B&B Electronics GHOSTBRIDGE5 Quick Start Guide
Product Overview
Front View
Back View
LED
Indicators
Mounting
Brackets
Choose a PoE Injector
1
• For AC power use PoE
injector A.
• For 24 VDC power use PoE
injector B.
Connect to Ethernet
2
PoE Injector A
PoE Injector B
4
LED Indicators
Power
Port 1 LED
Port 2 LED
Signal
Strength
Bottom View
Secondary
Main Ethernet Port
Reset Switch
Ethernet Port
Base Stations or Nodes
GhostBridges operate in pairs. One is pre-congured
as a Base and the other is precongured as a Node.
They are labeled as such on the back of the unit.
It doesn’t matter which unit is connected to which
side of the network. They operate automatically,
and no conguration is necessary.
Optional Settings
GhostBridges require no conguration. But you can
alter the settings if you wish.
Default Base IP Address = 192.168.1.50
Default Node IP Address = 192.168.1.51
Username/Password = admin/admin
1. Connect local network to PoE injector “LAN” port.
2. Connect PoE injector “PoE” port to GhostBridge
“Main” port.
PoE Injector GhostBridge5 Additional Devices
To Network
Mounting
3
GhostBridges can be pole mounted with the included
cable ties or wall mounted with the optional GMT25
Wall Mount. Install them so that they face one another.
Use the LED indicators to check for best signal strength.
Two Ethernet Ports
You can enable PoE pass-through for the
GhostBridge’s secondary Ethernet port.
This will let you connect devices like cameras
to your network. The connection will be 24 VDC,
non 802-3af.
Waterproof Your GhostBridges
Note that if your Cat5 cable doesn’t t tightly
in the cable door you should cover the gap
with silicon tape to keep water out. B&B carries
MOCAP silicon tape for this purpose.
(Part number IASFST)
Line of Sight Transmissions
Industrial installations will often include many
reective obstacles. Metal objects like storage
tanks are the worst. Moving the GhostBridge
even slightly can signicantly increase the signal
strength. Elevating your GhostBridges will also
enhance signal strength.
Troubleshooting
Will the GhostBridge communicate
through walls and trees?
The 5.8GHz band is best for line-of-sight applications.
In some cases the GhostBridges could establish a
link, but stability or throughput would be negatively
affected.
Can GhostBridge be configured in
a point to multi-point application?
GhostBridge is only a point-to-point Ethernet bridge.
Is there management software available
for the GhostBridge?
The Base and Node units are manageable for network
conguration and monitoring, and we provide the
default IP addresses to access the web management
interface. Since the units are pre-congured as a
pair, we do not provide advanced documentation or
support for altering the default conguration. Any
alterations to the default conguration are subject
to the end user’s knowledge of wireless Ethernet
networking, and may not be supported if issues arise.
What is the GhostBridge input
voltage range?
The GhostBridge will accept non-802.3af PoE voltage
of 12-24V. Any voltage higher than 24V will damage
the unit.
What is the PoE cable distance?
The cable run can be up to 300 feet with the 24VDC
.5A PoE injector.
Is the case outdoor rated?
Yes, the case has been tested to IP54 for water and
dust. The housing is UV stabilized plastic made for
outdoor installation.
Recommended Accessories
Wall Mount
http://www.bb-elec.com/
GhostBridge5/ACC
GMT25
MOCAP Tape
http://www.bb-elec.com/
GhostBridge5/ACC
IASFST
Fast, Easy Answers
• First, check step 3.
• Then use your smart
phone to access complete
documentation on our
web site. Simply scan
the code to the right.
http://www.bb-elec.com/GhostBridge5
1-888-948-2248 | Europe: +353 91 792444
GhostBridge5
Wireless Ethernet Bridge
First Things First...
Before you begin, be sure you have
the following:
GhostBridge Base Station (1)
GhostBridge Node (1)
PoE Injector A (2)
PoE Injector B (2)
Power Cord A (2)
Power Cord B (2)
Cable Ties (4)
Document number – p/n r002 GhostBridge5 - 1312
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