HP Wireless Bridge User's Manual
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1. eere 3 PN NLIS M ET NT E RES 3 2 2 Procedure of Hardware Installation eee ton atit han ec r aetna ek 4 CHAPTER 3 GENERAL CONFIGURATION cernere eene nnn 6 S L Lob mand Start passionis dV nbi mM uidet tha cenis nanos 6 2 2 Inspectis ysten TarOLriatiOTE oo o n cay e toe Dunt un tuu eeu tam I ME ES 6 o 010 0 anne Re neat Ran a Mey Mme TEN tb Rae renee nen eee eee ee Pere ts T SAPTO 256 OU ies ae EU ERIS doct ca DUI tide eter ELO A 8 CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURE AS A BRIDGE eee eene 11 AA Bride C ON MOUL AMON sia resets 2 2 909 9 999 936 022 1 90 2 9 909 00 19 99 60 050 9 0 999 0 0 08907 11 4 2 Create a Bridge Network Environment essent 12 CHAPTER 5 DHCP SERVER id sided idet dec desc de eene ec ve oov vi eee 13 CHAPTER 6 PRINT SERVER cista eh eae e eb eoa etuer 15 6 1 Configuring on Windows 95 98 ME Platforms sese 15 6 2 Configuring on Windows 2000 XP Platforms essere 17 CHAPTER 7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION eene nne 18 Appendix A TCP IP Configuration for Wireless Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP 21 Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations that you purchase an outstanding Wireless Bridge This product is a transceiver that connects two or more remote network into a single LAN and can act as a center point of a standalone wireless network or as the connection point between wireless2. The connection is as follows wires NN Wire s Pci Pc2 PC3 Figure 4 1 Note This device can t be a wireless AP when it has been operated as a wireless bridge This means there is no wireless client can make the connection to this device when it s in the Bridge mode 4 1 Bridge Configuration Login this device with the administrator s password as admin default Select Primary Setup In the Primary Setup page make sure the Mode is Bridge Enter the address into IP Address field which 1s in the same subnet with your network environment 5 Setthe Channel of this device and another one which you want to connect in the same channel 6 Save the settings above and then reboot this device md ad dd s Administrator s Main Menu Primary Setup Ttem Setting gt IP Address 192 168 123 254 gt Mode v gt Network ID SSID default gt Channel 6 y gt WEP Security Disable WEP O Enable IEEE 64 bit Shared Key security O Enable IEEE 128 bit Shared Key security WEP Key 1 WEP Key 2 OWE Key 3 O WEP Key 4 Usi m 11 4 2 Create a Bridge Network Environment The bridge supports external antennas with omni directional or directional capabilities Omni directional antennas are suited for systems requiring a signal distribution in more than one direction High gain directional antennas are best suited for longer coverage range in a fixed direction Due to the differences in placement and phy
3. Channel Figure 3 4 3 Network ID SSID Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN WLAN Client stations can roam freely over this product and other Access Points that have the same Network ID The factory setting is default Note This item won t take effect in Bridge mode 4 Channel The radio channel number The permissible channels depend on the Regulatory Domain The factory setting 1s as follows USA Canada Channel 6 Europe Australia ETSI Japan All 5 WEP Security Select the data privacy algorithm you want Enabling the security can protect your data while it is transferred from one station to another The standardized IEEE 802 11 WEP 64 bit or 128 bit is used here 6 WEP Key 1 2 3 amp 4 After enable the 64 bit or 128 bit WEP key security please select one WEP key to be used in default setting and then input 10 or 26 hex decimal 0 9 A F digits 7 MAC Access Control Setup MAC addresses to control which wireless clients can associate to the wireless LAN and this device or connect to this device E Multi Functional Wireless Access Point Web Console Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ea Administrator s Main Menu MAC Address Control Item Setting gt MAC Address Control I Enable Connection control Wireless and wired clients with C checked can connect to this device and allow unspecified MAC addresses to connect As
4. and wired network This product can also be used as a rugged access point providing network access to wireless client devices It provides a solution for building a LAN environment and sharing resources with or without wire This bridge access point uses a browser base management system The system settings are on web pages Before you install and use this product please read this manual carefully for fully functions of this product 1 1 Functions and Features e 2in1 wireless bridge or access point 2 in 1 integrated function flexibility and cost effective e Point to point Multipoint to multipoint connectivity Lets users transfer information between two or multiple buildings across the area e Excellent range with antenna options Provide wireless links up to 25km 16 miles using antennas and boosters e High speed for wireless LAN connection I1 IMbps data rate by incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS e Roaming Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802 11b WLAN infrastructure e IEEE 802 11b compatible Allowing inter operation among multiple vendors e Auto fallback 11M 5M 2M 1M data rate with auto fallback e Auto sensing Ethernet Switch Equipped with a 2 port auto sensing Ethernet switch e Printer sharing Optional Embeds a print server to allow all of the networked computers to share one printer e DHCP server supported All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP IP settings automatically from this prod
