EnGenius Technologies IEEE 802.11b User Manual
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IEEE 802.11b Outdoor
Wireless Client Bridge
User Manual
November 03, 2004
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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 1
1.1 INTRODUCING THE WIRELESS CLIENT BRIDGE........................................... 1
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES ................................................................................. 1
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................. 1
1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 2
1.5 INLINE POWER INJECTOR (POE) ................................................................ 2
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION AND BASIC CONFIGURATION.........3
2.1 BEFORE YOU START.................................................................................. 3
2.2 LOCATE THE WIRELESS CLIENT BRIDGE AND INLINE POWER INJECTOR
PORTS 4
2.3 PREPARING INSTALLATION........................................................................ 7
2.4 BASIC CONFIGURATION............................................................................. 9
2.4.1 What you need to know..................................................................... 9
2.4.2 Basic Configuration Steps................................................................ 9
2.4.3 Login into the Web Interface.......................................................... 10
2.4.4 Set IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route IP............................. 13
2.4.5 Set Wireless Encryption for Wireless Interface.............................. 14
2.4.6 Change Supervisor Account & Password ...................................... 15
2.4.7 Upgrade the Firmware................................................................... 16
2.4.8 Back-up the Wireless client bridge’s Configuration Files ............. 20
CHAPTER 3. NETWORK TOPOLOGIES............................................... 22
3.1 WIRELESS CLIENT BRIDGE-TO-CENTRAL WIRELESS BRIDGE.................. 23
3.2 WIRELESS CLIENT ROUTER-TO-CENTRAL WIRELESS BRIDGE................. 24
3.3 WIRELESS CLIENT BRIDGE-TO-CENTRAL WIRELESS ROUTER................. 25
3.4 WIRELESS CLIENT ROUTER-TO-CENTRAL WIRELESS ROUTER................ 26
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
CHAPTER 4. NETWORK PARAMETERS..............................................28
4.1 IP CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 28
4.2 CONFIGURE SNMP.................................................................................. 28
4.2.1 Configure Community Pool............................................................28
4.2.2 Configure Trap Host Pool.............................................................. 30
4.3 CONFIGURE WIRELESS RELATED PARAMETERS ....................................... 32
4.4 UTILITY................................................................................................... 35
4.4.1 Software Upgrade........................................................................... 35
4.4.2 Administration................................................................................ 36
CHAPTER 5. MONITOR INFORMATION ............................................. 37
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5.1 SYSTEM INFORMATION............................................................................ 38
5.2 STATISTIC INFORMATION ........................................................................ 39
5.3 SITE SURVEY........................................................................................... 40
5.4 WIRELESS LINK INFORMATION ............................................................... 41
CHAPTER 6. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................. 42
6.1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 42
6.2 SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................... 44
CHAPTER 7. DEFAULT SETTINGS........................................................ 45
7.1 GENERAL CONFIGURATION ..................................................................... 45
7.1.1 System............................................................................................. 45
7.1.2 SNMP ............................................................................................. 45
7.1.3 Wireless LAN.................................................................................. 46
7.2 UTILITY................................................................................................... 48
7.2.1 Software Upgrade........................................................................... 48
7.2.2 Administration................................................................................ 48
CHAPTER 8. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION........ 49
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Introducing the Wireless client bridge
The Wireless client bridge is a fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b
compliant Outdoor Wireless Last-mile product. The Wireless client bridge
operates in remote bridge mode, and connects Outdoor Wireless Router
Bridge to construct point-to-point as well as point-to-multipoint topologies,
for maximum flexibility in configuring building-to-building networks to WISP.
1.2 Product Features
9 Outdoor enclosure in compliance with IP67
9 RF transmit power 100mW (20dBm) with -85dBm Rx sensitivity
@ 11Mbps data rate
9 Embedded 9dBi patch directional antenna
9 Support 24VDC 0.8A Power-over-Ethernet
9 NAT/NAPT and Virtual Server Mapping support
9 MIB-II and Private MIB support
9 MAC address based access control
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1.3 Package Contents
The product package contains the following items.
1. One (1) Wireless client bridge Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge
unit
2. One (1) 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz AC/DC adapter with wallmount plug and DC plug power cord
3. One (1) 24VDC, 830mA Inline Power Injector (PoE)
4. Three (3) water protect kit consists of 3 of components
5. One (1) 1.8m grounding wire
6. One (1) User manual CD-disc
7. One (1) wall/mast mounting kit, including one (1) band clamp
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1.4 System Requirements
Installation of the Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge requires the following:
1. A Windows-based PC/AT compatible computer or Ethernet
data device with an available RJ-45 Ethernet port to run the
configuration program or with TCP/IP connection to the
Ethernet network.
2. A 10/100Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet cable is connected to
Ethernet network.
3. A RS-232 consol port cable is connected to PC/AT compatible
computer.
