EZBridge User Manual - Teletronics International, Inc
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1. 4 1 1 Sie 4 1 2 Ee 4 1 3 E Ge elei 6 1 4 System Heourements cece cece cece ee eeee eee eees 6 1 5 Assembly leet nees vrei oases 7 EzBridge 802 11B Basics eee eee eee eee eee eee eeeeees 8 2 1 POMS sin en aaea aa T E a ar aides e 8 EN EE 8 Go GENEE ON EE 9 Preparation for Installation EE 9 Hardware Installation EE 9 Configuring Windows for IP Networking es 10 2 4 Ifyou are using Windows 98 Me este eeeees 10 2 5 Ifyou are using Windows 2000 11 2 6 Ifyou are using Windows SP 13 Web Configuration Interface cece eeeee eee e eee eee teen eeees 16 3 1 Client Bridge MOG Cixi ee gees 16 nio Page EE 17 eidel Re EE 18 Stations Page Ee eege 21 Admin Page ET 22 SE ARMOISE dereen 25 age PAG EE 26 Lee EE 26 Configuration Page ccceeeeeeeeee ee ee ee ee eases ee eeeeeeeeteeees 27 MAC Piller Page ee 29 Advanced Te GE 30 Encryption e EN Admin Ge E 33 Appendix A Warranty Policy 36 Appendix B RMA Policy 37 Appendix C Regulatory Information ees 38 Appendix D Contact Information ees 40 Appendix E Important Outdoor Installation Guide 41 Appendix F Model Info and Compatible Cards 42 Appendix F Troubleshooting annenneeneennennenner nerne rererere 43 Appendix G Glossary cece cece eee ee eee eee ee ee ee ease eaeeeaeaees 44 Introduction The 802 11b WLAN Access Point card aims to assist you in easily buil2. Mode Default IP Address in Access Point Mode 192 168 1 90 To access the web control interface please open up a browser window and type in the factory default IP address in the URL Address http 192 168 1 90 Then press Enter on your keyboard you will see the login prompt window appear similar like the one shown below Connect to 192 168 1 90 A i 802 11b AP User name Password I Remember my password Carei There is no default User name or Password Leave User Name and Password field blank and then click OK Note You may set a new password by clicking the Admin tab after you enter the Web Configuration page Info Info Access Point EDET Basic information about this access point NOTE You may have INFORMATION to reload this page to see the current settings RITTER 2 3 1_050722 Nereus fae OOOAESOFB400 eae cia 192 168 1 50 Firmware Revision Current firmware revision loaded on the EzBridge MAC address of Access Point The MAC address of the wireless card plugged inside the EzBridge Current IP address IP address assign on the unit Associations e7 emmer Access Point Advanced Encryption This is a list of all the stations that are associated along with the amount of time since packets were transferred to or from ASSOCIATIONS each station If a station is idle for too long it islremoved from this list NOTE You may have to reload
3. beacon interval which specifies the period of time before it will send the beacon again The interval tells receiving devices on the network how long they can wait in low power mode before waking up to handle the beacon Network managers can adjust the beacon interval usually measured in milliseconds ms or its equivalent kilo microseconds Kmsec BSS Basic Service Set When a WLAN is operating in infrastructure mode each access point and its connected devices are called the Basic Service Set BSSID The unique identifier for an access point in a BSS network See SSID for more details DHCP DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol software automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP IP network which eliminates the need to manually assign permanent IP addresses DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server DNS Domain Name System System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses DTIM DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message provides client stations with information on the next opportunity to monitor for broadcast or multicast messages DTIM interval A DTIM interval also known as a Data Beacon Rate is the frequency at which an access point s beacon will include a DTIM This frequency is us
4. com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Teletronics products Give us a Call at 301 309 8500 Or fax your request in to 301 309 8551 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support teletronics com If any Teletronics product proves defective during its warranty period you can email the Teletronics Return Merchandise Authorization department to obtain a Return Authorization Number at rma teletronics com Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in Appendix A and B Appendix E Important Outdoor Install Guide This EZBridge unit requires additional grounding and protection prior to installation to ensure trouble free operation and warranty compliance Please follow the process below to ensure you are protected against flash memory corruption premature hardware failure and or earth ground potential issues Cause and Effect It has been recently discovered that by simply grounding the NEMA4 enclosure containing the EZBridge PCB operation with unstable power and un filtered AC lines can be made more reliable and not cause damage to the circuit Most customers have circuits shared with electric motors solenoids fluorescent lighting and or dimmers transformers etc These devices compromise the neutral when there is no earth ground available Many field tested units have been damaged by inadequate grounding at the installation site as well as voltage spik
5. mW Range typical 99 mW transmit power setting including 1 95 dBi diversity dipole antenna Indoor e 50m 164 ft 11 Mbps e 110m 360 ft 1 Mbps Outdoor e 240 m 787 ft 11 Mbps e 600 m 1968 ft 1 Mbps EMC Certification FCC 47CFR15 subpart C 15 247 and Class B device ETSI 300 328 301 489 17 General EMC requirement for RF equipment Antenna Two soldered dipole antennas Security IEEE 802 11 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Key Length 64 bit 128 bit Filter MAC Address Filtering Status Indicators LED Light provide status of Power Wireless LAN and Ethernet Automatic Configuration Support DHCP client Remote Configuration Support HTTP for configuration TFTP for firmware upgrade Dimensions WxHxD mm inch 161mm x 30mm x 119mm 6 3 x1 2 x4 7 Weight 195g 6 8702 Environmental e Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 C to 104 C e Storage temperature 20 F to 70 F 4 F to 158 F e Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Input Power Requirements DC 5V 2A Warranty One year 1 3 Product Kit The Access Point Kit contains the following items One 802 11b WLAN Access Point One Power Adapter One Quick Installation Guide One User Manual One Ethernet Straight LAN cable Note If any item listed above is damaged or missing please contact your dealer immediately System Requ
6. may have a bad RF pigtail or Radio card 13 Make sure that the pigtail is attached to the right port of the radio card Please consult to the user manual for farther detail 14 Try another PoE Make sure that you are using the proper power adapter and double check the adapter with an ohmmeter to see if the unit is providing the proper voltage output Consult the user manual to find out the proper voltage input is needed Warning Some EzBridges comes with a power input plug on the PCBs Please do not plug the power adapter directly onto the PCB of the EzBridges as all power input plugs build into the PCBs are rated at 5V Appendix H Glossary 802 1x The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client 802 1x with EAP will initiate key handling Ad Hoc Network The wireless network based on a peer to peer communications session Also referred to as AdHoc Access Point Access points are stations in a wireless LAN that are connected to an Ethernet hub or server Users can roam within the range of access points and their wireless device connections are passed from one access point to the next Authentication Authentication refers to the verification of a transmitted message s integrity Beacon In wireless networking a beacon is a packet sent by a connected device to inform other devices of its presence and readiness Beacon interval When a wirelessly networked device sends a beacon it includes with it a