5. function All the settings in this page will take effect only 1f Enable 1s checked 2 Range of IP Address Pool Whenever there is a request the DHCP server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the P address pool to the requesting computer You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool Clients List List the current mapping of the IP and MAC address for each DHCP client 13 Fixed Mapping In general DHCP server assigns an IP address chosen from the IP addresses pool randomly Fixed Mapping allows you to assign a specific IP address to the specified MAC address 14 Chapter 6 Print Server This product provides the function of network print server for MS Windows 95 98 NT 2000 XP Linux and Unix based platforms 6 1 Configuring on Windows 95 98 ME Platforms After finished the software installation procedure described in Chapter 7 the computer has ability to print via this product For convenience we call the printer connected to the printer port of this product as printer server To configure this printer server on a Windows 95 98 ME platform please refer to the following steps 1 Open the Printers window in the My Computer dialogue window File Edit View Help I NM 2 Find out the corresponding icon of your server printer for example the HP LaserJet 6L Click the mouse s right button on that icon and then select the Properties item HP LaserJet 6L PCL Properti
6. to add TCP IP protocol Select Network Component Type Ei x Click the type of network component you want to install ne Y Protocol Cancel Lll Service Protocol is a language a computer uses Computers O must use the same protocol ta communicate 6 Select Microsoft item in the manufactures list Then choose TCP IP in the 21 Network Protocols list Click OK button to return to Network window Select Network Protocol Blick the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK IF pau have 3 an installation disk Far this device click Have Disk x Manufacturers Network Protocols Fast Infrared Protocol IP S5PAR compatible Protocol Microsoft 32 bit DLE Microsoft DLC MetBELII Y Microsoft Have Disk Canes 7 The TCP IP protocol shall be listed in the Network window Click OK to complete the install procedure and restart your PC to enable the TCP IP protocol 8 After rebooting click Start button and choose Settings then click Control Panel 9 Double click Network icon Select the TCP IP line that has been associated to your network card in the Configuration tab of the Network window 10 Click Properties button to set the TCP IP protocol for this device Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed BS PCI Fast Ethernet DEC 21140 Based Adapter d NetBEUI gt Dial Up Adapter NetBEUI
7. 2 Port Wireless Bridge AP with Print Server User Guide Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Manulactured by Certified Factories FCC Interference Statement This 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 radio interference in a commercial environment This equipment can generate use and radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility EN 55022 A1 Class B and EN 50082 1 This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility Contents CHAPTER TINIRODUGTION iscsi 1 E Eunctions and PealtulbeS qose onim tete e a ree dea uet o ioni Plenus l A ein E S EE E EEPE A ETE E T EE E E T 2 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
8. Administrator s Main Menu DHCP Server Item Setting gt DHCP Server Iv Enable gt IP Pool Starting Address 100 gt IP Pool Ending Address 199 eae Save Undo Clients List Fixed Mapping Help Log out Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP 1s a TCP IP standard for simplifying management of host IP configuration The DHCP standard provides for the use of DHCP servers as a way to manage dynamic allocation of IP Every computer on a TCP IP network must have a unique computer name and IP address The IP address together with subnet mask identifies both the host computer and the subnet to which it 1s attached When you move a computer to a different subnet the IP address must be changed DHCP allows you to dynamically assign an IP address to a client from a DHCP server IP address database on your local network The settings of a TCP IP environment of include host IP Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS configurations For TCP IP based networks DHCP reduces the complexity and amount of administrator work involved in reconfiguring computers This product supports the function of DHCP server If you enable this product s DHCP server and configure your computers as automatic IP allocation mode then when your computer is powered on it will automatically load the proper TCP IP settings from this product The settings of DHCP server include the following items I DHCP Server Check Enable to enable the DHCP server
9. PCI Fast Ethernet DEC 21140 Based Adapter ILF IP gt Dial Up Adapter Y TCPAP gt PCI Fast Ethernet DEC 21140 Based Adapter zi File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Add Hemove Properties Primary Network Logan Client For Microsoft Nebwarks File and Print Sharing Description TCP IP ts the protocol pou use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks 11 Select Specify an IP address in the IP Address tab The default IP address of 22 this product is 192 168 123 254 So please use 192 168 123 xxx xxx is between 1 and 253 for IP Address field and 255 255 255 0 for Subnet Mask field TCPAIP Properties 3T B n Aanced 192 168 123 115 255 255 255 0l 12 In the Gateway and DNS tab do not put anything 13 Click OK button to finish the TCP IP setting and restart the computer 23 device A 2 Configure Windows 2000 XP Platforms for working with this After complete installation the windows 2000 XP the system will automatically install the TCP IP protocol Connect this device to a computer by general network cable On the Windows 2000 XP platform right click My Network Places on the desktop then select Properties In the Network Connections dialogue window right click the network connection icon of Wireless LAN PC Card and select properties Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help pF J seach Folders J Addre