4. An AC power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) supplies the power.
1.5 Inline Power Injector (PoE)
The Wireless client bridge is equipped with an Inline Power Injector module.
The Inline Power Injector (PoE) delivers both data and power to Wireless
client bridge unit via a signal Ethernet cable, and gives the following
benefits to improve the performance vs. installation cost ratio.
1. This works great in areas where you may not have power
and/or Ethernet easily accessible, like house roof.
2. This also allows you to place the Wireless client bridge unit
closer to the antenna, more easily thus reducing signal loss
over antenna cabling.
3. Ethernet signal travels well over CAT 5 cable but 2.4GHz
signal doesn't do as well over antenna cabling.
4. Ethernet cabling is much cheaper than Antenna cabling.
Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter describes the procedures of installing the Wireless client
bridge.
2.1 Before You Start
After unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present and
in good condition.
1. Wireless client bridge Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge unit
2. AC/DC adapter 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz with wall-mount plug
and DC plug power cord
3. Inline Power Injector (PoE) 24VDC, 830mA
4. Water protect kit consists of three of components
5. Grounding wire 1.8m
6. User manual CD-disc
7. Wall/mast mounting kit, including one (1) band clamp
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2.2 Locate the Wireless client bridge and Inline
Power Injector Ports
Interface on the Wireless client bridge Unit
9 Ethernet Port 1 for connecting the RJ-45 CAT-5 Ethernet
cable.
9 RS-232 Console Port 2 for connecting the 1.8m RS-232 null
modem console cable.
NOTE: The RJ-45 Ethernet cable is not provided in Wireless client bridge
shipping package as an accessory. User can find one from
computer store in accordance with the length required for outdoor
deployment.
NOTE: How to make up Water protect kit
9 Data Input Port 3 for connecting cross-over Ethernet Cable to
PC or straight Ethernet cable to Hub Switch Router.
9 110~240VAC, 50~60Hz AC/DC power adapter DC Input Port
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9 Power & Data Output Port 5 for connecting the 30m RJ-45
CAT-5 Ethernet Cable.
9 Grounding Port 6.
NOTE: The cross-over or straight type Ethernet cable is not provided in
Wireless client bridge shipping package as an accessory. User can
find one from computer store in accordance with the length required
for indoor deployment.
PS：1.Red line is RJ-45 cable
2.Use dryer blew Ardent shrink casing pipe
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Interface on the Inline Power Injector
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Mount Wireless client bridge on A Wall/Pole
The Wireless client bridge can be mounted on the wall, you can use the
Wall Mount kit to mount the Wireless client bridge as shown in Figure
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2.3 Preparing Installation
Before installing Wireless client bridge for the outdoor application in a hardto-reach location, we recommend to configure and test all the devices first.
For configuring the Wireless client bridge, please follow the quick steps
below to power up the Wireless client bridge.
Figure 2.2.1
You can also mount the Wireless client bridge to the mast as shown in
Figure 2.2.2.
Figure 2.2.2
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Step 1:
Console Port
Connection
Step 4
Step 5
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
Attach the 1.8m RS-232 null modem console cable to the Console
Port on the Wireless client bridge unit (refer to page 4
), and the
other end (DB9 female type) to a terminal or a PC running a
terminal emulation program.
Step 2
Plug the DC plug of the AC/DC power adapter into the DC Input
Port of Inline Power Injector and the wall-mount plug into a power
outlet or power strip (refer to page 4
). The Power LED on the Inline
Power Injector will light up.
Step 3
Run the cross-over type uplink Ethernet cable from Data Input
Port (refer topage 4
) to the Ethernet port on a PC
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NOTE: This connection is required for setting up initial configuration
information. After configuration is completed, the RS-232 null
modem console cable shall be removed, and run a cross-over
Ethernet cable from Data Input Port to PC, or a straight Ethernet
cable to LAN connection, e.g. Hub.
Step 5
Attach one straight Ethernet cable to the Power & Data Output
Port on the Inline Power Injector(refer to page 5
).
Step 6
Plug the other end of the straight Ethernet cable to the Ethernet
Port (refer to page 5
) on the Wireless client bridge.
When the Wireless client bridge receives power over the Ethernet cable,
the Wireless client bridge will start its boot sequence and the Active LED
on the Inline Power Injector will light up.
You can configure the Wireless client bridge via HTML browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator from a remote host or
PC.
2.4 Basic Configuration
2.4.1 What you need to know
The Wireless client bridge can be configured into two operation roles,
including Wireless Client Bridge and Wireless Client Router.
The Wireless client bridge is shipped with default configuration to function
as a client bridge between an Ethernet and Wireless network by attaching
Wireless client bridge to the wired LAN simply. If user would configure
Wireless client bridge, please refer to the following procedures.
2.4.2 Basic Configuration Steps
This section describes a five-step configuration procedure to setup
Wireless client bridge workable upon your topology requirement.
