Copyright Copyright © 2004 all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, adapted, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the supplier. About This Manual The purpose of this manual is for the setup of the 11Mbps Wireless LAN ODU. This manual, revised as version 4.0.3 in 2004, includes procedures assisting you in avoiding unforeseen problems.
FCC Cert ified Declarat ion: This device com plies wit h part 15 of t he FCC rules. Operat ion is subj ect t o t he follow ing t w o condit ions: ( 1) This device m ay not cause harm ful int erference and ( 2) t his device m ust accept any int erference received, including int er fer ence t hat m ay cause undesir ed oper at ion. Rem inder: To com ply wit h FCC part 15 rules, t he ODU m ust only be used as a syst em as FCC cert if ied.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................... 5 1-1 Features and Benefits............................................................................. 5 1-2 Applications .......................................................................................... 6 1-3 System Configurations ........................................................................... 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation........................................
Chapter 1 Introduction The Outdoor wireless LAN device – 11Mbps Wireless Outdoor Unit, are specially designed for Point-to-Point applications, offering long distance connections between buildings at a speed of up to 11Mbps. Fully compliant with IEEE802.11b standard, the Outdoor Unit (ODU) provides powerful features such as the Windows-based configuration utility, MAC address filtering, WEP security and more.
1-2 Applications The 11Mbps Wireless LAN ODU offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these: 1. Remote Access to Corporate Network Information E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation. 2. Difficult-to-Wire Environments Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to deploy. 3.
1-3 System Configurations The 11Mbps Wireless LAN ODU can be configured in a variety of network system configurations. Wireless Infrastructure In a wireless infrastructure, the ODU can act as a bridge. The ODU connects the wireless clients together. The ODU acts as a center point for all wireless communications. This would increase efficiency of the communications since the wireless adapters do not need to be within direct range of each other.
Point-to-Point The 11Mbps Wireless ODU provides ideal bridging solution for inter-building LANs connection. In an inter-building application, the 11Mbps ODU acts as a repeater, thus expanding and connecting corporate LANs with reliable and high speed connection.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes initial setup of the Wireless LAN ODU subsystem. 2-1 Product Kit Before installation, make sure that you the following items: u 11Mbps Wireless LAN ODU Kit…………..…………….……..x 1 u Power over Ethernet………………………………….…………x 1 u Power Adapter……………………………….…….……………x 1 u Power Cord………………………………………………………x 1 u Mounting kit..……………………………….…………………...x 1 u Product CD………………………………………………………x 1 u Quick Installation Guide……………………………….……….
2-3 Mechanical Description ODU: LED Indicator RJ-45(To POE) LED Indicator Product type 2.4GHz 0.1W 2.4GHz 0.5W/1W LED Indicator Power Power、Tx、Rx Waterproof RJ-45 connector Connect to the POE with SFTP cable. SFTP Cable This cable is attached to the ODU. The default SFTP cable length is 25 meter.
2-4 Hardware Installation Take the following steps to set up your ODU. n Connect the Ethernet Cable The 11Mbps Wireless LAN ODU supports 10/100M Ethernet connection. Connect the SFTP cable from the ODU to the RJ-45 connector of PoE (marked “To ODU”) for ODU connection. Then connect the other end of the POE with straight RJ-45 cable to a hub or a switch. Please note that, use the cross-over cable when you desire to connect the PoE of ODU to a PC.
Chapter 3 Configuring the ODU The 11Mbps Wireless LAN ODU is shipped with default parameters, which will be suitable for the typical Point-to-Point. You can still adjust configuration settings depending on how you would like to manage your wireless network. The 11Mbps Wireless ODU allows for configuration either via the configuration utility, known as Access Point Manager, TCP/IP (Telnet) connection or Web Management.
6. Double click Access Point icon to access its property dialog box. Enter the password in the entry field. The default password is “default”. 7. After entering the correct password, a configuration window appears. You will see the basic information of the ODU, such as MAC Address, Frequency Domain and Firmware Version. MAC Address: It is a hardware identification number that distinguishes the unit from others. Frequency Domain: The regulated operating frequency per country.
Wireless network traffic. Ethernet: You may monitor the TX/RX on the wired network. Wireless: You may monitor the TX/RX of the wireless network.
Wireless Error: This item offers detailed information on error wireless packets that the ODU receives and transmits. Receive: Packet FCS Errors: The number of wireless packets that fail during FCS transmission (Frame Check Status when accessing the wired network. No Buffer: The number of wireless packets that the ODU ignores due to insufficient memory. Received WEP Errors: The number of wireless packets that have WEP encryption errors.
Configuration The configuration tab contains 5 following items for you to make changes for the ODU. General: AP name: In this entry field, you may enter any name. This will enable you to manage your ODU with more ease if you have multiple ODU on the network. IEEE802.11: Radio Mode: The Wireless LAN ODU can operate total of 5 radio modes: Ø Wireless LAN Access Point (AP): Enables the ODU to act as a wireless bridge connecting to your network backbone.