10. Password field and click on the Log in button If the password is correct the web appearance will change to Administrator s Main Menu 3 2 Inspect System Information Check system information with click the System Info in Administrator s Main Menu Network ID SSID The current setting of SSID Firmware Version The current firmware version on this device MAC Address The MAC address of this device Printer The possible kinds of printer status include Ready Not ready Printing and Device error Mou rc ES Multi Functional Wireless Access Point Web Console Microsoft Internet Explorer Iof x Il File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ei Administrator s Main Menu System Info Item Info Network ID SSID default Firmware Version MAC Address FF FF FF FF FF FF Wireless Status Ready Item Peripheral Status Sidenote Printer Not ready Help Refresh Display time Thursday May 31 2001 6 11 57 PM Figure 3 1 When this device is printing there may appear a Kill Job button on the Sidenote column You can click this button to cancel the current printing Job manually 3 3 Tool Box This option enables you to change the administrator password There are some useful buttons in this page View Log View the system logs Reboot Reboot this device Backup Setting You can backup your settings by clicking this button and save it as a bin file Once you want to restore t
11. es Ea Ea General Details Sharing Paper Print Quality Fonts Device Options se HP LaserJet BL FCL Comment Separator page none Browse Print Test Page coea ee e 15 3 Select the Details item HP Laserlet 6L PCL Properties HP LaserJet EL PCL ___Eepture Printer Pon L EmdCapme Tw E _SpoolSetings Port Settings 4 Choose the PRTmate All in 1 from the list attached at the Print To the following port item Ensure that the Print using the following driver item 1s configured to the correct driver of this printer server 5 Click Port Settings Type the IP address of this product and then click the OK button Printer Position 152 168 123 254 6 Make sure that all settings mentioned above are correct and then click the OK button 16 6 2 Configuring on Windows 2000 XP Platforms The configuration procedure for a Windows 2000 XP platform is similar to that of Windows 95 98 ME except of the printer Properties Compare to the procedure for the setting of windows 95 98 ME the selection of Details windows 95 98 ME is equivalent to the selection of Ports windows 2000 XP and Port Settings windows 95 98 ME 1s equivalent to Configure Port windows 2000 XP HP LaserJet 6L Properties General Sharing Parts Advanced Security Device Settings lee HP Lasenet EL Print to the following port s Documenta wil
12. estart the computer and then click the OK button to reboot your computer 19 6 After rebooting your computer you can configure this device refer to Chapter 4 and setup the Print Server refer to Chapter 6 20 Appendix A TCP IP Configuration for Wireless Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP This chapter will introduce how to install the TCP IP protocol in the personal computer and using the TCP IP setting to connect this device correctly A 1 Configure Windows 95 98 ME Platforms for working with this device 1 Connect this device to a computer by general network cable 2 On the Windows 95 98 ME Platforms click Start button and choose Settings then click Control Panel 3 Double click Network icon and select Configuration tab in the Network window 4 Click Add button to add network component into your PC Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed Ilii PCI Fast Ethemet DEC 21140 Based Adapter NetBEUI Dial Up Adapter NetBEUI PCI Fast Ethernet DEC 21140 Based Adapter TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter um TCP IP PCI Fast Ethernet DEC 21140 Based Adapter l File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks ki Add Remove Properties Primary Network Logor Client For Microsoft Hetworks File and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks 5 Double click Protocol
13. hese settings please click Firmware Upgrade button and use the bin file you saved Reset to Default Reset the settings of this device to the default values Firmware Upgrade Prompt the administrator for a file and upgrade it to this device Note we strongly recommend you to change the system password for security reason ES Multi Functional Wireless Access Point Web Console Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Administrator S Main Menu Toolbox Change Administrator s Password Old Password New Password Reconfirm _Clear Miscellaneous Commands View Log Reboot Backup Setting Reset to Default Firmware Upgrade Help Figure 3 2 3 4 Primary Setup Administrator s Main Menu Primary Setup Ttem Setting gt IP Address 192 168 123 254 gt Mode Ev P Network ID SSID default gt Channel IB w gt WEP Security Disable WEP O Enable IEEE 64 bit Shared Key security O Enable IEEE 128 bit Shared Key security 9 WEP Key 1 O WEP Key 2 O WEP Key 3 O WEP Key 4 Us i Figure 3 3 This option is primary to enable this product to work properly I IP Address the IP address of this device 2 Mode the operating mode of this device The default mode is Bridge which is the normal operation mode of a Bridge Users can change it to the AP mode if you want this product to work as a wireless access point b Mode b Network ID SSID b