7. usually low or high to get the best performance WEP enabled Short for Wired Equivalent Privacy a security protocol for wireless local area networks WLANs defined in the 802 11b standard WEP is designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN This option will enable the WEP security authenticator WEP Key Length 64 bit 10 Hex Digit WEP Key type Example Key1 123456789A Key2 23456789AB Key3 3456789ABC 64 bit WEP with 10 hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F Key4 456789ABCD 128 bit 26 Hex Digit WEP Key type Example Key1 112233445566778899AABBCDEF 128 bit WEP with 26 hexadecimal digits Key2 2233445566778899AABBCCDDEE 0 9 A F Key3 3344556677889900AABBCCDDFF Key4 44556677889900AABBCCDDEEFF WEP Key 1 4 Follow the example above to setup either character or hexadecimal key according to the key length WEP key to use Select one pre defined WEP key to use for authentication Deny unencrypted data When the WEP authentication is enabled any unencrypted data will be blocked from getting pass this unit from the receiving side Shared key Authentication Shared key authentication supports authentication of stations as either a member of those who know a shared secret key or a member of those who do not Shared key authentication is not secure and is not recommended for use It verifies that an authentication initiating station has knowledge of a shared secret This is similar to pre shared
8. Control Protocol Internet Protocol is the main Internet communications protocol The TCP part ensures that data is completely sent and received at the other end Another part of the TCP IP protocol set is UDP which is used to send data when accuracy and guaranteed packet delivery are not as important for example in real time video and audio transmission TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol Simple form of FTP File Transfer Protocol which Uses UDP User Datagram Protocol rather than TCP IP for data transport and provides no security features TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol An encryption method replacing WEP TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges UDP User Datagram Protocol A communication method protocol that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network UDP is used as an alternative to TCP IP Uplink Link to the next level up in a communication hierarchy UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable Virtual Servers Virtual servers are client servers Such as Web servers that share resources with other virtual servers i e it is not a dedicated server WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy An encryption method based on 64 or 128bit algorithm WLAN WLANs Wireless LANs are local area networks that use wireless communications for transmitting data Transmissions are usually in the 2 4 GHz band WLAN device
9. EzBridge 802 11B User Manual 100mW amp 200mW No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written permission from the copyright owner All the other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Statement of Conditions We may make improvements or changes in the product described in this documentation at any time The information regarding to the product in this manual are subject to change without notice We assumes no responsibility for errors contained herein or for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages with the furnishing performance or use of this manual or equipment supplied with it even if the suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages Electronic Emission Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Information The Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following paragraph The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide re
10. Help Information about the bridge NOTE You may have to re load this page to Information see the current settings X UUEGA 2 3 0_050722 ll OR ETH non spec Using channel o MAC address of Access Pont 4AAAAAAAAAAA Current transmission rate Mbits s p Current communications quality O TOET e ltt me A diem OOODF510171B Oleic lala iem lelelg tte 192 168 1 2 Results of the most recent scan Signal SSID MAC address Channel strength Mode Firmware Revision Current firmware revision loaded on the EzBridge Connected to SSID SSID in which the EzBridge is associated to Using Channel If the EzBridge is associated with an AP or Bridge it will display the channel used MAC address of Access Point The associated AP s MAC address Current transmission rate Mbits s Displays the current maximum transmission rate established by the wireless link Current communications quality The communications quality is calculated in a ratio percentage based on the signal strength and noise MAC address of the wireless card The MAC address of the wireless card plugged inside the EzBridge Current IP address IP address assign on the unit Configuration Station Info Configuration Stations Admin Help On this page you can configure the 802 11b wireless settings i Any new settings will not take effect until the bridge is rebooted Se UE NOTE You may have to re load this page to see the current settings SEENE A
11. LAN is transmitting Ethernet On On Wired LAN is active Off Off Wired LAN is not active 2 3 Installation Preparation for Installation Before you actually install your 802 11b WLAN Access Point please ensure that all the items listed in 1 4 System Requirements are prepared and then choose the place with the consideration of power outlet and network connection to install the Access Point To avoid causing any damage to the Access Point hardware device please do not power up the device before you start to connect it to the port on your PC Also notice that a full installation of your Access Point includes not only the hardware installation but also the network configuration on your PC Check the following section Hardware Installation and the next chapter Configuring Windows for IP Networking to obtain complete details Hardware Installation Follow the procedures below to fully install your Access Point hardware device 1 Select a suitable place on the network to install the Access Point Ensure the Access Point and the DSL cable modem are powered off For best wireless reception and performance the Access Point should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs 2 Connect one end of Ethernet cable to Access Point and the other to switch or hub and then the Access Point will be connected to the 10 100 Network Connect the power adapter to the p
12. MCX RP type pigtail cable EzBridge 802 11B Basics This section is consisted of three parts You will learn the guise of the hardware including the ports and LEDs and the installation of Access Point 2 1 Ports The ports are on the rear panel of the device Please see the following picture the rear view of the Access Point to learn more details about your device Antenna Connection LAN Connection DC 5V Power Input Set to Default Button Antenna Connection When the Access Point begins to work you may adjust the angle of the antenna or reposition your Access Point to obtain a better performance LAN Connection Use Ethernet straight LAN cable to connect your PC hub switch or broadband router modem to this port DC 5V Power Input Use the power adapter which is only supplied with your Access Point Set to Default Button When you press this button the Access Point will reboot and reset current settings to factory default settings 2 2 LEDs The 802 11b WLAN Access Point includes three types of LED indicators Please check the following picture the front view of the Access Point and table to obtain the information on the LED indicators on your Access Point Wireless LAN LED Status Function Power On Power on Off No power Blinking Blinking Wireless LAN is transmitting WLAN On On Wireless LAN connection is active Off Off Wireless LAN connection is not active Blinking Blinking Wired
