WiComm Ethernet Bridge User`s Guide English
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1. Choose type of authentication to be performed with the network access point or with a peer unit in Ad hoc mode User ID Enter the logon user ID that the WiComm uses to authenticate to the 802 1x enabled network The user ID and password must be in the authentication server database and is used in TTLS LEAP and PEAP configurations The default user ID is anonymous A realm defines a grouping of users If a realm is required for your network it is separated from the user ID by a character Realms make it easier to segregate user groups into independently administered databases to apply policies on a user group basis and to establish roaming agreements to name a few applications The default realm if not specified is anonymous Realm is used with TTLS configurations and sometimes with PEAP Password Enter the logon password that the server uses to authenticate to the 802 1x enabled network The user ID and password must be in the authentication server database and is used in TTLS LEAP and PEAP configurations The password may be a text string or a string of hex bytes prefixed with x The default password is anonymous WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Certificate Common Name Enter the name of the certificate on the primary authentication server Up to two Certificate Common Names are acceptable If both of the common names are set to null all certificates are accepted The default is null Certificate common name is u2. Configuration is available Network No Wireless Network Link Wireless network link is active Blinking Wireless network data received Of On Of On Of On WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Where to Get Help SystemBase offers several customer support options to assist you in the event you experience difficulties with your product including telephone support repair services and warranty The worldwide web site provides a quick and easy way to answer many common technical questions It includes a wide variety of technical support tips as well as copies of product manuals product literature and firmware load images The web site is located at www sysbas com Your first point of contact for technical support is the Distributor or Dealer from whom you bought your product They are familiar with your needs and will generally be able to provide you with the fastest and most comprehensive support If your Distributor or Dealer is unable to answer your questions or is for some reason not available then contact SystemBase directly at 82 2 855 0501 Or you can send an e mail to tech sysbas com Before contacting Technical Support please refer to the troubleshooting suggestions or the web site in this manual to isolate any problems and be sure to write down any error messages Also make sure that you have the serial number of the product located on the product label on the card Returning Products If you need to
3. WiComm The WiComm network and wireless settings can be configured a variety of ways ExtendView for Windows 1 Insert the CD supplied into the CD ROM drive of your computer The CD should automatically start and display a menu screen Note If it does not start automatically click the Start button on the bottom left of your screen click Run and type D Install exe where D corresponds to the letter associated with your CD ROM 2 Click on Install Software 3 Select ExtendView and then click on Install Follow the prompts in the installation wizard After the installation is complete you can start the ExtendView utility by clicking on Start Programs then ExtendView 4 When you start the ExtendView utility you will be asked to create a new view Type in any View Name you want Check Automatically create a view with default settings unless you want to customize your view and click Next New View Enter a descriptive name for the new view and select the protocol that will be used to locate and communicate with the print servers Press Next to set customized view options or check the box to create a view with default settings the view settings can be modified later View Name test Discovery Protocol TCP IP Automatically create a view with default settings es ST cet WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase 5 You should see the WiComm in the list If you do not see the Wi
4. networks you want to connect to 802 11b and or 802 11g Selecting 802 11b and g allows compatibility with both types of networks Wireless Mode For Wireless Mode AD HOC means the wireless network is composed of stations without access points INFRASTRUCTURE mode means all data is being passed through a central access point SSID The Service Set Identifier is used by stations to select the wireless network with which to communicate RF Channel Enter the desired 802 11 channel to be used on your network Valid channel numbers are 1 through 11 The channel number only applies to AD_HOC mode In Infrastructure the access point determines the channel used Data Rate Select the desired maximum speed for communication It is normally not recommended to change the default speed setting International Roaming 802 11d This controls whether the radio frequencies are set based on the radio configuration or information from the access point it connects to Disabled means the radio defaults are used Flexible means the access point settings are used if present but if not the radio default is used Strict means the access point must provide regulatory frequency information It is normally not recommended to change the default Configuration Interface The WiComm will only allow configuration from one network interface at a time While both network interfaces wired and wireless are enabled to transmit and receive raw packets only one inte
