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1. Encryption Key 1 Encryption Key 2 Encryption Key 3 Encryption Key 4 Figure 4 8 Wireless Profile Settings screen 4 3 Bridge Mode 1 Choose Wireless gt Basic Settings Then you will see the Wireless Basic Settings page asin Figure 4 9 Choose Bridge for Wireless Mode and click Apply to save it To optimize your application change the other parameters before clicking Apply Wireless Broadband Access Point Status system Wireless Management Basic Settings gt Wireless Basic Settings Use this page to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point Here you may change wireless mode as well as wireless network parameters Profile Settings Advanced Settings Access Control O Disable Wireless LAN Interface Wireless Mode Site Survey 802 11 Mode Bridge Frequency Channel 2437MHz 6 vw Extension Channel e WDS Settings bo re Channel Mode Antenna Internal 8 dBi External N Type Maximum Output Power per 2 chain og dBm Data Rate Extension Channel Protection Figure 4 9 Wireless Basics Settings screen Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Configuration Steps 2 Click WDS Settings in the left column type the MAC address of the remote bridge into the Remote AP MAC Address 1 field and click Apply See Figure 4 10 Status Basic Settings Profil2. External N Type after you install the external antenna Otherwise do not set the antenna to External N Type without physically attaching the external antenna The extender could be damaged Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Status Chapter 4 Configuration Steps Wireless Broadband Access Point Wireless Management Use this page to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Basic Settings Access Point Here you may change wireless mode as well as wireless network parameters Profile Settings Advanced Settings O Disable Wireless LAN Interface Wireless Mode MIE cs Site Survey Access Control Wireless Network Mame Wireless SSID WDS Settings 802 11 Mode 802 11B G N Channel Made 20 MHz Y Antenna Internal 8 dBi O External N Type Maximum Output Power per 2 1 26 chain _ 26 d8m Data Rate Auto da Extension Channel Protection C Enable MAC Clone Ga 6 Figure 4 6 Wireless Basic Settings screen 2 Click the Site Survey button beside Wireless Mode See Figure 4 6 The switch will scan all the available access points within its coverage Select the one you prefer to connect to and click Select to establish the connection See Figure 4 7 Wireless Site Survey Windows Internet Explorer E http 11192 168 1 1Awlsurvey asp Wireless Site Survey This page provides tool to scan th
3. Figure 2 3 Power cord and PoE injector WARNING Users MUST use the power cord and PoE injector shipped in the box with the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender Using other options will damage the extender Page Chapter 3 System Installation 3 System Installation 3 1 Installation Steps 1 On the bottom of the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender is a removable cover Grab the cover and pull it back gently to remove it as shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Removing the bottom cover 2 Plug a standard Ethernet cable into the RJ 45 port See Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Plugging in the cable 3 Slide the cover back to seal the bottom of the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 System Installation Figure 3 3 Replacing the cover 4 Take out the power cord and PoE injector and plug the power cord into the DC port of the PoE injector 5 Connect what you assembled in Steps 3 and 4 together by plugging the other side of the Ethernet cable from Step 3 into the PoE port of the PoE injector in Step 4 6 Turn over the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender Put the pole mounting ring through the middle hole of the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender NOTE Use a screwdriver to unlock the pole mounting ring before putting it through the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender as shown in the right picture in Figure 3 4 Page 9 Chapter 3 System Installation Figure 3 4 Unlocking the pole
4. and BBox_Bridge 2 192 168 1 24 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General 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 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 subnet mask Ao 20 co ll Ubtan ONS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred ONS server Parra Alternate DNS server Figure 4 1 TCP IP Properties screen 2 Open the Web browser on your PC key in the IP address 192 168 1 2 of the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender CPE in the address bar then press the Enter key A Wireless Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt x ia e yo Search Ip Favorites Address Figure 4 2 Address bar Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Configuration Steps 3 Next you will see the extender s log in page The default name and password are admin and password respectively Enter them and then click Login NOTE Preconfigured units will have the same default name and password default name admin and default password password Wireless Broadband Access Point Name la dmin Figure 4 3 Login screen NOTE Since the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender covers AP mode wireless
5. ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less Copyright 2013 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved LWE100A Quick Start Guide version 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com