13. NY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Appendix B RMA Policy Product Return Policy It is important to us that all Teletronics products are bought with full confidence If you are not 100 satisfied with any product purchased from Teletronics you may receive a prompt replacement or refund subject to the terms and conditions outlined below IMPORTANT Before returning any item for credit or under warranty repair you must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number by filling out the RMA form Products will not be accepted without an RMA number All products being shipped to Teletronics for repair refund exchange must be freight prepaid customer pays for shipping For all under warranty repair replacement Teletronics standard warranty applies 30 Day full refund or credit policy 1 Product was purchased from Teletronics no more than 30 day prior to the return request 2 All shipping charges associated with returned items are non refundable 3 Products are returned in their original condition along with any associated packaging accessories mounting hardware and m
14. Point Advanced Encryption On this page you can configure the advanced 602 11b access E dE Beicht edd point settings Any new settings will not take effect until the access point is rebooted Maximum associated stations bm Fragmentation threshold 2346 00 CO RTS reshold 2432 Beacon period nm milliseconds DTIM interval i number of beacons per DTIM Save Cancel Info Configuration MAC Filter Maximum associated stations This the maximum number of wireless clients that can be associated at any one time Fragmentation threshold Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum length of the frame beyond which payload must be broken up fragmented into two or more frames Collisions occur more often for long frames because sending them occupies the channel for a longer period of time increasing the chance that another station will transmit and cause collision Reducing Fragmentation Threshold results in shorter frames that busy the channel for shorter periods reducing packet error rate and resulting retransmissions However shorter frames also increase overhead degrading maximum possible throughput so adjusting this parameter means striking a good balance between error rate and throughput RTS threshold RTS Threshold is the frame size above which an RTS CTS handshake will be performed before attempting to transmit RTS CTS asks for permission to transmit to reduce collisions but adds considerable overhead Di
15. annel represents a narrow band of radio frequency A radio frequency modulates within a band of frequencies as a result there is a limited amount of bandwidth within any given range to carry data It is important that the frequencies do not overlap or else the throughput would be significantly lowered as the network sorts and reassembles the data packets sent over the air These are the only 3 channels out of the 11 available that do not overlap with one another To avoid interference within the network with multiple APs set each AP to use one of the 3 channels e g Channel 1 and then the other AP to be one of the other 2 channels i e Channel 6 or Channel 11 within the range of the wireless radio This simple method will reduce interference and improve network reliability 802 11b g Wireless Channel Frequency Range 2 4 GHz 2 497 GHz 802 11b g Non overlapping Channel Frequency Ranges e Channel 1 2 401 GHz 2 423 GHz e Channel 6 2 426 GHz 2 448 GHz e Channel 11 2 451 GHz 2 473 GHz Americas Wireless Channels 1 11 Asia Wireless Channels 1 14 Europe Wireless Channels 1 13 Transmission Rate This option indicates the transmission rate of the bridge Specify the rate according to the speed of your wireless network from the list Most of the time the default setting Best automatic should be selected for best performance You may want to adjust the setting manually If your link quality and signal strength is
16. anuals Any discrepancy could result in a delay or partial forfeiture of your credit Unfortunately Teletronics cannot issue credits for 1 Products not purchased from Teletronics directly If you purchased from a reseller or distributor you must contact them directly for return instructions 2 Damaged items as a result of misuse neglect or improper environmental conditions 3 Products purchased direct from Teletronics more than 30 days prior to a product return request To return any product under 1 year warranty for repair replacement follow the RMA procedure Appendix C Regulatory Information Statement of Conditions We may make improvements or changes in the product described in this documentation at any time The information regarding to the product in this manual are subject to change without notice We assume no responsibility for errors contained herein or for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages with the furnishing performance or use of this manual or equipment supplied with it even if the suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages Electronic Emission Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Information The Federal Communication Com
17. asonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment usage generates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no grantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The equipment is for home or office use Important Note FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the antenna and your body and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Table of Contents Introduction EE
18. bility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Wideband Transmission systems Data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive EN 301 489 1 V1 4 1 2002 EN 301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters ERM electromagnetic compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements Part 17 Part 17 Specific conditions for 2 4 GHz wideband transmission systems and5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment Warning According to ERC REC 70 30 appendix 3 National Restrictions annex 3 Band A RLANs and HIPERLANSs See list of 802 1 1b g restrictions for specific countries under the heading European Economic Area Restrictions as below English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999 5 EC Danish Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europ iske direktiv 1999 5 EF Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999 5 EC Finnish Tama tuote noudattaa EU direktiivin 1999 5 EY maarayksia French Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Europ enne 1999 5 CE Appendix D Contact Information Need to contact Teletronics Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at http www teletronics
