SendFar Technology ORB-04002 Users Manual
■ Contents
Outdoor
Wireless Router/Bridge
User’s Manual
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................1
1.1 BEFORE YOU START ........................................................................1
1.2 LOCATE THE ROUTER/BRIDGE AND INLINE POWER INJECTOR PORTS ..........3
1.3 PREPARING INSTALLATION .................................................................4
1.4 OUTDOOR INSTALLATION....................................................................7
1.4.1 Antenna Mast Requirements.....................................................8
1.4.2 Grounding................................................................................8
1.4.3 Antenna Alignment ...................................................................9
2. NETWORK TOPOLOGIES AND QUICK SETUP............................1
2.1 NETWORK TOPOLOGIES ..................................................................10
2.2 QUICK SETUP................................................................................15
2.2.1 Configure Requirements.........................................................15
2.2.2 Configure the RB....................................................................18
2.2.3 Configure the RB as bridge mode Root AP ..............................19
2.2.4 Configure the RB as Root AP with PPPoE Ethernet connection 25
2.2.5 Configure the RB as Root AP with dynamic IP address Ethernet
.............................................................................................27
2.2.6 Configure the RB as Root AP with static IP address Ethernet...29
2.2.7 Configure the RB as Remote Extension Bridge ........................31
3. INITIAL CONFIGURATION..........................................................33
3.1 CONFIGURE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................33
3.2 CONFIGURE THE RB .......................................................................35
3.2.1 Configure the RB as Central Wireless Bridge ..........................37
3.2.2 Configure the RB as Central Wireless Router with PPPoE
Ethernet connection...............................................................38
3.2.3 Configure the RB as Central Wireless Router with dynamic IP
address Ethernet ...................................................................44
3.2.4 Configure the RB as Central Wireless Router with static IP
address Ethernet ...................................................................45
3.2.5 Configure the RB as Remote Wireless Router.........................47
3.2.6 Configure the RB as Remote Wireless Bridge..........................52
3.3 CONFIGURE WIRELESS RELATED PARAMETERS ...................................53
3.3.1 Configure IEEE 802.11b WLAN parameters.............................53
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3.3.2 Security.................................................................................54
3.3.3 IEEE 802.1x Access Control ..................................................55
3.3.4 MAC based Access Control....................................................57
3.4 CONFIGURE DHCP SERVER ............................................................58
3.5 CONFIGURE VIRTUAL SERVER..........................................................59
3.6 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION.............................................................61
3.6.1 Configure Routing Table.........................................................61
3.6.2 Configure Bridge ....................................................................63
3.6.3 Configure SNMP....................................................................64
3.6.4 Configuration Review and Apply the New Settings....................66
3.7 UTILITY ........................................................................................68
3.7.1 System Info...........................................................................68
3.7.2 Software Upgrade ..................................................................69
3.7.3 Wireless Link Info..................................................................70
4. TELNET CONFIGURATION ........................................................71
5. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................85
6. DEFAULT SETTINGS.................................................................86
6.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION ...................................................................86
6.1.1 System..................................................................................86
6.1.2 Interface................................................................................86
6.1.3 Telnet/Console.......................................................................88
6.1.4 ISP........................................................................................88
6.1.5 DHCP....................................................................................89
6.1.6 Virtual Server Mapping...........................................................91
6.1.7 NAT (Network Address Translation)........................................91
6.1.8 Wireless LAN........................................................................92
6.2 ADVANCE CONFIGURATION ..............................................................93
6.2.1 Bridging.................................................................................93
6.2.2 SNMP Community .................................................................94
6.2.3 SNMP Trap............................................................................94
6.3 UTILITY ........................................................................................95
6.3.1 Software Upgrade ..................................................................95
7. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ............................96
Chapter 1. Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the procedures for installing the Outdoor
Router/Bridge.
Note: Before you mount the Router/Bridge to a mast or on the side of
a building, be sure to configure and test the device first.
1.1 Before You Start
After unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present and in
good condition.