6. mounting ring 7 Mount the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender securely to the pole by locking the pole mounting ring tightly Figure 3 5 Mounting the extender to a pole Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 System Installation 8 When installation is complete the extender should look like Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Extender installed outdoors on a pole Page 11 Chapter 3 System Installation 3 2 Using the External Antenna If you prefer to use the external antenna with N type connector for your application instead of the built in directional antenna follow the steps below 1 Grab the black rubber on the top of the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender and slightly pull it up as shown in Figure 3 7 The metal N type connector will appear Figure 3 7 Installing the external antenna 2 Connect your antenna with the N type connector on the top of the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender NOTES 1 Before connecting the external antenna with the N type connector to the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender users should prepare the cable in advance if needed 2 While connecting the N type connectors users should be careful not to damage the connectors WARNING Users MUST power off the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender first before connecting the external antenna to it Do not switch from the built in antenna to the external antenna from Web management without physically attaching the external antenna onto the Wireless
7. LWE100A LWE100A W1 o o LWE100A KIT LWE100A W3 lt gt BLACK ROX LWE100AE LWE100A W1 KIT LWE100AE KIT LWE100A W3 KIT MEU IE DS STEIN Se LWE100AU LWE100AU KIT Extend Ethernet links between buildings wire and with ease Provides affordable point to point wireless Ethernet extension uf 10 km gt ma fen lt SBLACK BOX Wireless Ethernet Extender Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 Support FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Information Web site www blackbox com e E mail info blackbox com Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners About the Quick Installation Guide This Quick Installation Guide enables a professional installer to install the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender It covers procedures to assist you In avoiding unforeseen problems Related Documentation You can download a user manual from ftp ftp blackbox com anonymous manuals L LWE100A_rev2_user pdf We re here to help If you have any questions about your application or our products contact Black Box Tech Support at 724 746 5500 or
8. P T P Ethernet Extender Otherwise the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender might be damaged Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 System Installation 3 3 Using the Grounding Wire The Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender is shipped with a grounding wire Properly ground the unit to protect against power surges 1 Loosen and remove the metal O ring on the N type antenna connector 2 Put the grounding wire into the connector and tighten it with the O ring Wireless Ethernet Extender LWE100A Figure 3 8 Installing the grounding wire to the connector 3 Connect the other end of grounding wire to the earth ground lt gt BLACK BOX www blackbox com Wireless Figure 3 9 Installing the grounding wire to the ground Page 15 Chapter 4 Configuration Steps 4 Configuration Steps Connect the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender to your PC by plugging in an Ethernet cable to the PoE injector s LAN port on one side and into the PC s LAN port on the other side Power on the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender using PoE from the PoE injector 1 Assign a Static IP address to your PC This address should be in the same network segment as the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender The default IP address of the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender is 192 168 1 2 but you may choose from 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 254 Then click OK NOTE Preconfigured units will have default IP addresses of BBox_Bridge1 192 168 1 2
9. client mode bridge mode and AP repeater mode follow the relevant steps below to set each mode after successful log in 4 1 AP Mode 1 Choose Wireless gt Basic Settings You ll see the screen in Figure 4 4 The default is AP mode Set the parameters to optimize your application or leave them as the default Click Apply to save the parameters NOTE For better coverage of the AP you may also use an external antenna If so remember to change the antenna setting from Internal 8 dBi to External N Type after you install your external antenna CAUTION Make sure you choose External N Type only when you have installed the external antenna otherwise the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender might be damaged Page 15 Chapter 4 Configuration Steps Status Basic Settings Profile Settings Advanced Settings System Wireless Access Control Wireless Broadband Access Point Management Wireless Basic Settings Use this page to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point Here you may change wireless mode as well as wireless network parameters O Disable Wireless LAN Interface WDS Settings Wireless Mode AP S Site Survey oe Network Name more Broadcast SSID Enabled O Disabled 802 11 Mode HT protect OEnabled O Disabled Frequency Channel 2452MHz 9 Extension Channel None Antenna Internal 8 dBi External N Type Maxim
10. e Settings Advanced Settings Access Control WDS Settings Wireless Broadband Access Point System WDS Settings Wireless Management Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs like the Ethernet does To do this you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC addresses of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS This function can work only in Bridge and AP Repeater mode Local MAC Address Remote AP MAC Address1 Remote AP MAC Address2 Remote AP MAC Address3 Remote AP MAC Address4 Figure 4 10 WDS Settings screen 00 19 70 00 00 01 NOTE Bridge mode uses the WDS protocol that is not defined as the standard so you might experience compatibility issues between equipment from different vendors Use tree or star shape network topology in all WDS use cases For example if AP2 and AP3 are specified as the WDS peers of AP1 AP2 should not be specified as the WDS peer of AP3 and AP3 should not be specified as the WDS peer of AP2 Avoid using mesh and ring network topologies because they are not supported by WDS 3 Repeat the above procedures to configure the remote Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender 4 Use ping to check whether the link between the two bridges is OK 5 For better wireless connectivity align the antennas on both bridges that are installed a long distance apart 6 Open Antenna Alignment in Tools See Fig