19. cards MTU MTU Maximum Transmission Transfer Unit is the largest packet size that can be sent over a network Messages larger than the MTU are divided into smaller packets NAT NAT Network Address Translation also known as IP masquerading enables an organization to present itself to the Internet with one address NAT converts the address of each LAN node into one IP address for the Internet and vice versa NAT also provides a certain amount of security by acting as a firewall by keeping individual IP addresses hidden from the WAN Preamble Preamble refers to the length of a CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check block that monitors communications between roaming wireless enabled devices and access points Protocol A standard way of exchanging information between computers RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A server that issues authentication key to clients RAM Random Access Memory Non permanent memory RIP RIP Routing Information Protocol is a routing protocol that is integrated in the TCP IP protocol RIP finds a route that is based on the smallest number of hops between the source of a packet and its destination Router A router is a device that forwards data packets along networks The device is connected to at least two networks commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and an ISP Routers are located at gateways the places where two or more networks connect and use headers and forwarding tables to determine th
20. computer TCP IP Properties m AGGIES Hlp TV Site Note Again the IP address must be in the format of 192 168 1 x Where the value of X should be ranged from 1 to 254 excluding 99 5 Click OK and then restart the system 2 5 Windows 2000 1 Click Start on the taskbar and choose Network and Dial up Connection from the submenu of Settings 2 Double click the Local Area Connection open the Local Area Connection Properties box Local Area Connection Properties 2 xi General Connect using BY AMD PCNET Family PCI Ethernet Adapter Components checked are used by this connection IS Client for Microsoft Networks A Network Load Balancing A File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks SS Iw Show icon in taskbar when connected Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP for your network card and then click Properties to open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box Under the General tab choose Use the following IP address and then specify an IP address For example type in 192 168 1 X in the IP Address where X is any free IP number from 1 254 excluding 99 area and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask area Inter
21. d Encryption Admin Help i On this page you can set the 802 11b security and encryption Security and Encryption options Any new settings will not take effect until the access Settings point is rebooted WEP configuration Enable legacy WEP encryption WEP enabled T WEP key lengths 64bit gt WEP key 1 PO WEP key 2 FT WEP key 3 OO WEP key 4 Ir WEP key to use Key 1 D This is the key to use for transmitted data Ces ccm rics For use when WEP is enabled GIRSCH For use when WEP is enabled Save Cancel WEP enabled Short for Wired Equivalent Privacy a security protocol for wireless local area networks WLANs defined in the 802 11b standard WEP is designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN This option will enable the WEP security authenticator WEP Key Length 64 bit 10 Hex Digit Key1 123456789A 64 bit WEP with 10 hexadecimal digits Key2 23456789AB 0 9 A F Key3 3456789ABC Key4 456789ABCD 128 bit 26 Hex Digit WEP Key type Example Key1 112233445566778899AABBCDEF 128 bit WEP with 26 hexadecimal digits Key2 2233445566778899AABBCCDDEE 0 9 A F Key3 3344556677889900AABBCCDDFF Key4 44556677889900AABBCCDDEEFF WEP Key 1 4 Follow the example above to setup either character or hexadecimal key according to the key length WEP key to use Select one pre defined WEP key to use for authentication Deny unencrypted data When the WEP aut
22. d Hoc Infrastructure SSID Andy Leave field blank to use any SSID Channel nm D Transmission Rate Automatic Mbits s WEP enabled O For proper use of WEP also select Deny Unencrypted Data and set Authentication to Shared Key when VVEP is enabled WEP Key Length 128 bit d For 64 bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into the key fields for 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits If you leave the key field blank this means a key of all zeros WEP key 1 WEP key 2 WEP key 3 oo WEP key 4 WEP key to use Key1 zl Deny unencrypted teem For use when WEP is enabled Shared Key tr For use when WEP is enabled Save Cancel Operation Mode Ad hoc An 802 11 networking framework in which devices or stations communicate directly with each other without the use of an access point AP Use this mode if there is no wireless infrastructure or where services are not required Infrastructure An 802 11 networking framework in which devices communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point AP This mode is the default factory setting SSID Network Name is also known as SSID which stands for Service Set Identifier Any client in Infrastructure mode has to indicate the SSID of an Access Point to start accessing the service from behind such as internet access Channel Channels are important to understand because they affect the overall capacity of your Wireless LAN A ch
23. devices such as a switch 2 SNMP agents and MIBs including Remote Monitoring RMON MIBs which run on managed devices 3 SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks2000 which communicate with agents to get statistics and alerts from the managed devices Note An SNMP management application together with the computer it runs on is called a network management system NMS Read only community The SNMP Read only Community string is like a user id or password that allows access to a router s or other device s statistics InterMapper sends the community string along with all SNMP requests If the community string is correct the device responds with the requested information If the community string is incorrect the device simply discards the request and does not respond Factory default setting for the read only community string is set to public It is standard practice to change all the community strings so that outsiders cannot see information about the internal network In addition the administrator may also employ firewalls to block any SNMP traffic to ports 161 and 162 on the internal network Change this value to have InterMapper use the new string when querying SNMP devices Read Write community Gives read and write access to all objects in the MIB but does not allow access to the community strings IP Information IP Address Mode e Static o Manually setup an IP for this device e DHCP o Setup the bridge as a DHCP c
24. ding a communicable connection between your wired LAN and one or more Wireless Local Area Networks It s easy to install and operate To let you enjoy the most advantages of this product please read this manual carefully 1 1 Features e 802 11b Wi Fi compliant e Quick and easy to install e Works with any device that has an Ethernet port e LED indicators show unit operating status e FCC Certified for use with YDI amplifiers and outdoor antennas with the Diamond WLAN Card e Web based configuration screen of Access Point enables fast and easy setup e Supports RTS threshold control for better throughput e Wireless data encryption with 64 and 128 bits encryption for security e EzManager e One year warranty 1 2 Specifications Data Rates Supported 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps Network Standard IEEE 802 11b Uplink 10BaseT Ethernet Frequency Band 2 4 to 2 497 GHz subject to local regulations Network Architecture Types Infrastructure Wireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Media Access Protocol Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance CSMA CA e DBPSK 1 Mbps Modulation e DQPSK 2 Mbps e CCK 5 5 and 11 Mbps e 11 channels US Canada e 13 channels ETSI Operating Channels e 4 channels France e 14 channels Japan Receive Sensitivity e 1 Mbps 94 dBm e 2 Mbps 91 dBm e 5 5 Mbps 87 dBm e 11 Mbps 84 dBm Available Transmit Power Settings 100 mW 200