5. steps are provided in this document in the Configure the WiComm section Connect your Ethernet enabled device directly to the WiComm with a network cable Important Do not connect the WiComm to a hub or a switch It is designed to connect with one Ethernet address and could cause network loop back issues if connecting from a hub or switch to a wireless network Verifying Successful Installation Verify that both the Ethernet device and the WiComm are powered on and ready and that a network cable is properly connected between them Check that the LEDs on the WiComm refer to the LED chart on the next page are displaying a successful network and wireless link Troubleshooting e If you are having trouble accessing the connected network device ensure you can ping your Ethernet device using the DOS command PING ipaddress where ipaddress is the IP address of your network device connected to the WiComm If you cannot ping the device you will not be able to access the device e Verify that your access point is configured properly note the settings paying special attention to the wireless mode SSID or network name and security settings so you can configure the WiComm to the same wireless settings e Make sure you have a good wireless signal from your PC and from the WiComm that they are within range 90 meters or 300 feet and that they are away from metal objects and other devices that generate radio signals like Bluetooth devic
6. Comm in the list start again and verify that all the steps were made correctly for the installation up to this point again Right Click the WiComm where the H W address matches the one on the back label of the WiComm and click Configuration File Server View Tools Help Q O hes 6s m yela a l E g e E vens System na E TcP IP TE test Print Configuration Sheet Reset B Configuration Wizard J Save Configuration e Restore Configuration 6 The IP Address settings of the WiComm are for configuration purposes only These will not effect the network device you are connecting to You do not normally need to change these settings if you want to continue to make future configuration changes by connecting directly from a PC with a crossover Ethernet cable Configure TCP IP 7 Please select either dynamic or permanent IP address assignment if permanent is selected please fill in the IP address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway to assign to the Server Get IP Address from Network Protocol DHCP BOOTP RARP Gleaning IP Address 169 254 111 111 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 DefoutGoteway 9 0 0 0 lt Back Net gt Cancel WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase 7 Configure your wireless settings to match that of your wireless network First choose the Wireless Mode and type in the SSID of your wireless network Radio Mode Radio mode allows you to select which wireless
7. Verify Settings Before Saving Please verify that the following settings are correct If you press Finish the Server will ASystemBase WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Web Browser Interface Open any web browser from your PC eg Internet Explorer or Firefox and type the IP Address of the WiComm for the Address default is 169 254 111 111 Click Login from the main menu in the left frame and type in the password default is ACCESS and follow these steps for configuration 1 Click on Wireless from the main menu in the left frame 2 Select Infrastructure or Ad Hoc to match the Wireless mode and type in the correct SSID 3 Click Submit 4 Onthe Configure Wireless screen click on Configure Network Security See the ExtendView section above for details on the settings Command Line Console Configuration The command line console can be access either using the serial port on the WiComn or by using Telnet Serial Port 1 Attach a null modem serial cable to the DB9 serial port of the WiComm and the other side to the COM port on your computer 2 Start a terminal emulation program make sure you are connecting with the relevant COM port Hyperterminal on Windows systems 3 Use the following settings for the connection BITS PER SECOND 115200 DATA BITS 8 PARITY NONE STOP BITS 1 FLOW CONTROL NONE This should connect you Once connected hit ENTER you will be asked for a user name no user name is
8. WiComm Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Adapter Installation and User s Guide WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Notice SystemBase Co Ltd SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SystemBase shall not be liable for any errors contained in this manual or for any damages resulting from loss of use data profits or any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of SystemBase products or services The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of SystemBase Co Ltd Such information and descriptions may not be copied disseminated or distributed without the express written consent of SystemBase Co Ltd This publication is subject to change without notice Copyright 2007 SystemBase Co Ltd WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Table of Contents IPROGUCHOM ea adesctecuens tnd deeicuededededeeeatinaltdocetesteha hagedecannc dade dotedachchadatecasud adetsdevascunadadadsdeencaneedecsuenes 4 Package Contents frets sivecctessevevselaetuen sucsunisucnencuesesetuunsnasen T 4 Windows System Requirement cssssscsssseseseessseseesscscsssescsssensesscssasscecessessansesseetscatseseceees 4 Other Operating SyStems ecseri E E RE R 4 Wireless Requirement censi iaiia na E E EA 5 WiComri Installation sesioan duena eee e enaa RE EAE EE 5 Configure