11. e wireless network If any Access Point or 1855 is found you could choose to connect it manually when client mode is enabled 000000000 iil SSID Frequency Chann l MAC Address pago Eo A Security aeap17 2412MH2 1 00 24 01 dt67 88 80211BIG 78 WPA aeap18 2412MH2 1 00 21 0116 17 55 80211BIG 77 NONE FRITZ Box Fon WLAN 7270 2412MH2 1 00 24 fe 46 b9 c8 80211BIGIN 75 WPA2 a RT G32 2437MH2 8 20 cf30 d6 5a d0 802 11B G 62 WEP MIS AP2 2437MHz 6 00 1347 8e 8d d3 80211B GIN 49 WPA2 HTC 2437MHz 6 90 21 55 c2 3f90 802 11B G 81 NONE DIR 635 2462MH2 11 00 24 a5 b4 cf77 802 11BIG 64 WPA Apple Network 873869 2417MH2 2 40 9a dd 87 3e 69 802 11B GIN 75 WPA2 ASIX_WiFi 2422MH2 3 00 1e 58 29 28 27 80211BIG 65 NONE Figure 4 7 Wireless Site Survey page 3 If the AP you connect to requires authentication or encryption keys click Profile Settings in the left column fill out the corresponding items and click Apply for data encryption Page 1 7 Chapter 4 Configuration Steps Status Basic Settings Profile Settings Advanced Settings Wireless Broadband Access Point Wireless Management Basic Settings Profile Name Wireless Network Name SSID WMM Support Profile1 Enabled Disabled Access Control Oo Security Settings WDS Settings EE Network Authentication Open System y Data Encryption Open System Key Type Default Tx Key WEP Passphrase E
12. fatal damage to the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender CAUTION EMD Lightning DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY 2 Users MUST use the power cord and PoE injector shipped in the box with the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender Using other components will cause damage to the extender 3 Users MUST power off the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender first before connecting the external antenna to it Do not switch trom the built in antenna to the external antenna via Web management without physically attaching the external antenna onto the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender otherwise the extender might be damaged 2 4 What s Included Your package should contain the following items If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or infoO blackbox com e Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender e Pole mounting ring e Power cord and PoE injector e This Quick Installation Guide NOTE You can access the user manual at ftp fto blackbox com anonymous manuals L LVWET100A_rev2_user pdf 2 5 Component Descriptions Figure 2 1 shows the LWE100A Figure 2 2 illustrates the pole mounting ring and Figure 2 3 shows the power cord and PoE injector Page 5 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation BLACK BOX Wireless i Ethernet Extender LWE100A Figure 2 1 LWE100A Ethernet extender Cy Figure 2 2 Pole mounting ring Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
13. ge1 192 168 1 2 BBox_Bridge2 192 168 1 24 The default username and password for the Wireless Ethernet Extender Kit is Username admin Password password NOTE If the units are factory defaulted they will no longer retain the wireless bridge configuration and will need to be reconfigured Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com for assistance LWE100A See the rest of this quick start guide for information about installing and configuring the unit as an access point AP customer premises equipment CPE wireless distribution system WDS or AP repeater 1 Introduction The Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender is a multimode last mile broadband solution for customers using wireless ISPs WISPs and system integrators It complies with the IEEE 802 11n standard and features high power output The Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender supports high bandwidth with long range for outdoor applications Use the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender as an AP CPE WDS or AP repeater You can deploy the extender outdoors as an access point to provide outdoor wireless internet service Or use the extender as an outdoor CPE it receives wireless signals over the last mile helping wireless Internet service providers WISPs deliver internet service where wired broadband internet service such as cable and DSL is not possible The easy to install Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender covers 2 4 GHz bands providing outstand ing
14. go to blackbox com and click on Talk to Black Box You ll be live with one of our technical experts in less than 30 seconds Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table of Contents Table of Contents de esla Uco EII 4 EDO TOMAS erecta 4 21 Professional instalation RO QU C Cd cece sncemtetsede cteneiedeercetcasocemeten Srana ERr rii Enei AiE a 4 Za PICOS das 4 2a 5 Za NM MO rs pe sees heee 5 Za ONO DESC DIOS eea eE E E E E E E EE EE E E A EE 5 A eee E E E ee eee ee ee E E ee ee 8 o EE E EA AA ET EE E T ne 8 32 WISIN TS e 12 Be WSU NS A cantaeaeaso aaietansgnedeseeeaheaqueeneese E see aeteaneae 13 E Ales eee ee ee ee ee 14 AL PIO eres peters E oscar se cece sees sense E E eee cisaessone bee O O 15 EZ Wireless CMI tarea 16 74 ate a o o ee en eer OE ee eee eee ae ee eee eee eee ree eee ee 18 4A PAP RECO II UU AE eae ese cpee E E E E E EE E E EEA 20 Page 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Available Models LWE100A KIT The kit is plug and play Simply remove the units from the package and connect the Wireless Ethernet Extenders to your network Be sure to align them with each other using the LED indicators on the sides of the units to achieve the best possible link You must have line of sight for the units to line up Each unit is configured as a bridge The software is already configured You must have the default IP addresses for the Wireless Ethernet Extender Kit BBox_Brid