25. e ONE O O o Appendix F EzBridge Model Information and Compatible Teletronics Wireless Cards EzBridge has two PCB versions PCB labeled with 29AB025XXX Older EzBridge PCBs e Uses Firmware 1 7 0 and below Do not load firmware revision above 1 7 0 Power input is 7 5 DCV through the PoE connection PCB labeled with 29AB234XXX Newer EzBridge PCBs e Uses Firmware 2 0 0 and above Do not load firmware revision below 2 0 0 Power input is 9 DCV through the PoE connection Note Power input will vary depending on the length of the PoE run and the quality of the Ethernet cable 24 AWG and connectors Compatible Teletronics Wireless Cards Teletronics 30mW PCMCIA card Model XI 300 XI 325 XI 330 Teletronics 100mW PCMCIA card Model XI 325H Teletronics 200mW PCMCIA card Model XI 325HP Compatiable only with PCB 29AB234XXxX requires 9 VDC Teletronics 100mW PCMCIA card Standard Card Discontinued Appendix G Troubleshooting Please check the following If you no longer can access the EzBridge through the web interface 1 Clear out the arp type arp d under the command prompt and internet cache 2 Try to access the unit with a different browser such as the firefox 3 Try manually setting your ethernet adapter to 10Mbits half duplex speed 4 Try it from another computer with a different brand of network card If the EzBridge is hooked up to a Hub Switch try and change to another brand of Hub Switch as the
26. e best path for forwarding the packets And they use protocols such as ICMP to communicate with each other and configure the best route between any two hosts Very little filtering of data is done through routers Roaming The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection RTS RTS Request To Send is a signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit data Server Servers are typically powerful and fast machines that store programs and data The programs and data are shared by client machines workstations on the network Static IP Address A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Also known as global IP Subnet Mask Subnet Masks SUBNET work masks are used by IP protocol to direct messages into a specified network segment i e subnet A subnet mask is stored in the client machine server or router and is compared with an incoming IP ad dress to determine whether to accept or reject the packet SSID SSID Service Set Identifier is a security measure used in WLANs The SSID is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLANs This identifier emulates a password when a wireless device attempts communication on the WLAN Because an SSID distinguishes WLANS from each other access points and wireless devices trying to connect to a WLAN must use the same SSID TCP IP TCP IP Transmission
27. e challenge text originally sent in the second frame The authenticating wireless node sends the authentication result Because the shared key authentication secret must be manually distributed and typed this method of authentication does not scale appropriately in large infrastructure network mode such as corporate campuses Admin Info Assoc Configuration MAC Filter Access Point Advanced Encryption Admin Help On this page you can change the password reboot the access point or reset all settings to their factory defaults If you have changed any settings it is necessary to reboot the access point for the new settings to take effect User name Ir Administrator password Re enter for confirmation SNMP enabled M Read only community public Read Write community public IP Information Administration ECES Static DHCP IP address fig2168150 Subnet mask 255 255 2550 Gateway haen 0 Device name Ir This is optional PEST Cer EES I Leave this off during normal operation Save Cancel Commands LATE TA Reboot LECE C E GETI Reset User name This is the name of the user account that will be used to configure the EzBridge Default User name blank Administrator password The password used by the user account Default password blank SNMP enabled Option to enable or disable SNMP support The components of SNMP network management fall into three categories 1 Managed
28. es on the neutral side of the AC line resulting in corrupted flash memory and ultimately an un recoverable error condition To prevent this from impacting your EZBridge and to maintain your Teletronics warranty you must follow the simple process set forth below prior to initial power up Tools and Materials Required 1 2 Philips Screwdriver 2 Teletronics supplied grounding wire screw washer and lockwasher Customer can use their own cable if desired however the potential must not be more than 2 Ohms of resistance from enclosure to ground point Procedure Carefully place the EZBridge face down on a solid work surface with mounting holes pointing up Insert self threading screw into the detent 1 65 42mm from top of bridge and 1 00 25 5mm from the side Please use picture as reference The diameter of the screw hole should be 0 15 and the depth of the hole should be 0 35 Tighten screw to a snug but do not tight fit then remove Clean debris from screw hole place lock washer first then electrical ring on top thread screw until tight Install EZBridge per mounting instructions and continue to next step Connect opposite end of the grounding wire with ring to earth ground or mounting pole If using the optional Teletronics surge protected PoE Inserter connect grounding lug from PoE Inserter to earth ground and EZBridge ground wire to the same earth ground point Continue normal installation process OO O
29. hentication is enabled any unencrypted data will be blocked from getting pass this unit from the receiving side Shared key Authentication Shared key authentication supports authentication of stations as either a member of those who know a shared secret key or a member of those who do not Shared key authentication is not secure and is not recommended for use It verifies that an authentication initiating station has knowledge of a shared secret This is similar to pre shared key authentication for Internet Protocol security IPSec The 802 11 standard currently assumes that the shared secret is delivered to the participating wireless clients by means of a more secure channel that is independent of IEEE 802 11 In practice a user manually types this secret for the wireless AP and the wireless client Shared key authentication uses the following process 5 The authentication initiating wireless client sends a frame consisting of an identity assertion and a request for authentication 6 The authenticating wireless node responds to the authentication initiating wireless node with challenge text 7 The authentication initiating wireless node replies to the authenticating wireless node with the challenge text that is encrypted using WEP and an encryption key that is derived from the shared key authentication secret 8 The authentication result is positive if the authenticating wireless node determines that the decrypted challenge text matches th