9. es cordless phones and microwave ovens e Make sure you are set to infrastructure mode if you are connecting through an access point or ad hoc mode if you have a wireless network without an access point See the documentation for your wireless access point or PC card for details e f you are experiencing slow performance or are having intermittent problems connecting try changing the RF channel of your wireless network See your wireless adapter and or access point documentation for more information on configuration When changing the RF channel it is recommended that you select a channel that is at least three channels lower or higher than any other wireless networks within range e You can reset the unit to factory default by holding in the button on the back of the WiComm for more than 5 seconds and letting go WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Push Button Function Depressed for lt 5 seconds Toggle wired configuration mode each time toggles the network interface wired or wireless from which the network configuration applications ExtendView HTTP amp TELNET are accessible Depressed for gt 5 seconds Reset configuration to factory defaults The unit will re initialize itself after updating the configuration memory LED Indicators on The dove isnot eng power f f No Wired Network Link f Wired network link is active wireless configuration is available Blinking Wired network link is active wired
10. evices Once configured the WiComm is platform independent so it will work with any operating system and any network device It provides Ethernet pass through to the wireless network for network features already provided by your Ethernet enabled device The WiComm includes an RJ 45 connector for an auto sensing 10 100 Ethernet a reset button a power connector LEDs for status indication 802 11b g WLAN connectivity and a serial port for configuration or diagnostics Package Contents e WiComm Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Adapter e Power supply adapter e WiComm Documentation and Management Utilities CD e Crossover Ethernet Cable Windows System Requirements To configure the settings of the WiComm using the provided ExtendView Utility in Windows your Windows based system should include the following components e APC with a 133 MHz or higher processor e Microsoft Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP or 2003 server operating system e Atleast 64 MB of RAM memory e Atleast 10 MB of free hard disk space to install the software e ACD ROM drive to load the software e An Internet connection for online product registration Other Operating Systems Users can access the configuration settings for the WiComm through a standard web browser by entering the IP address of the WiComm into the address bar WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Wireless Requirements The WiComm allows you to connect to a wireless network consisting of either of the
11. following e An 802 11b g compatible wireless enabled PC connected directly to the WiComm Ad Hoc or Peer to Peer Mode e An 802 11b g compatible wireless access point that allows wireless and wired Ethernet enabled computers to connect to the serial server To configure the WiComm to communicate with your wireless network you will need the following information from your wireless network administrator e Wireless Mode used Infrastructure or Ad Hoc e The SSID service set identifier for your wireless network e Wireless Security Settings WEP WPA keys 802 1x settings etc WiComm Installation Follow the steps below to install the WiComm Important Before attempting to use the wireless connection with the WiComm you must verify that your Ethernet enabled device is able to connect directly with the wired LAN If you can not connect to the device on a wired LAN you will not be able to connect to it and access it from the wireless network For details on configuring the networking functions of your Ethernet enabled device please see your device s documentation 1 Connect the WiComm to a computer s RJ 45 Ethernet connection using the included Ethernet cable The WiComm Ethernet port supports MDIX Automatic Crossover so you can use any crossover or standard Ethernet cable but you will want to connect it directly to the computer Important Do not connect the WiComm to a hub or a switch It is designed to connect with one Ethe
12. needed so you can just hit ENTER This will bring you to a Local gt prompt This is where you can type your commands Type HELP for a list of commands Telnet Go to the command prompt on your PC and type TELNET ipaddress where ipaddress is the IP Address configured in the WiComm You should get a prompt type in the password default is ACCESS this will not echo on your screen as you type it Hit ENTER a couple times until you get a Local gt prompt This is where you can type your commands Type HELP to get a list of commands WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Connecting to your network enabled device Once you have configured the WiComm to communicate with your wireless network you can connect any Ethernet enabled device directly to the WiComm and it will communicate with the wireless network 1 Configure your Ethernet enabled device the same way you would for connecting it to a wired LAN Important Before attempting to use the wireless connection with the WiComm you must verify that your Ethernet enabled device is able to connect directly with the wired LAN If you can not connect to the device on a wired LAN you will not be able to connect to it and access it from the wireless network For details on configuring the networking functions of your Ethernet enabled device please see your device s documentation Make sure the WiComm is configured to associate with your access point or wireless network Detailed configuration
13. olders gt Address J gt Control Panel m Eo inks x m F w 2 a XDE S Accessibility Add Hardware Addor Administrative Adobe Gamma Automatic Date and Time B Switch to Category View Options Remov Tools Updates a gt z 1 A a a P A Q e B 2 See Also ES f wy Za 3 Desktop Display Folder Options Fonts Game Intel R GMA Internet Windows Update Searc Controllers Driver for Options Help and Support Fa o amp J e oy B gt Java Keyboard Mail Mouse Network Setup Phone and Wizard Modem Y k s A ft 5 i vy Avage se O Portable Media Power Options Printersand QuickTime Regional and Scanners and Scheduled Devices Faxes Language Cameras Tasks as fie Vv x Bs O Security SigmaTel Sounds and Speech Symantec System Taskbar and Center Audio Audio Devices LiveUpdate Start Menu 8 e a User Accounts Windows Wireless Firewall Network Set 2 Right Click on your Local Area Network connection and select Properties File Edit Q Back e Network Connections View Favorites 7 Address Tools F JP Search Advanced Help 5 Folders Pa Disable this network device amp Repair this connection Rename this connection View status of this A LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks A A Wireless Network Connection Create anew connection T h 2 Set up a home or small J office network AA Change Windows Les Firewall setting
