethernet cable to Hub Switch Router. 110~240VAC, 50~60Hz AC/DC power adapter DC Input Port 4 Power & Data Output Port 5 for connecting the 30m RJ-45 CAT-5 Ethernet Cable. Grounding Port 6. NOTE: The cross-over or straight type Ethernet cable is not provided in Wireless client bridge shipping package as an accessory. User can find one from computer store in accordance with the length required for indoor deployment.
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Mount Wireless client bridge on A Wall/Pole The Wireless client bridge can be mounted on the wall, you can use the Wall Mount kit to mount the Wireless client bridge as shown in Figure 2.2.1.
Interface on the Inline Power Injector
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Preparing Installation
Before installing Wireless client bridge for the outdoor application in a hardto-reach location, we recommend to configure and test all the devices first. For configuring the Wireless client bridge, please follow the quick steps below to power up the Wireless client bridge.
Figure 2.2.1 You can also mount the Wireless client bridge to the mast as shown in Figure 2.2.2.
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Step 1 Attach the 1.8m RS-232 null modem console cable to the Console Port on the Wireless client bridge unit (refer to page 4), and the other end (DB9 female type) to a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program. Step 2 Plug the DC plug of the AC/DC power adapter into the DC Input Port of Inline Power Injector and the wall-mount plug into a power outlet or power strip (refer to page 4). The Power LED on the Inline Power Injector will light up. Step 3 Run the cross-over type uplink Ethernet cable from Data Input Port (refer topage 4) to the Ethernet port on a PC
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NOTE: This connection is required for setting up initial configuration information. After configuration is completed, the RS-232 null modem console cable shall be removed, and run a cross-over Ethernet cable from Data Input Port to PC, or a straight Ethernet cable to LAN connection, e.g. Hub. Step 5 Attach one straight Ethernet cable to the Power & Data Output Port on the Inline Power Injector(refer to page 5). Step 6 Plug the other end of the straight Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port (refer to page 5) on the Wireless client bridge. When the Wireless client bridge receives power over the Ethernet cable, the Wireless client bridge will start its boot sequence and the Active LED on the Inline Power Injector will light up. You can configure the Wireless client bridge via HTML browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator from a remote host or PC.
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Basic Configuration
2.4.1 What you need to know
The Wireless client bridge can be configured into two operation roles, including Wireless Client Bridge and Wireless Client Router. The Wireless client bridge is shipped with default configuration to function as a client bridge between an Ethernet and Wireless network by attaching Wireless client bridge to the wired LAN simply. If user would configure Wireless client bridge, please refer to the following procedures.
2.4.2 Basic Configuration Steps
This section describes a five-step configuration procedure to setup Wireless client bridge workable upon your topology requirement. Step 1 Select an operation mode for Wireless client bridge on the web page "/General Config/System/", and click FINISH to refresh this page. Step 2 Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page "/General Config/System/", and click FINISH to save the changes. Step 3 Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page "/General Config/Wireless/", and click FINISH to save the changes. Step 4 (Optional) Modify other parameters on the web page "/General Config/", and click FINISH to save the changes. Step 5 Move to page "/Utility/Administration/", select the Save then Restart and then click FINISH to take effect on the previous configuration changes.
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Step 4 Reboot Wireless client bridge.
2.4.3 Login into the Web Interface
The Wireless client bridge supports access to the configuration system through the use of an HTTP Interface. Web Configuration Before configuring Wireless client ...