30. his is the name of the user account that will be used to configure the EzBridge Default User name blank Administrator password The password used by the user account Default password blank SNMP enabled Option to enable or disable SNMP support The components of SNMP network management fall into three categories 1 Managed devices such as a switch 2 SNMP agents and MIBs including Remote Monitoring RMON MIBs which run on managed devices 3 SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks2000 which communicate with agents to get statistics and alerts from the managed devices Note An SNMP management application together with the computer it runs on is called a network management system NMS Read only community The SNMP Read only Community string is like a user id or password that allows access to a router s or other device s statistics InterMapper sends the community string along with all SNMP requests If the community string is correct the device responds with the requested information If the community string is incorrect the device simply discards the request and does not respond Factory default setting for the read only community string is set to public It is standard practice to change all the community strings so that outsiders cannot see information about the internal network In addition the administrator may also employ firewalls to block any SNMP traffic to ports 161 and 162 on the internal network Change th
31. irements To accomplish a successful operation of your 802 11b WLAN Access Point we suggest the following items are required One or more PCs desktop or notebook with Ethernet interface TCP IP protocol must be installed on all PCs Network cables Use standard 10 100BaseT network UTP cables with RJ45 connectors To use the Wireless Access Point all wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802 11b specifications Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4 7 or later 1 4 System Requirements One or more PCs desktop or notebook with Ethernet interface TCP IP protocol must be installed on all PCs Refer to User Manual for additional information Network cables Use standard 10 100BaseT network UTP cables with RJ45 connectors All wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802 11B specifications Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4 7 or later 1 5 Assembly Diagram Part pictures will vary please use it only for general guide line External Antenna Connector N Type Female RJ45 Connection aoe DCH Straight Through WiLL sth sth el RJ45 Connection To Network Straight Through or PC Cross Over Pigtail Antenna Adapter to PCMCIA Card Power Connection There are 2 connection ports on the PCMCIA card Use the connector close to the LED to connect the pigtail adapter 100 mW EZBridge use MMCX type pigtail cable 200 mW Ezbridge use M
32. is value to have InterMapper use the new string when querying SNMP devices Read Write community Gives read and write access to all objects in the MIB but does not allow access to the community strings IP Information IP Address Mode e Static o Manually setup an IP for this device e DHCP o Setup the bridge as a DHCP client which will pick up an IP from a DHCP server IP address The default Client Bridge Mode IP address 192 168 1 99 Subnet mask The factory subnet default value is 255 255 255 0 Gateway The factory gateway default address is 192 168 1 1 Device name This is the name that the bridge will use to identify itself to external configuration and IP address programs This is not the same as the SSID It is okay to leave this blank if you are not using these programs Allow upgrade uploads This option determines if the EzBridge can be re flashed with a firmware into the on board memory Cloning bridge If enabled the MAC Address from the first Ethernet client that transmits data through the EzBridge will be used This will mean that the client MAC address will become the alias address to the Bridge Commands This section has functions that will allow the EzBridge to Reboot and Reset the system configuration to factory default Reboot bridge This function will restart the EzBridge Reset to factory defaults This function will reset all software setting back to factory default values 3 2 Access Point
33. key authentication for Internet Protocol security IPSec The 802 11 standard currently assumes that the shared secret is delivered to the participating wireless clients by means of a more secure channel that is independent of IEEE 802 11 In practice a user manually types this secret for the wireless AP and the wireless client Shared key authentication uses the following process 1 The authentication initiating wireless client sends a frame consisting of an identity assertion and a request for authentication 2 The authenticating wireless node responds to the authentication initiating wireless node with challenge text 3 The authentication initiating wireless node replies to the authenticating wireless node with the challenge text that is encrypted using WEP and an encryption key that is derived from the shared key authentication secret 4 The authentication result is positive if the authenticating wireless node determines that the decrypted challenge text matches the challenge text originally sent in the second frame The authenticating wireless node sends the authentication result Because the shared key authentication secret must be manually distributed and typed this method of authentication does not scale appropriately in large infrastructure network mode such as corporate campuses Stations Station Configuration Stations Information about the stations that are being bridged NOTE You may have to re load this page t
34. lient which will pick up an IP from a DHCP server IP address The default Client Bridge Mode IP address 192 168 1 99 Subnet mask The factory subnet default value is 255 255 255 0 Gateway The factory gateway default address is 192 168 1 1 Device name This is the name that the bridge will use to identify itself to external configuration and IP address programs This is not the same as the SSID It is okay to leave this blank if you are not using these programs Allow upgrade uploads This option determines if the EzBridge can be re flashed with a firmware into the on board memory Cloning bridge If enabled the MAC Address from the first Ethernet client that transmits data through the EzBridge will be used This will mean that the client MAC address will become the alias address to the Bridge Commands This section has functions that will allow the EzBridge to Reboot and Reset the system configuration to factory default Reboot bridge This function will restart the EzBridge Reset to factory defaults This function will reset all software setting back to factory default values Appendix A Warranty Policy Limited Warranty All Teletronics products warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation use and service for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase Under this warranty Teletronics International Inc shall repair or replace at its optio
35. ls are important to understand because they affect the overall capacity of your Wireless LAN A channel represents a narrow band of radio frequency A radio frequency modulates within a band of frequencies as a result there is a limited amount of bandwidth within any given range to carry data It is important that the frequencies do not overlap or else the throughput would be significantly lowered as the network sorts and reassembles the data packets sent over the air These are the only 3 channels out of the 11 available that do not overlap with one another To avoid interference within the network with multiple APs set each AP to use one of the 3 channels e g Channel 1 and then the other AP to be one of the other 2 channels i e Channel 6 or Channel 11 within the range of the wireless radio This simple method will reduce interference and improve network reliability Wireless Channel Frequency Range 2 4 GHz 2 497 GHz Channel 1 2401 Hz 2423 Hz Channel 6 2426 Hz 2448 Hz Channel 11 2451 Hz 2473 Hz Americas Wireless Channels 1 11 Asia Wireless Channels 1 14 Europe Wireless Channels 1 13 Basic rates Mbit s This option controls the speed limit for management packets such as association authentication etc Supported rates Mbit s This option controls the speed limit for all data packets Transmission rate Mbits s This option indicates the transmission rate of the AP Specify the rate according to
