Silex Technology ETHBG Users Manual

EtherBridge

Ethernet to Wireless Client Adapter

Installation and User’s Guide

Part Number 40177-100

Revision X1

Notice

TROY GROUP, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TROY shall not be liable for any errors contained in this manual or for any damages resulting from loss of use, data profits, or any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of TROY products or services.

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with this guide, 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 or her own expense, will be required to take whatever measures will be required to correct the interference.

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User’s Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction...................................................................................1

Package Contents ........................................................................1

EtherBridge Adapter Components................................................2

Restoring Factory Default Settings............................................... 2

LED Status Indicators...................................................................3

Installing the EtherBridge Adapter Hardware ...............................4

Configuring the EtherBridge Adapter............................................5

Installing the EtherBridge Utility....................................................5

EtherBridge Utility Menus.............................................................6

Web Browser Configuration........................................................10

Upgrading the EtherBridge Firmware.........................................11

Obtaining Technical Support ......................................................12

Returning Products.....................................................................13

Contacts......................................................................................14

Safety and Regulatory Notices...................................................15

Declaration of Conformity...........................................................17

Regulatory Information ...............................................................18

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TROY Installation Instructions

(FOR USE WITH TROY ETHERBRIDGE ADAPTERS)

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Introduction

The TROY EtherBridge Adapter is an Ethernet-to-wireless adapter that converts any 10/100 Ethernet-enabled device to an 802.11b wireless client device.

Package Contents

NOTE: If any of the above items are missing or damaged, contact TROY.

the TROY EtherBridge Installation CD.

 TROY EtherBridge Adapter  5-Volt Power Supply  Ethernet Crossover Cable  Universal Mounting Kit (for attaching the EtherBridge adapter to

a convenient location)

 Desktop Mounting kit (for placing the EtherBridge adapter on a

desktop surface)

 User’s Guide (This booklet)  TROY EtherBridge Installation CD

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EtherBridge Adapter Components

 Power Connector – The power supply cable plugs into this

connector.

 LED Status Indicators – used to indicate the operational status of

the EtherBridge adapter. Refer to the table below for detailed LED status light descriptions.

 LAN Port – used for connecting the EtherBridge adapter to any

10baseT or 100baseTX Ethernet connection (an Ethernet card, hub, router, or other wired access point) for network access. You must use the included Ethernet crossover cable (or any other crossover cable) when you directly connect two devices (such as a PC, printer, or other Ethernet-enabled device) without the use of a hub or switch.

 Reset Button – used to restore the EtherBridge adapter to factory

default settings.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

The TROY EtherBridge Adapter can be reset to factory default settings by performing the following steps:

1. Disconnect power from the EtherBridge Adapter. Press and hold the reset button for three seconds while reapplying power to the device.

2. Release the reset button as soon as the WLAN LED is blinking and the LAN LED is off.

3. Press and hold the reset button again for approximately ten seconds.

4. Release the reset button as soon as the WLAN and LAN LEDs begin flashing rapidly.

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LED Status Indicators

The front panel of the EtherBridge adapter provides three LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicators for easy monitoring. The following table defines the function of each LED.

Label Color State Description

PWR GREEN

WLAN GREEN

LAN GREEN

ON The device is receiving power. OFF The device is not receiving power. ON The device is associated to a wireless

access point and has wireless LAN

activity. OFF No wireless LAN activity. Blinking Wired LAN activity. OFF No wired LAN activity. ON Ethernet link established.

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Installing the EtherBridge Adapter Hardware

1. Connect the EtherBridge to any 10/100 Ethernet connection.

NOTE: Use the included Ethernet crossover cable when directly connecting two devices together (such as a PC, printer, or other Ethernet-enabled device) without the use of hub or switch.

2. Connect the power supply adapter to the power socket on the EtherBridge adapter, and plug the other end of the power supply into a suitable electrical outlet.

3. Mount the EtherBridge adapter on either the desktop or other convenient location:

 Desktop mount – attach the adhesive rubber feet (provided in

the desktop mounting kit) to the bottom of the EtherBridge adapter as shown below.

 Universal mount – peel off the protective backing from the

Velcro strips (provided in the universal mounting kit) and attach one strip on each side of the product label as shown below.

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