1. Router/Bridge
2. Inline Power Injector
3. AC Power Cord
4. MIL-C-5015 style RS232 Console Port Cable
5. Grounding Wire
6. Cross over Ethernet Cable
7. Reverse Polarity-N Female RF Cable
8. 30M MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet Cable
9. Mast Mounting Kit
10. Wall Mounting Kit
11. User’s Manual Disk
12. Simple Spanner
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1.2 Locate the Router/Bridge and Inline Power
Injector Ports
l Special Ethernet port 1 for connecting the MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet
Cable
l Special serial port 2 for connecting the MIL-C-5015 style RS-232
console port cable
l Reverse Polarity-N Male connector 3 for connecting the antenna or RF
cable.
l Grounding port 4.
l Power & Data output port 5 for connecting the other of the MIL-C-5015
style Ethernet Cable
l Data input port 6 for connecting the Ethernet Cable to a Hub Switch
Router or a PC.
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1.3 Preparing Installation
Before installing your Outdoor Wireless LAN system for your outdoor
application in a hard-to-reach location, we recommend that you configure
and test all the devices first.
For configuring the Outdoor Router/Bridge, you need follow the quick steps
below to power up your Router/Bridge:
Step 1: With the unit powered off, attach one end of the RF cable to the
antenna connector and then connect the antenna to the other end of the RF
cable as shown in following:
Step 2 Plug the female end of the power cord into the Inline Power Injector,
and then plug the male end of the power cord into a power outlet or power
strip. The Power LED on the front of the Inline Power Injector will light up.
Step 3 Run the cross over Ethernet cable (included in your package) from
Data Input Port (on the front of the Inline Power Injector) to the Ethernet Port
on a PC.
Antenna
NOTE: This connection is required for setting up initial configuration
information. After configuration is completed, this cable will be removed, and
then you should run an Ethernet cable from Data Input Port (on the front of
the Inline Power Injector) to the LAN connection (such as to a hub, bridge or
directly into a patch panel).
Step 4 Plug the MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet connector into the Special
Ethernet port on the back of the Router/Bridge.
Step 5 Plug the RJ-45 Ethernet connector (the other end of the Special
Ethernet cable) into the Power & Data Output Port on the front of the Inline
Power Injector.
Step 6 Attach the MIL-C-5015 style (RS-232) null modem cable to the Serial
Port Adapter. Connect the other cable end (DB9 female) to a terminal or a
PC running a terminal emulation program.
When the Router/Bridge receives power over the Ethernet cable, the
Router/Bridge will start its boot sequence and the Active LED on the front of
the Inline Power Injector will light up.
You can configure the Router/Bridge using the HTML browser, such as
Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator from a remote host or PC.
NOTE: The outdoor Router/Bridge antenna cabling systems be identified by
Reverse Polarity-N connectors (pictured in following)
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1.4 Outdoor Installation
Outdoor Router/Bridge device can be mounted on the side of a
building or mounted to an antenna mast as shown in following:
A wall (side) mount allows for mounting an antenna (mast) on the side
of a building or on the side of an elevator penthouse. This will provide
a convenient mounting location when the roof overhang is not
excessive and/or the location is high enough to provide a clear line of
sight.
In most situations mounting an antenna directly to the wall will not
allow you to properly align the antenna with the corresponding
antenna at the opposite end of your wireless link. As poor alignment
will typically result in poor performance, we advise you to always
mount the Outdoor Router/Bridge and antenna to a mast.
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1.4.1 Antenna Mast Requirements
To accommodate the outdoor antennas, the antenna mast must satisfy
the following requirements:
a. The construction of the mast must be of a sturdy, weatherproof and
no corrosive material like for example galvanized or stainless steel
construction pipe.
b. Typical diameter of the mast should be between 35 mm (1.4 in.) and
41 mm (1.625 in.). Subject to the type of antenna that you intend to
install other diameters may be possible as well.
c. The height of the antenna mast must be sufficient to allow the
antenna to be installed at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) above the peak of roof. If
the roof is metal, then the height of the antenna should be a minimum
of 3 m (10 ft) above the roof.
d. The mast or wall-bracket must be free from any substance that may
prevent
a good electrical connection with the antenna; for example, paint.
