SystemBase WiComm User Manual

WiComm

Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Adapter

Installation and User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................................4

Package Contents.......................................................................................................................4

Windows™ System Requirements ................................................................................................4

Other Operating Systems ............................................................................................................4

Wireless Requirements ...............................................................................................................5

WiComm Installation ...................................................................................................................5

Configure the Network Settings on your Computer...................................................................6

Configure the WiComm............................................................................................................8

Web Browser Interface ..........................................................................................................15

Command Line Console Configuration...................................................................................15

Connecting to your network enabled device...............................................................................16

Verifying Successful Installation ................................................................................................16

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................16

Push Button Function...........................................................................................................177

LED Indicators.....................................................................................................................177

Where to Get Help...................................................................................................................188

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Introduction

The WiComm Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Adapter allows you to easily add 802.11 b/g wireless
capabilities to any Ethernet product. It is ideal for connecting Ethernet enabled printers, scanners,
and multifunction printers (MFPs) to a wireless network without having to change drivers or
management utilities. The WiComm also brings 802.11 b/g wireless capabilities to Ethernet
enabled product such as desktop or laptop computers, point of sale terminals, medical devices,
and networked industrial control devices.

Once configured, the WiComm is platform independent so it will work with any operating system
and any network device. It provides Ethernet pass-through to the wireless network for network
features already provided by your Ethernet enabled device. The WiComm includes an RJ-45
connector for an auto-sensing 10/100 Ethernet, a reset button, a power connector, LEDs for
status indication, 802.11b/g WLAN connectivity, and a serial port for configuration or diagnostics.

Package Contents

• WiComm Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Adapter

• Power supply adapter

• WiComm Documentation and Management Utilities CD

• Crossover Ethernet Cable

Windows™ System Requirements

To configure the settings of the WiComm using the provided ExtendView Utility in Windows, your
Windows-based system should include the following components:

• A PC with a 133 MHz or higher processor

• Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, or 2003 server operating system

• At least 64 MB of RAM (memory)

• At least 10 MB of free hard disk space (to install the software)

• A CD-ROM drive (to load the software)

• An Internet connection (for online product registration)

Other Operating Systems

Users can access the configuration settings for the WiComm through a standard web browser by
entering the IP address of the WiComm into the address bar.

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Wireless Requirements

The WiComm allows you to connect to a wireless network consisting of either of the following:

• An 802.11b/g-compatible wireless-enabled PC connected directly to the WiComm
(Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer Mode).

• An 802.11b/g-compatible wireless access point that allows wireless and wired
Ethernet-enabled computers to connect to the serial server.

To configure the WiComm to communicate with your wireless network, you will need the following
information from your wireless network administrator:

• Wireless Mode used (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc)

• The SSID (service set identifier) for your wireless network.

• Wireless Security Settings (WEP/WPA keys, 802.1x settings, etc.)

WiComm Installation

Follow the steps below to install the WiComm.
Important: Before attempting to use the wireless connection with the WiComm, you must verify

that your Ethernet enabled device is able to connect directly with the wired LAN. If you can not
connect to the device on a wired LAN, you will not be able to connect to it and access it from the
wireless network. For details on configuring the networking functions of your Ethernet enabled
device, please see your device’s documentation.

1. Connect the WiComm to a computer’s RJ-45 Ethernet connection using the included
Ethernet cable. The WiComm Ethernet port supports MDIX (Automatic Crossover) so you
can use any crossover or standard Ethernet cable, but you will want to connect it directly
to the computer.

Important: Do not connect the WiComm to a hub or a switch. It is designed to
connect with one Ethernet address and could cause network loop-back issues if
connecting from a hub or switch to a wireless network.

2. Plug the WiComm power supply adapter into a suitable AC receptacle, and then plug the
power supply cable into the WiComm. The WiComm will run through a sequence of
power-up diagnostics for a few seconds.

3. Configure the WiComm to associate with your access point or wireless network.
Note: The WiComm will only allow configuration from one network interface at a time.

While both network interfaces (wired and wireless) are enabled to transmit and receive
raw packets, only one interface can be active for configuration (HTTP, Telnet or SNMP)
purposes at a time. The default interface is wired, but it can be changed to the wireless
interface by depressing the button on the back of the WiComm for less than 5 seconds or
in the software configuration using either ExtendView or the web browser interface.

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Configure the Network Settings on your Computer

The default IP Address of the WiComm is 169.254.111.111. You should set your computer to

automatically receive an IP Address so it will acquire an Auto-IP Address in order to be on the
same subnet as the WiComm to configure it. Below are the instructions for configuring a Windows
XP PC:

1. Click on Start, and then Control Panel. Go to Network Connections.

2. Right-Click on your Local Area Network connection and select Properties.