Cellvision Systems WBA10001 Users Manual

Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge

User’s Manual

Rev. 01 (April, 2003)

Made In Taiwan

RECYCLABLE

TABLE OF C ONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE .................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................4

PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................................................5

G ENERAL FEATURES...............................................................................................5

SERVICE FEATURES .................................................................................................6

EXTERNAL FEATURES.............................................................................................7

Front View ............................................................................................................ 7

Rear View..............................................................................................................8

INSTALLATION........................................................................................................9

INSTALLING THE BRIDGE .......................................................................................9

CONNECTING T HE BRIDGE...................................................................................10

Infrastructure Mode..........................................................................................10

Ad-Hoc Mode.....................................................................................................11

CONFIGURATION OF THE BRIDGE.......................................................................12

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................20

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A BOUT THIS GUIDE

This manual describes the Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge, including full
descriptions of its features, detailed installation procedures, and product
specification.

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1

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing your Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge, a device
that can be implemented in a variety of ways to provide wireless access by
converting an Ethernet connection. For devices with a built-in Ethernet port,
the Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge provides a cost effective way to gain wireless
connectivity, virtually transforming wired devices into wireless units! Connect
any Ethernet-enabled device to an existing 802.11b wireless network using the
Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge.

Typical applications include connecting a printer to a wireless network and
connecting Ethernet-enabled devices such as game consoles or set top boxes
to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Simply connect the Ethernet-to­Wireless Bridge to the Ethernet (RJ -45) port of a network device, such as a
network storage device, Internet camera, network printer, network scanner, or
other similar device. Using the Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge allows the
flexibi lity of placing network devices in remote locations while maintaining a
high-speed connection.

You can use the convenient Setup Wizard for the easy installation of your
Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge. Whether you are using it in Ad-Hoc mode or
Infrastructure mode, you can begin with the Setup Wizard. Please refer to
the Quick Installation Guide that is included with your purchase for
instructions on how to use the Setup Wizard.

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Package Contents

Carefully remove all items from the package. In addition to this Hardware
User’s Guide, be certain that you have:

♦ One Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge
♦ One AC Power adapter suitable for your country’s electric power service
♦ One Installation CD-ROM
♦ One Quick Installation Guide

If any item is missing, or if you find any damage or mismatch, promptly
contact your dealer for assistance.

General Features

♦ Transforms an Ethernet device into a wireless device
♦ Up to 22Mbps transfer rates
♦ Fully compatible with standard 802.11b-compliant devices
♦ Equipped with one 10/100 Ethernet port, Auto-MDI/MDIX
♦ Quick and Simple connectivity via Ethernet
♦ Supports Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure modes
♦ Easy web-based configuration when changing settings
♦ Encryption to provide a level of security for data transfers

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Service Features

With the Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge, you can provide instant wireless
access to the LAN (Local Area Network) for Ethernet-enabled devices.
People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:

♦ Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any

location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management
decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker
efficiency.

♦ Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change

and relocate. Networks that frequently change, both physically and
logically, can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can
operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

♦ Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be

fast and easy and can eliminate the need to install cable through walls and
ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires
cannot go - even outside the home or office.

♦ Inexpensive Solution – Wireless network devices are as competitively

priced as conventional Ethernet network devices.

♦ Scalability - WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the

needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are
easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small
number of users to full inf rastructure networks of thousands of users that
allow roaming over a broad area.

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indicates a wireless connection.

External Features

This section describes the external features of your Ethernet-to-Wireless
Bridge.

Front View

Front Panel

There are two LEDs indicators on the front panel :

LEDs Description

Power A steady Green light indicates a proper connection to a

power source.

Wireless
Link/Act

A steady Yellow light
A blinking light indicates that the Bridge is receiving/
transmitting from/to the wireless network.

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