1.4.2 Grounding
A safety grounding system is necessary to protect your outdoor
installation from lightning strikes and the build-up of static electricity.
So direct grounding of the antenna mast, Outdoor Router/Bridge and
Surge Arrester is very important. The Outdoor Router/Bridge has built
in Surge Arrester. So Mounting the Outdoor Router/Bridge on the
antenna mast, you have to connect the Outdoor Router/Bridge to the
same grounding system with the AC wall outlet.
The grounding system must comply with the National Electrical Code
and safety standards that apply in your country. Always check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether your outdoor
installation is properly grounded.
1.4.3 Antenna Alignment
For optimal performance of your wireless link, make sure that the
antennas are properly aligned (facing one another “eye-to-eye”). To
align the antennas:
_ Use a pair of binoculars and/or a map of the area and compass to
point the antennas to one another.
_ Use the Utility- “Wireless Link Info” in the Web Configure as
described in the "Utility " section to analyze the radio link quality.
The “Wireless Link Info” will enable you to display the levels of signal
strength and link quality.
Looking at the Wireless Link Info screen, you can interactively optimize
antenna alignment if required, by making small modifications in the
antenna orientation.
_ Alternatively, consult a professional Antenna Installation Service to
optimize the antenna alignment.
Omni-directional antennas are characterized by a wide radiation
pattern. Therefore alignment of this type of antennas is less critical
than for directional antennas.
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Chapter 2. Network Topologies and Quick Setup
2.1 Network Topologies
This section describes several main types of installations commonly
implemented using the Outdoor Wireless Router/Bridge System (RB). This is
by no means intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible configurations,
but rather shows examples of some of the more common implementations.
The RB can be configured into two roles: Central Router/Bridge (CRB) and
Remote Router/Bridge (RRB) to accomplish the broadband wireless point-tomultipoint systems (as shown in Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1
Both the Central RB and the Remote RB can performed in router or bridge
modes. In a Point-to-Multipoint topology, all communication between network
systems is done through a centralized agent. In the Outdoor Wireless
Router/Bridge product, the centralized agent is Central Router or Central
Bridge and the individual network notes may be Remote Router or Remote
Bridge.
Configuration Examples
Remote Wireless Bridge-to-Central Wireless Bridge
1. Set the Central RB as a bridge (bridge IP address is 192.168.2.1).
2. Set Wireless parameters on Central RB: Channel (1) and SSID
(wireless)
3. Set the Remote RB as a bridge (bridge IP address is 192.168.2.2).
4. Set Wireless parameters on Remote RB: Channel (1) and SSID
(wireless), these parameters must same with Central RB.
5. Left side subnet is transparent to the right side.
6. DHCP server assign IP address to PC1 and PC2
To show some possibilities of Point-to-Multipoint topologies, the following
examples are provided:
1. Remote Wireless Bridge-to-Central Wireless Bridge
2. Remote Wireless Router-to-Central Wireless Bridge
3. Remote Wireless Bridge-to-Central Wireless Router
4. Remote Wireless Router-to-Central Wireless Router
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Remote Wireless Router-to-Central Wireless Bridge
Remote Wireless Bridge-to-Central Wireless Router
1. Set the Central RB as a bridge (bridge IP address is 192.168.2.1).
2. Set Wireless parameters on Central RB: Channel (1) and SSID
(wireless).
3. Set the Remote RB as a Router (Wireless Interface IP is
192.168.2.2, Ethernet Interface IP is 192.168.10.1, must turn on NAT
on Wireless Interface and turn off NAT on Ethernet interface, default
route is 192.168.2.254).
4. Set Wireless parameters on Remote RB: Channel (1) and SSID
(wireless), these parameters must same with Central RB.