15. l as wireless network parameters Profile Settings Advanced Settings Access Control O Disable Wireless LAN Interface WDS Settings Wireless Mode METIA Y Ste Survey Wireless Network Name SSID more Broadcast SSID O Enabled Disabled 802 11 Mode 802 11B G N vw HT protect O Enabled Disabled Frequency Channel Extension Channel None Channel Mode Antenna Internal 8 dBi External N Type Maximum Output Power per 7 Figure 4 12 Wireless Basic Settings screen Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Configuration Steps 2 To establish a point to point bridge connection follow the procedures described in Section 4 3 Bridge Mode To connect the wireless client to the AP follow the procedures described in Wireless Client mode You have primarily completed configuration of the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender and it s ready to operate For more advanced configurations refer to the user manual NOTE You can download the user manual from ftp ftp blackbox com anonymous manuals L LWE100A_rev2_user pdr Page 21 NOTES Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES Page 23 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be a e L gt Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You
16. throughput performance outdoors 2 Preparing for Installation Read this chapter before installing the extender It describes safety precautions and needed product information 2 1 Professional Installation Required Use a professional installer who is well trained in RF installation and knowledgeable about local regulations 2 2 Safety Precautions For your safety and proper hardware installation read and follow these safety precautions 1 If you are installing the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender for the first time for your safety as well as others use a professional installer who is trained on the safety hazards involved 2 Keep safety as well as performance in mind when selecting your installation site especially where there are electric power and phone lines Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation 3 When installing the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender note the following things Do not use a metal ladder Do not work on a wet or windy day Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels rubber gloves and a long sleeved shirt or jacket 4 When the system is operating avoid standing directly in front of it Strong RF fields are present when the transmitter is on 2 3 Installation Precautions Read and follow these installation precautions 1 Users MUST use a proper and well installed grounding and surge arrestor with the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender otherwise lightning could easily cause
17. um Output Power per i Channel Mode Figure 4 4 Wireless Basic Settings screen 2 If security is required click Profile Settings and enter VAP Profile 1 Settings as shown in Figure 4 5 For better security set the Network Authentication and Data Encryption Click Apply to save the parameters Status System Wireless Management Basic Settings VAP Profile1 Settings Profile Settings gt gt Ad d Setti vanced settings Basic Settings Access Control Profile Name Wireless Network Name SSID Wireless Broadcast SSID O Enabled Disabled O Enabled Disabled WDS Settings Wireless Separation WMM Support Enabled Disabled Sta Num Limitation Enabled Disabled Max Station Num 0 32 Security Settings Network Authentication Data Encryption Key Type Default Tx Key WEP Passphrase Encryption Key 1 Encryption Key 2 Figure 4 5 VAP Profile 1 Settings page 4 2 Wireless Client Mode 1 Choose Wireless gt Basic Settings Then you will see the Wireless Basic Settings page as in Figure 4 6 Choose Wireless Client from Wireless Mode and click Apply to save it You can also change the other parameters to optimize your application before clicking Apply CAUTION For longer transmission you may also use an external antenna if so remember to change the antenna setting from Internal 8 dBi to
18. ure 4 11 Choose the remote peer and click on the Start button Page 19 Chapter 4 Configuration Steps Wireless Broadband Access Point Status System Wireless Management System Log z Antenna Alignment Site Surve y Use this page to align the antenna by link quality Ping Watchdog a E I MAC Address 1 00 19 70 00 fc 60 Antenna Alignment gt Speed Test Signal Strength 74dBm Current RSSI 56 dBm Transmit Packets 33179 Receive Packets 541 Figure 4 11 Antenna Alignment screen 4 4 AP Repeater Mode 1 Choose Wireless gt Basic Settings see Figure 4 12 Choose AP Repeater from Wireless Mode and click Apply to save it To optimize your application change the other parameters before clicking Apply NOTE For longer transmission of the Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender you may also use an external antenna if so remember to change the antenna setting from Internal 8 dBi to External N Type after your external antenna Is installed Otherwise do not set the antenna to External N Type if an external antenna is not attached The Wireless P T P Ethernet Extender could be damaged Wireless Broadband Access Point Logout Status System Wireless Management Tools Basic Settings Wireless Basic Settings Use this page to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point Here you may change wireless mode as wel
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