14. l print to the first free checked part Port Description Pinter O comt Serial Fort O come Serial Fort O cons Serial Port L COM4 Serial Port Eel ILE EE Un Ue ee ea Add Pott Delete Fort Contigure Port Enable bidirectional support Enable printer pooling 17 Chapter 7 Software Installation Insert the installation CD ROM into the CD ROM device The following window will be shown automatically If it isn t please run install exe in the CD ROM ECCO tall Print Server User s Manual In Click the INSTALL button Wait until the following Welcome dialogue appears and click the Next button ed Welcome to the Print Server Setup program This program will install Print Server on your computer Itis strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law 18 3 Select the destination folder and click the Next button Then the setup program will begin to install this program into the computer nn m VAS o VERS E 4 5 Select the item to r
15. rinter Port Optional Antenna Connect with antenna Omni directional or Directional 2 2 Procedure of Hardware Installation 1 Decide how to place this product and antenna Because this product is a radio device works in the 2 4 GHz frequency range For optimum utilization install this product away from microwave ovens or other devices operating in the 2 4 GHz frequency range which can cause signal interference Otherwise install this product s antenna in an area where the trees buildings and large steel structures such as file cabinet and bookshelves do not obstruct the signal to and from the antenna The antenna should be located for the direct line of sight space 2 Connecting the Antenna This product provides a TNC antenna connector on the rear panel Use the proper cable to connect this product and antenna 3 Setup LAN connection a Wired LAN connection connect an Ethernet cable from your computer s Ethernet port to one of the LAN ports on this product s rear panel Repeat the process to connect other computers to this product If you need to connect more than two computers to this product use a 10 100 Fast Ethernet switch preferred or hub and connect the Ethernet cable from the AP to the switch hub s UPLINK port You may need a switch hub which include UPLINK feature This product supports up to 253 network computers and devices b Wireless LAN connection locate this product at a proper position to gain the best transmi
16. sical environment every network application has their unique installation Before installing multiple bridges you should implement a testing of each site to determine the optimum networking components and to maximize coverage range and network performance Think about the operating and environmental conditions of following when implement this testing e Throughput of Data Coverage range is inversely proportional to data rates The maximum radio range is achieved at the lowest workable data throughput e Antenna type and placement The coverage range is increasing by the antenna s height and gain For this reason proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing coverage range The recommended combination of antenna cable booster for various ranges is as following 4 10km 11 18km 19 25km 3 5M 3 5M 3 5M 3 5M 12 12 18 18 12 12 18 18 12 12 18 18 20 20 12 21 18 21 dBi e Physical environment and Obstructions Open areas provide better coverage range than closed areas Also the obstructer such as steel buildings or trees can block or decrease communication between bridges To avoid this situation the antennas should be located in where is no or few obstruction between the sending and receiving antennas Network Configurations Figure 4 2 12 Chapter 5 DHCP Server E Multi Functional Wireless Access Point Web Console Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele Edit view Favorites Tools Help
17. sociation control Wireless clients with A checked can associate to the wireless LAN and deny unspecified MAC addresses to associate MAC Address IP Address CLAJ 1 192 168 123 a B 2 o 1921681235 0 FE 3 o 192168122 B LB 4 o 192168123 0 o DHCP clients Et A 00 5 oj Previous page Next page Save Undo Help Figure 3 5 MAC Address Control allows only client devices with specified MAC addresses to associate and pass data through this device MAC Address Control Check Enable to enable the MAC Address Control All of the settings in this page will take effect only when Enable is checked Connection control Check Connection control to enable the controlling of which wired and wireless clients can connect to this device If a client is denied to connect to this device 1t means the client can t access to the Internet either Choose allow or deny to allow or deny the clients whose MAC addresses are not in the Control table please see below to connect to this device Association control Check Association control to enable the controlling of which wireless client can associate to the wireless LAN If a client is denied to associate to the wireless LAN it means the client can t send or receive any data via this device Choose allow or deny to allow or deny the clients whose MAC addresses are not in the Control table to associate to the wireless LAN Control