Step 1 Select an operation mode for Wireless client bridge on the web
page “/General Config/System/”, and click FINISH to refresh this
page.
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Step 2 Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page “/General
Config/System/”, and click FINISH to save the changes.
Step 3 Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page “/General
Config/Wireless/”, and click FINISH to save the changes.
Step 4 (Optional) Modify other parameters on the web page “/General
Config/”, and click FINISH to save the changes.
Step 5 Move to page “/Utility/Administration/”, select the Save
then Restart and then click FINISH to take effect on the previous
configuration changes.
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2.4.3 Login into the Web Interface
The Wireless client bridge supports access to the configuration system
through the use of an HTTP Interface.
Web Configuration
Before configuring Wireless client bridge, user needs to know the IP
Address assigned to the unit. When shipped from the factory, the IP
Address 192.168.5.99 was assigned to the Wireless client bridge by
default. To start a web connection, use http://192.168.2.1
Identify the IP Address assigned to the unit
However, user may change the IP Address later and cannot connect the
unit by using the default IP Address. In this case, it is a must to identify the
Wireless client bridge current IP Address before configuring. To identify the
IP Address, user can use the serial port (refer to page 4
the current network status.
To start a Serial Port connection by following the steps below.
Step 1 Attach the RS-232 null modem console cable (refer to page 4
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Connect the other end to a terminal or a PC running a terminal
emulation program.
Step 2 Set the terminal to 115200 baud rate, None Parity, 8 data bits, 1
Stop bit, and ANSI compatible.
Step 3 Run a terminal emulation program on PC, such as Hyper
Terminal, and set the following connection properties.
Step 3.1 Click the Start icon > Program > Accessories >
Communication > Terminal.
Step 3.2 Create a new connection file, and select a Com Port
<COM1, COM2, etc., depending on PC> with
115200bps / 8-bits / 1-stop.
Step 3.3 Click the properties icon in the Tool Bar > setting >
select Emulation terminal VT100 > ok.
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Step 4 Reboot Wireless client bridge.
Step 5 When the Wireless client bridge is powered up, the “Current
Network Status” will be displayed as shown below.
Web Access Procedures
Once you identify the IP Address assigned to Wireless client bridge, use
web browser to configure Wireless client bridge through the HTTP
Interface. The following procedure explains how to configure each item.
Step 1 Open your browser and enter the IP Address
Step 2 Press <ENTER> key and the Wireless client bridge Login screen
appears as shown below.
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Step 3 Enter “root” in the User Name and the Password fields, and click
OK to enter the web configuration user interface screen as shown
below.
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Site Survey
● Wireless Link Info
▽ Utility
● Software Upgrade
● Administration
Move through the tree by clicking on an icon to expand or collapse the tree.
The nodes on the tree represent web pages that allow viewing and
modifying the parameters.
2.4.4 Set IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route IP
Web Configuration Structure
The web configuration user interface is grouped into a tree structure, and
contains the following settings or information.
▽ General Configuration
● System
● TCP/IP
－ SNMP
● Wireless
▽ Running Status
● System Info
● Statistic Info
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Host Information
The Host Name is not an essential setting, but it helps to identify the device
in network. Use this setting to assign a name to the device.
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IP Use MAC Addr.
You can choice Enable or Disable. If you choice Enable , it will set IP =
10.X.X.X that used to last 3 MAC Address ID.
For example :
MAC Addr = 00:47:55:43:43:49 => IP = 10.67.67.73(43hex=67decimal)
If you choice Disable you need setting Bridge IP Address Information.
Bridge IP Address
Use this setting to assign or change the Wireless client bridge IP address.
Bridge Subnet Mask
Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the sub network so the IP address can
be recognized on the LAN.
Default Gateway IP Address
Enter the default Gateway IP Address, and click FINISH at the bottom of
this page to complete the modification of this page.
2.4.5 Set Wireless Encryption for Wireless Interface
The Wireless client bridge supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption.
For 64-bit WEP encryption, an encryption key is 10 hexadecimal characters
(0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII characters.
For 128-bit WEP encryption, an encryption key is 26 hexadecimal
characters or 13 ASCII characters.
Modify the WEP encryption parameters on the web page “/General
Config/Woreless/”. Enter 1~15 characters into the WEP Key field, and
click KeyGen to generate the WEP64 or WEP128 key patterns.
2.4.6 Change Supervisor Account & Password
Enter the Utility > Administration page. The figure below shows the
Utility/ Administration page.
Supervisor Account
Change the supervisor’s user name and password in the Supervisor
Account field, and click FINISH to take effect on the previous configuration
changes.
Apply the New Settings
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Step 1 Enter the Utility > Administration page, select the Save then
Restart to apply the new configuration settings.
Step 2 Click FINISH to take effect on the previous configuration changes.
Hint: It takes about 10 seconds, to complete the restart process.
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