5. Set the DHCP server service on the Remote RB and apply it on
Ethernet Interface.
6. The Remote RB assign IP address to PC1 and PC2
1. Set the Central RB run as a Wireless Router (Wireless Interface IP
is 192.168.1.1, Ethernet Interface IP is 192.168.2.1, must turn off NAT
on Wireless Interface and turn on NAT on Ethernet interface, default
route is 192.168.2.254).
2. Set Wireless parameters on Central RB: Channel (1) and SSID
(wireless)
3. Set the DHCP server service on the Central RB and apply it on
Wireless Interface.
4. Set the Remote RB as a Bridge (Bridge Interface IP is 192.168.1.2).
5. Set Wireless parameters on Remote RB: Channel (1) and SSID
(wireless), these parameters must same with Central RB.
6. The Central RB assign IP address to PC1 and PC2
7. The operator can also turn off NAT behavior on Central RB and two
subnets are transparent.
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Remote Wireless Router-to-Central Wireless Router
1. Set the Central RB run as a Wireless Router (Wireless Interface IP
is 192.168.1.1, Ethernet Interface IP is 192.168.2.1, default route is
192.168.2.254).
2. Set Wireless parameters on Central RB: Channel (1) and SSID
(wireless).
3. Set the Remote RB as a Wireless Router (Wireless Interface IP is
192.168.1.2, Ethernet Interface IP is 192.168.10.1, default route is
192.168.1.1).
4. Set Wireless parameters on Remote RB: Channel (1) and SSID
(wireless), these parameters must same with Central RB.
5. Set the DHCP server service on the Remote RB and apply it on
Ethernet Interface.
6. The Remote RB assigns IP address to PC1 and PC2.
The operator can also turn off NAT behavior on Central RB and turn on
NAT behavior on Remote RB. Any outgoing packets will transfer to
192.168.1.2
l Central RB: turn off NAT on Wireless Interface and turn off NAT
on Ethernet interface.
l Remote RB: turn on NAT on Wireless Interface and turn off NAT
on Ethernet interface.
l Remote RB: turn on NAT on Wireless Interface and turn on NAT
on Ethernet interface.
2.2 Quick Setup
In this section, we only describe how to quickly configure the RB with
a web browser. For detailed descriptions of the many configuration
parameters and network configuration, refer to Chapter 3.
2.2.1 Configure Requirements
Before setup, we must install RB first
1. Connect power adaptor and power on the RB
2. Connect the Ethernet cable for connecting the RB to the network
3. Connect a computer to the same network with this RB
4. Start your Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser program from a LANattached computer. To access the web interface of the RB, you have to
disable Access the Internet using a proxy server function in View /
Internet Options / Connection as shown in Figure 2-2 or add the IP
address of the RB (default IP address is 192.168.2.1) to Bypass proxy
server for local addresses as shown in Figure 2-3.
5. Type the IP address and HTTP port of the RB (default IP address is
192.168.2.1) in the address field (http://192.168.2.1:2000/) and press
Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of RB and your computer are in
the same subnet.
6. After the connection is established, you will see the User Identification
Window as shown in Figure 2-4 Enter the proper User Name and
Password to see the web user interface of the RB. The default user
name and password is root and root, respectively.
The operator can also turn on NAT behavior on Central RB and turn on
NAT behavior on Remote RB.
l Central RB: turn on NAT on Wireless Interface and turn on NAT
on Ethernet interface.
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Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Figure 2-4
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2.2.2 Configure the RB
The RB can be configured into two operation roles:
Central Wireless Router/Bridge (Central RB) and Remote Wireless
Router/Bridge (Remote RB).
Central RB can performed in four operation modes:
• Central Wireless Bridge
• Central Wireless Router with PPPoE Ethernet connection
• Central Wireless Router with dynamic IP address Ethernet
• Central Wireless Router with static IP address Ethernet
Remote RB can performed in two operation modes:
• Remote Wireless Bridge
• Remote Wireless Router
The RB is shipped with default configuration is as a bridge between an
Ethernet and wireless network. Users simply need to attach the RB to your
wired LAN. If users would like to configure the RB, please refer to the
following procedures.