36. mission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following paragraph The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to overcome the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The equipment is for home or office use Important Note FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the antenna and your body and must n
37. n during the warranty period any part that proves to be defective in material of workmanship under normal installation use and service provided the product is returned to Teletronics International Inc or to one of its distributors with transportation charges prepaid Returned products must include a copy of the purchase receipt In the absence of a purchase receipt the warranty period shall be one 1 year from the date of manufacture This warranty shall be voided if the product is damaged as a result of defacement misuse abuse neglect accident destruction or alteration of the serial number improper electrical voltages or currents repair alteration or maintenance by any person or party other than a Teletronics International Inc employee or authorized service facility or any use in violation of instructions furnished by Teletronics International Inc This warranty is also rendered invalid if this product is removed from the country in which it was purchased if it is used in a country in which it is not registered for use or if it is used in a country for which it was not designed Due to variations in communications laws this product may be illegal for use in some countries Teletronics International Inc assumes no responsibility for damages or penalties incurred resulting from the use of this product in a manner or location other than that for which it is intended IN NO EVENT SHALL TELETRONICS INTERNATIONAL INC BE LIABLE FOR A
38. net Protocol TCP IP Properties oi AS E address subnet mask Default gateway fe AS Greleeoih 2 server Altemate DNS server Note Again the IP address must be in the format of 192 168 1 x Where the value of X should be ranged from 1 to 254 excluding 99 5 Click OK 2 6 Windows XP 1 Click Start on the taskbar and choose Network from the submenu of Control Panel 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and then choose Properties from the menu You should see the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box shown below 4 Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using Sa Broadcom 440x 10 100 Integrated Controller This connection uses the following items A File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks r QoS Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP for your network card and then click Properties In the opened dialog box choose Use the following IP address Under the General tab choose Use the following IP address and then specify an IP address For example type in 192 168 1 X in the IP Address where X is any free IP number from 1 254 excluding 99 a
39. o see the current settings The bridge table IP Address MAC address 192 168 1 111 00A0CC7969ED Bridge Table The bridge table is a list of all devices connected to the EzBridge through the Ethernet side Information such as IP and MAC address are displayed for each device The table can hold as many bridged devices as the memory on the EzBridge is allowed Administration Station Info Configuration Stations Admin Help On this page you can change the password reboot the bridge or reset all settings to their factory defaults If you have changed CMM DCHkf any settings itis necessary to reboot the bridge for the new settings to take effect User name Administrator password Re enter for confirmation SNMP enabled M Read only community public Read Vyrite community public IP Information GETT Static DHCP IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Damen 000 meets This is optional Allow upgrade TES M Leave this off during normal operation Cloning bridge Lm 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 XBox or some IPX device networking Save Cancel Commands AMAGA reboot Reset to factory EBI Reset User name T
40. ot be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment R amp TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment R amp TTE and the mutual recognition of their conformity The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC As of April 8 2000 European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked which indicates compliance with the applicable directives identified below This equipment also carries the Class 2 identifier With the Conformit Europ ene CE and European standards and amendments we declare that the equipment described in this document is in conformance with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives standards and other normative documents listed below 73 23 EEC Safety of the User article 3 1 a 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility article 3 1 b 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive EN 60950 2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment EN 300 328 V1 4 1 2003 Electromagnetic compati
41. ower socket on your Access Point Last but not the least check the LEDs on the Access Point to confirm if the status is okay Now the hardware installation is complete and you may proceed to the next chapter Configuring Windows for IP Networking for instruction on setting up network configurations Configuring Windows for IP Networking To establish a communication between your PCs and the EzBridge you will need to set up a static IP address for your computer first This section helps you configure the network settings for your operating system Please follow the procedures below to complete the settings 2 4 Windows 98 Me 1 2 Click Start on the taskbar and choose Control Panel from the submenu of Settings Select Network to open the Network dialog box and then under the Configuration tab select the TCP IP protocol for your network card Network 2 x Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed S Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter 2 VPN Support Click Properties to open the TCP IP Properties dialog box Click the IP Address tab and choose Specify an IP address For example type in 192 168 1 X in the IP Address where X is any free IP number from 1 254 excluding 99 area and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask area To ensure the system is now using the IP address you specify restart the
42. re are sometimes compatibility issues between the EzBridge Ethernet port and some brand of NICs and Hubs Switches Please report all incompatibility issues to support teletronics com 5 Make sure your IP address is setup correctly on the same network as that of the EzBridge 6 Re seat the PCMCIA card 7 Do a hard reset on the unit by pressing down the reset bottom Continue to hold the reset bottom down while powering down the unit Continue to hold the reset bottom down while turning the power back on Hold down the reset bottom for another 10 seconds at this point then release This would ensure a proper hard reset on the EzBridge 8 Make sure that you re using the proper cabling to connect to the EzBridge You ll need to use a cross over cable between the Net side of the PoE and the computer ODU side should be used to plug into the EzBridge with a straight through cable 9 Please try the above solutions and let us know if this unit is still giving you a problem 10 Open up the NEMA4 box bypass the waterproof Ethernet adapter and connect a computer directly into the PCB with a crossover cable If this revives the unit it means that either the water proof Ethernet adapter is bad or the Ethernet cable between the adapter and the PCB is bad 11 Double check all cabling to make sure that nothing is loose or any cables are in non working condition with a cable tester 12 If the unit is revived and there is a weak or no signal strength you
