HP Wireless Bridge User Manual
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.
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.
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.
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................1
1.1 Functions and Features ............................................................................................1
1.2 Packing List .............................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................3
2.1 Panel Layout ............................................................................................................3
2.2 Procedure of Hardware Installation .........................................................................4
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL CONFIGURATION...................................................6
3.1 Log in and Start up...................................................................................................6
3.2 Inspect System Information ..................................................................................... 6
3.3 Tool Box ..................................................................................................................7
3.4 Primary Setup...........................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURE AS A BRIDGE....................................................11
4.1 Bridge Configuration .............................................................................................11
4.2 Create a Bridge Network Environment..................................................................12
CHAPTER 5 DHCP SERVER........................................................................ 13
CHAPTER 6 PRINT SERVER .......................................................................15
6.1 Configuring on Windows 95/98/ME Platforms.....................................................15
6.2 Configuring on Windows 2000/XP Platforms.......................................................17
CHAPTER 7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................................................. 18
Appendix A TCP/IP Configuration for Wireless Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP.....21
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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
wireless 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
• 2 in 1 wireless bridge or access point
2-in-1 integrated function, flexibility and cost effective.
• Point-to-point, Multipoint-to-multipoint connectivity
Lets users transfer information between two or multiple buildings across the
area.
• Excellent range with antenna options
Provide wireless links up to 25km (16 miles) using antennas and boosters.
• High speed for wireless LAN connection
11Mbps data rate by incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).
• Roaming
Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11b WLAN infrastructure.
IEEE 802.11b compatible
•
Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors.
Auto fallback
•
11M, 5M, 2M, 1M data rate with auto fallback.
Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch
•
Equipped with a 2-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.
• Printer sharing (Optional)
Embeds a print server to allow all of the networked computers to share one
printer.
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• DHCP server supported
All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically
from this product.
• Web-based configuring
Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser.
MAC Address Access Control supported
•
Allows you to assign different access right for different users.
• 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
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2.1 Panel Layout
2.1.1 Front Panel
LED:
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
LED Function Color Status Description
POWER Power indication Green On
M1 System status 1 Orange Blinking
WLAN Wireless activity Green Blinking
Link/Act.
1~2
10/100 Data Rate Green On
Link status Green
On
Blinking
Power is being applied to this
product.
This product is functioning
properly.
Sending or receiving data via
wireless
An active station is connected to
the corresponding LAN port.
The corresponding LAN port is
sending or receiving data.
Data is transmitting in 100Mbps
on the corresponding LAN port.
Port:
RESET
To reset system settings to factory defaults, please follow the steps:
1. Power off the device,
2. Press the reset button and hold,
3. Power on the device,
4. Keep the button pressed about 5 seconds,
5. Release the button,
6. Watch the M1 LED, it will flash 8 times and then M1 flash once per
second.
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2.1.2 Rear Panel
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel
Port Description
12VDC
Port 1-2
PRINTER
Antenna
Power inlet: DC 12V, 1.5A (minimum)
The ports where you will connect networked computers and other
devices
Printer Port (Optional)
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 transmission performance.
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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.
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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 is established. To log in
as an administrator, enter the system password (the default setting is” admin ”)
in the System 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.
A. Network ID (SSID): The current setting of SSID
B. Firmware Version: The current firmware version on this device
C. MAC Address: The MAC address of this device
D. Printer: The possible kinds of printer status include “Ready”, “Not ready”,
“Printing…”, and “Device error”.
Figure 3.1
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