The web user interface can be grouped into Quick setup, Basic
Configuration, Advanced Configuration and Utility as shown in Figure 2-5.
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The left frame contains, in a tree structure, the contents of the RB web
configuration interface. 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 you to view and modify the parameters of the RB. In here, you can
click the Quick setup and following the setup wizard flow to configure this RB
step by step.
2.2.3 Configure the RB as a Central bridge
Step 1: Configure the operation role of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-6)
Click Quick Config, select Central Wireless Router/Bridge to setup this RB
that play with the Central RB role and then click NEXT at the bottom of this
page to complete the modification of this page.
Figure 2-6
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Step 2: Configure the operation mode of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-7)
Click Quick Config, select central Wireless Bridge operation mode and
then click NEXT at the bottom of this page to complete the modification of
this page.
Figure 2-7
Step 3: Configure TCP/IP parameters (as shown in Figure 2-8)
In this page, enter the Bridge IP Address (default is 192.168.2.1) and
Bridge Subnet Mask (default is 255.255.255.0) that are suitable for your
network domain. After that, click NEXT at the bottom of this page to complete
the modification of this page.
Figure 2-8
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Step 4: Configure IEEE 802.11b WLAN parameters (as shown in Figure 2-
9)
In this page, enter the Channel (default is 1), rts Threshold (default is 250),
frag Threshold (default is 1600), SSID (default is rb8100) and Station
Name (default is ap) that are suitable for your radio network and then you
can clicked radio button to disable WEP or enable 64/128 bit WEP services
(default is disable), if WEP is enabled, you must input corresponded Default
Key index and WEP Key. After that, click NEXT at the bottom of this page to
complete the modification of this page.
Figure 2-9
Step 5: Preview the configured setting of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-10)
This page will present the current settings of the RB to the system
administrator, the operator can easy to view all running configuration in here.
After that, click Save button to store the changes to the RB.
Figure 2-10
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Step 6: Restart this RB (as shown in Figure 2-11)
In this page, you can click the RESTART button at the bottom of this page to
take effect the previous configuration changes.
Figure 2-11
2.2.4 Configure the RB as Central RB with PPPoE
Ethernet connection
Step 1: Configure the operation role of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-6)
Click Quick Config, select Central Wireless Router/Bridge to setup this RB
that play with the Central RB role and then click NEXT at the bottom of this
page to complete the modification of this page.
Step 2: Configure the operation mode of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-7)
Click Quick Config, select Central Wireless Router to setup this RB
operated in routing mode, you also need to select the Ethernet connection
type in PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), and then click NEXT at the bottom of
this page to complete the modification of this page.
Step 3: Configure TCP/IP parameters (as shown in Figure 2-12)
Figure 2-12
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In this page, enter the Wireless interface IP (default is 192.168.1.1) and
Wireless interface Net Mask (default is 255.255.255.0) that are suitable for
your wireless network, and specify the Ethernet IP address (default is
192.168.2.1) and Ethernet Net Mask (default is 255.255.255.0) of the
Ethernet interface. And then, if you are an ADSL subscriber, you may
specify that your personal ISP provided PPPoE Username and PPPoE
Password to enable ADSL broadband access.
Sometimes users have to conFigure 2-correct network settings in Gateway
and DNS tab of your wireless client computers to surf the Internet, or you
can enable DHCP server services for all wireless clients (default DHCP
server setting of the RB is disable in wireless network). In general DHCP
server parameters segment, input Assign Default Gateway (default is
192.168.2.254), Assign Net Mask (default is 255.255.255.0), Assign Name
Server (default is 192.168.1.1), DHCP Start IP (default is 192.168.1.240),
DHCP End IP (default is 192.168.1.250) and choice Apply Interface on
HWLAN to made your DHCP server services available for wireless network,
at finally click NEXT at the bottom of this page to complete the modification
of this page.
