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Wireless Client Bridge/AP

USER MANUAL

Simple connectivity to your network

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Wireless Client Bridge is a 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b-compliant Wireless Bridge/AP/AP

Client. The Wireless Client Bridge can operate as a point-to-point or a

point-to-multipoint bridge to link networks in different buildings.

The Wireless Client Bridge includes cost-effective Power-over- Ethernet (PoE) adapter

for supplying power to the Bridge when a power outlet is not easily available. With a

one-meter RF cable needed between the Wireless Client Bridge and the external

antenna, the Wireless Client Bridge is a cost-effective solution for long distance

communications. The Wireless Client Bridge is easy to be managed by web-based user

interface configuration.

1.1 Package Contents

z One Wireless Client Bridge, complete with one RF TNC type connector (Male

Reverse Polarity) for use with external antenna.

z One Dipole Antenna

z One Quick Installation Guide.

z One 5V DC Power Supply Transformer.

z One RJ-45 Ethernet Network Cable.

z One Product Documentation CD-ROM.

Important Note: Open the package carefully and make sure that none of the items

listed above are missing. Do not discard packaging materials. In case of return, the

unit must be shipped in its original package.

1.2 Feature & Benefit

Long Range Wireless Client Bridge

Feature

Benefit

Up to 23dBm(200mW) RF Output

Power

Longer operating range of regular Access

Point

11Mbps IEEE 802.11b Compliant

Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b

compliant products

Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint

Let users transfer data between two

Wireless Connectivity

buildings or multiple buildings

64 /128-bit WEP data encryption

Powerful data security

Power-over-Ethernet

Flexible Access Point locations and cost

savings

Web-based configuration

Helps administrators to remotely

configure or manage the AP with web

browser

DHCP Client for Dynamic IP Support

Simplifies network administration

MAC address filtering

Ensures secure network connection

Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network

There are three different modes which you can set up the Wireless Client Bridge in the

building-to-building wireless network: AP mode, Point to Point mode, and Point to

Multipoint mode. The following describes how the three different modes work:

2.1 AP mode (Regular Access Point Mode)

You can configure the Wireless Client Bridge as Access Point through the web-based

user Interface configuration. Users with a wireless Client device with in range can

connect to the Wireless Client Bridge/Access Point to access the Local Area Network.

2.2 Point to Point Connectivity (Ad-hoc Mode)

This is the simplest network configuration that 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 requires no access point. This is the

easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network.

2.3 Point to Multi-point Connectivity (Infrastructure Mode)

The 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 AP 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 Local Area

Network. Since the AP is connected to the wired network, each client would have

access to the network 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.

Chapter 3: Web-based Configuration

3.1 Connecting to the Web-Based Utility

These instructions will help you configure each of your computers to communicate with

the Client Bridge. To do this, you will have to configure your PC’s network settings

manually.

Please make sure the Wireless Client Bridge is connected to your computer with a

Cross-Over Cable before this operation.

Step1. Since the default IP address of Client Bridge is 192.168.1.1, please change the

IP address of your computer to the same network address (ex.: 192.168.1.100)

Step2. Open your browser, and disable the proxy or add the IP address of this AP into

the exceptions . Then, enter this product’s IP address (the factory setting is

192.168.1.1) into the Location (for Netscape) or Address (for IE) field and press

ENTER.

Step3 . An Enter Network Password window will appear. Enter admin (the default user

name) in lowercase letters in the User Name field and leave the Password field

empty. Then, click the OK button. You will see the first page of the Web-Based

Utility.

3.2 Configuring the Web-Based Utility

You will find brief descriptions of each of the utility’s items and its more important

functions. To clear any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button. To

apply any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the Save button.

3.2.1 System

z Connected to SSID: Shows the SSID setting in the wireless network. If it

displays “non-spec”, then the Bridge is not connected to any wireless network.

z Using Channel: Shows the channel which the Bridge is using.

z MAC address of Access Point: shows the MAC address of the WLAN card inside

the Access Point.

z Current transmission rate (M bits/s): Shows the current transmission

between the connecting AP and the client bridge.

Current communications quality (%): Shows the Link Quality received from

the Access Point. (This is not available when using an ad-hoc or point-to-point

connection.)

z MAC address of the wireless card: Shows the MAC address of the WLAN card

inside the client bridge.

z Current IP address: Shows the IP address of the Bridge

z Firmware Revision: Shows the installed version of the firmware.

z Results of the most recent scan: Shows the following information of the client

bridge.

SSID - Shows the current SSID of a network device.

MAC Address - Shows the wireless MAC address of a network device.

Channel - Shows the current channel number of a network device.

Signal Strength (%) - Shows the total available amount of signal measured

above the noise. (This is not available when using an ad-hoc or peer-to-peer

connection.)

Mode - Displays the operating mode of a network device.

SSID MAC address Channel Signal

strength (%)

Mode

3.2.2 Wireless

z Operation mode: Select point to point mode (Ad-hoc) or point to multi-point

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