18. ss KS Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks A P s Create a new 74 Local Area Connection connection df A setupahome or small office network ut Disable this network device ET Repair this connection imi Rename this connection amp O View status of this connection la Change settings of this connection Other Places Q Control Panel tj My Network Places G Py D cuments xj My Computer Details UR Local Area Connection 2 Enabled TP Address 192 168 1 12 24 1 ires i oara in 2 Disable View Available Wireless Networks Status Repair Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Dielebe Rename Properties 5 Inthe General tab choose Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the properties button Local Area Connection 7 Properties Connect using BE Wireless LAN PE Card This connection uses the folowing items vl NwLink NetBIOS we NI Link PHS Foz MertBIOS Compatible Transport Prot F internet Protocol FCRIII E meal l Install Iinmstal a Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol nternet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon m natificaktion area when connected 6 In the General tab select Use the following IP address and set a IP address which is in the same subnet with this product defaul
19. ssion performance di Wireless LAN Card I Wired LAN Card Figure 2 3 Setup of LAN connections for this product Note If an UPLINK port is not available simply connect a cross over Ethernet cable from the AP to the switch hub 4 Connect this Product to the Printer Use the printer cable to connect the printer to the printer port of this product Optional 5 Power Connect the power code to the power outlet and turn on the power switch This product will enter the self testing status automatically In this phrase the indicator M1 will light on for about 10 seconds and then the M1 will flash 3 times to represent that the self testing has been finished Eventually the M1 indicator will flash once per second to stand for this product is in normal operation Chapter 3 General Configuration 3 1 Log in and Start up This product provides a web based configuration scheme make possible to configure by web browser such as Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer 1 Start the web browser and disable the proxy or add the IP address of this product into the exceptions of Proxy setting Then type this product s IP address the default setting is 192 168 123 254 in the Location for Netscape or Address for IE field and press ENTER 2 You will see the web user interface after the connection 1s established To log in as an administrator enter the system password the default setting is admin in the System
20. t is 192 168 123 254 7 Do not put anything in the Default gateway and DNS field Internet Protocol TCPZIP Properties General You can get P settings assigned automatically it pour network supports this capability Othenwse you need to ask sour network administrator Far the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically C Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway RP IERE rre EE ahali ee rd m j a l a 135412 Ha aA s 9 Use the following ONS server addresses Preferred DAS server i i Alternate D INS server OF Cancel 8 Click the OK button to complete TCP IP setting 25
21. table Control table is the table at the bottom of the MAC Address Control page Each row of this table indicates the MAC address and the expected IP address mapping of a client There are four columns in this table M MAC address indicates a Address specific client AC IP Address Expected IP address of the corresponding client Keep it empty if you don t care its IP address C A When Connection control is checked check C will allow deny the corresponding client to connect to this device When Association control is checked check A will allow deny the corresponding client to associate to the wireless LAN In this page we provide the following Combobox and button to help users to input the MAC address DHCP chents E select one Copy to ID Figure 3 6 Select a specific client in the DHCP clients Combobox and then click on the Copy to button to copy the MAC address of the client you select to the ID selected in the ID Combobox Previous page and Next Page To make this setup page simple and clear we have divided the Control table into several pages You can use these buttons to navigate to different pages 10 Chapter 4 Configure as a Bridge Two of these devices have capability to communicate with each other when these two devices are working in the Bridge Mode Users can connect two or more wired LANs together via wireless connection with wireless bridge function
22. uct e Web based configuring Configurable through any networked computer s web browser e MAC Address Access Control supported Allows you to assign different access right for different users e Firmware Upgradable Provides firmware upgrade via Web Browser or Windows Application 1 2 Packing List Wireless Bridge Access Point unit Installation CD Power adapter Cross over Fast Ethernet cable Rubber Antenna Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Panel Layout 2 1 1 Front Panel Wireless Access point Figure 2 1 Front Panel LED uot properly WLAN Blinking Blinking Sending or receiving data via wireless Blinking The corresponding LAN port is 5 sending or receiving data Data is transmitting in 100Mbps a on the corresponding LAN port Port s An active station 1s connected to the corresponding LAN port a Link status Green p E p RESET To reset system settings to factory defaults please follow the steps Power off the device Press the reset button and hold Power on the device Keep the button pressed about 5 seconds Release the button Watch the M1 LED it will flash 8 times and then M1 flash once per second ON nA BW NO 2 1 2 Rear Panel EEL EE EE E E 69 TA eessecsecose fi PRINTER Figure 2 2 Rear Panel Port Description 12VDC Power inlet DC 12V 1 5A minimum Port 1 2 The ports where you will connect networked computers and other devices PRINTER P
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