Step 4: Configure IEEE 802.11b WLAN parameters (as shown in Figure 2-
9)
In this page, enter the Channel (default is 1), rts Threshold (default is 250),
frag Threshold (default is 1600), SSID (default is rb8100) and Station
Name (default is ap) that are suitable for your radio network and then you
can clicked radio button to disable WEP or enable 64/128 bit WEP services
(default is disable), if WEP is enabled, you must input corresponded Default
Key index and WEP Key. After that, click NEXT at the bottom of this page to
complete the modification of this page.
Step 5: Preview the configured setting of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-10)
This page will present the current settings of the RB to the system
administrator, the operator can easy to view all running configuration in here.
After that, click Save button to store the changes to the RB.
Step 6: Restart this RB (as shown in Figure 2-11)
In this page, you can click the RESTART button at the bottom of this page to
take effect the previous configuration changes.
2.2.5 Configure the RB as a Central RB with dynamic IP
address Ethernet
Step 1: Configure the operation role of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-6)
Click Quick Config, select Central Wireless Router/Bridge to setup this RB
that play with the Central RB role and then click NEXT at the bottom of this
page to complete the modification of this page.
Step 2: Configure the operation mode of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-7)
Click Quick Config, select Central Wireless Router to setup this RB
operated in routing mode, you also need to select the Ethernet connection
type in Dynamic IP address (DHCP Client), and then click NEXT at the
bottom of this page to complete the modification of this page.
Step 3: Configure TCP/IP parameters (as shown in Figure 2-13)
In this page, enter the Wireless interface IP (default is 192.168.1.1) and
Wireless interface Net Mask (default is 255.255.255.0) that are suitable for
your wireless network.
Figure 2-13
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Sometimes users have to configure correct network settings in Gateway and
DNS tab of your wireless client computers to surf the Internet, or you can
enable DHCP server services for all wireless clients (default DHCP server
setting of the RB is disable in wireless network). In general DHCP server
parameters segment, input Assign Default Gateway (default is
192.168.1.1), Assign Net Mask (default is 255.255.255.0), Assign Name
Server (default is 192.168.2.254), DHCP Start IP (default is
192.168.1.240), DHCP End IP (default is 192.168.1.250) and choice Apply
Interface on HWLAN to made your DHCP server services available for
wireless network, at finally click NEXT at the bottom of this page to complete
the modification of this page.
Step 4: Configure IEEE 802.11b WLAN parameters (as shown in Figure 2-
9)
In this page, enter the Channel (default is 1), rts Threshold (default is 250),
frag Threshold (default is 1600), SSID (default is rb8100) and Station
Name (default is ap) that are suitable for your radio network and then you
can clicked radio button to disable WEP or enable 64/128 bit WEP services
(default is disable), if WEP is enabled, you must input corresponded Default
Key index and WEP Key. After that, click NEXT at the bottom of this page to
complete the modification of this page.
Step 5: Preview the configured setting of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-10)
This page will present the current settings of the RB to the system
administrator, the operator can easy to view all running configuration in here.
After that, click Save button to store the changes to the RB.
Step 6: Restart this RB (as shown in Figure 2-11)
In this page, you can click the RESTART button at the bottom of this page to
take effect the previous configuration changes.
2.2.6 Configure the RB as a Central RB with static IP
address Ethernet
Step 1: Configure the operation role of this RB (as shown in Figure 2-6)
Click Quick Config, select Central Wireless Router/Bridge to setup this RB
that play with the Root AP role and then click NEXT at the bottom of this
page to complete the modification of this page.
Step 2: Configure the operation mode of this AP (as shown in Figure 2-7)
Click Quick Config, select Central Wireless Router to setup this RB
operated in routing mode, you also need to select the Ethernet connection
type in Static IP address (Fixed IP), and then click NEXT at the bottom of
this page to complete the modification of this page.
Step 3: Configure TCP/IP parameters (as shown in Figure 2-14)
Figure 2-14
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