43. rea and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask area Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Altemate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Note Again the IP address must be in the format of 192 168 1 x Where the value of X should be ranged from 1 to 254 excluding 99 Click OK Web Configuration Interface 3 1 Client Bridge Mode Default IP Address in Client Bridge Mode 192 168 1 99 To access the web control interface please open up a browser window and type in the factory default IP address in the URL Address Lei http 192 168 1 99 D Then press Enter on your keyboard you will see the login prompt window appear similar like the one shown below Connect to 192 168 1 99 802 11b station User name f x Password J Remember my password o There is no default User name or Password Leave User Name and Password field blank and then click OK Note You may set a new password by clicking the Admin tab after you enter the Web Configuration page Info Configuration Stations Admin
44. s do not need to be lined up for communications like infrared devices WLAN devices use access points which are connected to the wired LAN and provide connectivity to the LAN The radio frequency of WLAN devices is strong enough to be transmitted through non metal walls and objects and can cover an area up to a thousand feet Laptops and notebooks use wireless LAN PCMCIA cards while PCs use plug in cards to access the WLAN
45. sabling RTS CTS can reduce overhead and latency in WLANs where all stations are close together but can increase collisions and degrade performance in WLANs where stations are far apart and unable to sense each other to avoid collisions aka Hidden Nodes If you are experiencing excessive collisions you can try turning RTS CTS on or if already on reduce RTS CTS Threshold on the affected stations Beacon period In wireless networking a beacon is a packet sent by a connected device to inform other devices of its presence and readiness When a wirelessly networked device sends a beacon it includes with it a beacon interval which specifies the period of time before it will send the beacon again The interval tells receiving devices on the network how long they can wait in low power mode before waking up to handle the beacon Network managers can adjust the beacon interval usually measured in milliseconds ms or its equivalent kilo microseconds Kmsec DTIM interval Delivery Traffic Indication Message A DTIM is a signal sent as part of a beacon by an access point to a client device in sleep mode alerting the device to a packet awaiting delivery A DTIM interval also known as a Data Beacon Rate is the frequency at which an access point s beacon will include a DTIM This frequency is usually measured in milliseconds ms or its equivalent kilo microseconds Kmsec Encryption Info Assoc Configuration MAC Filter Access Point Advance
46. the speed of your wireless network from the list Most of the time the default setting Best automatic should be selected for best performance You may want to adjust the setting manually If your link quality and signal strength is usually low or high to get the best performance Preamble type Define the Preamble type as Long Short or Both The Short preamble option presents a better throughput performance however this depends upon the supportiveness of your wireless LAN card It is recommended to use the Short preamble type if similar equipment and firmware are used For universal compatibility use the Long preamble type MAC Filter eo Info Assoc Eo uh MAC Filter Access Point Advanced Encryption Admin Help On this page you can enable MAC address filtering If enabled only the MAC addresses entered into the boxes below are PAN Ow TC due dee allowed to associate to this AP Note that you can cut and paste the addresses from the Associations Web page into the MAC address boxes These changes are effective immediately ECRU Wetetn MAC address 2 TETEA Weer MAC address 5 MAC address e eter ETEA Werte MAC address 10 Ir Enable access control If enabled this feature will allow you to associate devices by MAC addresses from up to 16 different units Any MAC addresses that are not programmed into the list will be blocked out from associating with the unit Advanced KZ Access
47. this page to see the current settings MAC address Time idle minutes This section will show a list of all the wireless clients currently associating with the EzBridge AP Each associated clients s MAC address and idel time in minutes will also be listed Configuration o gt Info Configuration MAC Filter Access Point Advanced Encryption Admin Help On this page you can configure the basic 802 11b access point Configuration settings Any new settings will not take effect until the access point is rebooted Access point name SSID Andy Channel E DI E ER LOD M 1M 21 55 11 Rates for management packets RE ED M 1 M 2 M 5 5 M 11 Rate for data packets Transmission rate Mbits s Automatic Di Preamble type Both D Long Universal Compatibility e g ORINOCO cards Short Highest Performance 5 2 to 5 5 Mbps Both Not fully supported by Intersil Save Cancel Access point name You can name this access point for identification You can leave it blank without entering anything However the name for the access point will be useful for identification especially when there are more than one access points in your wireless network SSID Network Name is also known as SSID which stands for Service Set Identifier Any client in Infrastructure mode has to indicate the SSID of an Access Point to start accessing the service from behind such as internet access Channel Channe
48. ually measured in milliseconds ms or its equivalent kilo microseconds Kmsec ESS Extended Service Set ESS is the collective term for two or more BSSs that use the same switch in a LAN ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier An ESSID is the unique identifier for an ESS See SSID for more details Filter Filters are schemes which only allow specified data to be transmitted For example the router can filter specific IP addresses so that users cannot connect to those addresses Firmware Programming inserted into programmable read only memory thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device Fragmentation Refers to the breaking up of data packets during transmission Gateway Is the place where two or more networks connect IBSS Independent Basic Service Set See ad hoc network Infrastructure Mode When a wireless network functions in infrastructure mode every user communicates with the network and other users through an access point this is the typical way corporate WLANs work An alternative is ad hoc mode but users would have to switch to infrastructure mode to access a network s printers and servers ISP An ISP is an organization providing Internet access service via modems ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network and private lines LAN Local Area Network A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources MAC Medium Access Control Address A unique number that distinguishes network
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