14. return a product for any reason failures incorrect shipments etc follow the steps below 1 Contact the Technical Support group at 82 2 855 0501 to request a Return Material Authorization RMA number 2 Be prepared with the serial number of the unit you are returning You will be asked for the serial number to verify warranty coverage Please record these serial numbers in the space provided below for future reference Model Server S N
15. rface can be active for configuration HTTP Telnet or SNMP purposes at a time The default interface is wired but it can be changed to the wireless interface by selecting Wireless Connection Once you have entered the correct wireless mode and SSID for your wireless network click on Configure Wireless Security The other settings on this page don t normally need to be changed WiComm User s Guide Radio Mode RF Channel enter your Wireless settings These entries must match the other nodes on the Wireless network in order to communicate 802 11b and g ASystemBase 11 WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase 8 Enter your wireless security settings to match that of your wireless network Configure Wireless Security Settings Encryption Mode WPA X IEE Authentication Type PEAP Y User ID anonymous Password T 802 1x EAP Certificate Common Name 1 Certificate Root Key Exponent 65537 Certificate Common Name 2 Authentication Protocol PAP x Certificate Root Key Certificate File File Name Browse Send E Key Selection If WEP encryption is selected and the authentication mode is not an EAP 802 1x mode select the desired WEP key to be used one through four WEP Key These fields are ignored unless the encryption mode is 64 or 128 bit WEP Enter up to 10 hexadecimal digits for 64 bit WEP or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit WEP Authentication Type
16. rnet address and could cause network loop back issues if connecting from a hub or switch to a wireless network 2 Plug the WiComm power supply adapter into a suitable AC receptacle and then plug the power supply cable into the WiComm The WiComm will run through a sequence of power up diagnostics for a few seconds 3 Configure the WiComm to associate with your access point or wireless network Note The WiComm will only allow configuration from one network interface at a time While both network interfaces wired and wireless are enabled to transmit and receive raw packets only one interface can be active for configuration HTTP Telnet or SNMP purposes at a time The default interface is wired but it can be changed to the wireless interface by depressing the button on the back of the WiComm for less than 5 seconds or in the software configuration using either ExtendView or the web browser interface WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Configure the Network Settings on your Computer The default IP Address of the WiComm is 169 254 111 111 You should set your computer to automatically receive an IP Address so it will acquire an Auto IP Address in order to be on the same subnet as the WiComm to configure it Below are the instructions for configuring a Windows XP PC 1 Click on Start and then Control Panel Go to Network Connections Z Control Panel Jon File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ap T P Search F
17. s i i Bridge Connections Create Shortcut WiComm User s Guide 3 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties General Advanced Connect using E Broadcom NetXtreme 57x Gigabit C This connection uses the following items M E Client for Microsoft Networks 2 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks dZ QoS Packet Scheduler Intemet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity ASystemBase 4 Onthe General tab select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK then OK again 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 Ot 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 Altemate DNS server Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties CE WiComm User s Guide ASystemBase Configure the
18. sed in TLS TTLS and PEAP configurations Certificate Root Key Enter the authentication key used to verify the root certificate in the certificate chain provided by the authentication server To set to null leave this field blank Certificate Root Key is used in TLS TTLS and PEAP configurations The Certificate Root Key can be extracted by clicking Browse and selecting the actual certificate if you don t want to type it in manually Certificate Root Key Exponent This value must match the authentication server certificate value The default is 65537 x10001 Certificate Root Key Exponent is used in TLS TTLS and PEAP configurations The Certificate Root Key Exponent can be extracted by clicking Browse and selecting the actual certificate if you don t want to type it in manually Authentication Protocol This field determines how the server authenticates itself to the 802 1x enabled network after an 802 1x session is established The default is PAP Sometimes referred to as inner authentication protocol it is used in TTLS and PEAP configurations WPA PSK If the PSK mode of authentication is selected with WPA or WPA2 encryption the key value or pass phrase entered here is used to initialize the session with the access point If a key value is entered it must be exactly 64 hex characters A pass phrase must be 8 to 63 displayable characters WiComm User s Guide 9 Click Finish after you have verified your settings are correct
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