Connect the ODU (SAI) to a PC with a cross over RJ-45 cable, and it is able to access the network via ODU. Ø Station Adapter – Ad-Hoc (SAA): Served as a wireless station (Ad-hoc). Connecting to a PC with a cross-over RJ-45 cable, the station adapter along with other wireless stations can establish a small wireless network without ODUs. Ø Station Adapter – 802.11 Ad-Hoc (SAA2): Similar to SAA, the ODU acts as a wireless stations (Ad-Hoc). The only difference is that this Ad-Hoc mode complies with 802.
that another station is already using the wireless medium. When these two stations send data at the same time, they might collide when arriving simultaneously at the ODU. The collision will most certainly result in a loss of messages for both stations. Thus, the RTS Threshold mechanism will provide the solution to prevent data collisions. When the RTS is activated, the station and its ODU will use a Request to Send/Clear to Send protocol (RTS/CTS).
Administration: You may change the default password by entering the new password. password in the Confirm Change field to make the new setting take affect. Enter the new IP Address: To enable remote access to the ODU using Telnet or Web Management, you must assign an IP address to the ODU. You may also assign other related Internet addressing options, such as subnet mask or gateway address. Consult your network administrator to obtain an available IP address. (Default setting is 192.168.1.
If data transmission with high security is required on your network, it is recommended that the WEP encryption be used. To activate the WEP encryption, select Configuration, go to the WEP tab, and do the following: Pull down the WEP Encryption menu and select WEP64 or WEP128. You may identify up to 4 different encryption keys and select one of them to encrypt your transmission data.
WEP128 Key Setting NOTE: The WEP key must be set up exactly the same on the ODU as they are on other wireless client stations. For example, if you set “MyKey” for the ODU, the same WEP Key “MyKey” must be assigned to other client stations. Upgrade This item is used for uploading the newest firmware of the ODU. You may either enter the file name in the entry field or browse the file by clicking the Open File button. For information about the release of the newest firmware, contact your local reseller.
With the Access Control enabled, you can authorize wireless units to access the Access Point by identifying the MAC address of the wireless devices that are allowed access to transmit data. Further more, the Bandwidth control function allows you to control the upstream/downstream bandwidth per client basis. Note that, only when the MAC addresses of the wireless stations are in the Access Control Table, they will be able to access network via Access Point.
The 802.1x authentication (EAP) is designed to enhance the security of wireless networks. The 802.1x provides an authentication framework for wireless LANs, allowing a user to be authenticated by a central authority. For wireless LANs, it also provides centralized, server-based authentication of end users. The standard is flexible enough to allow multiple authentication algorithms, and because it is an open standard, multiple vendors can innovate and offer enhancements. For wireless LANs, the 802.
3-2 Using the Web Management The built- in Web Management provides you with a user- friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your ODU. An ODU with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.1.1) will allow you to monitor and configure the ODU. 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter the available IP address of your ODU in the Address field (e.g. http://192.168.1.1). You will have access to the Wireless LAN Access Point Web Pages of the ODU. 3. Enter the password to login to the ODU.
Information General This item displays the general information of the ODU such as the MAC address, Frequency Domain, and Firmware Version. Statistics This item displays the Ethernet and wireless network traffic.
Configuration General You may make the settings on the ODU such as AP Name, AP Mode, ESSID, Channel, RTS Threshold, Fragment Threshold, TX Rate and Password. WEP To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the 11Mbps Wireless LAN ODU offers WEP (Wired Equivalency Privacy). You can set up 4 encryption keys but choose one key to encrypt your data.
Access Control The Access Control Table enables you to restrict wireless stations accessing the ODUs by identifying the MAC address of the wireless devices. Upgrade Here, you can upload the newest firmware of the ODU. You may either enter the file name in the entry field or browse the file by clicking the Browse button.
3-3 Using the Telnet The ODU can be configured via the command prompt console with TCP/IP: Telnet (TCP/IP) Connection: Assign an available IP address to your ODU through the RS232 connection or Access Point Utility and then telnet into the ODU anywhere to get access to the ODU console. Thus, you will be able to make the configuration via the TCP/IP connection. 1. Telnet to your ODU. A window will show up. 2. Enter the password. The default password is “default”.
info* Display some basic information of the ODU, for example, firmware version, frequency domain, etc. stat Display the statistical values of the operation of the ODU, for example, association status, LAN/WLAN interface load, etc. ping ip_addr [num_pings] [data_size] Ping (ICMP echo) to an ip_addr host with optional num_pings times with optional data size in a length of data_size.
set List the configuration information.
To change factory default settings, type “set xxx (parameter) xxxx (value). For example, set essid “Your Network” command will set the ESSID as Your Network . Remember that, a 'save ' command is required for changes to take effect. Always reset your ODU with the “reset” command. The following is a list of parameters you can make changes on the ODU. Parameter Description Default Value apname A textual name for the identification of the ODU.
frag_threshold ip_address ip_netmask ip_gateway The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary. Data will be transmitted in fragments which its size does not exceed this value. Range of value: 256~2432. The IP address of the ODU. The subnet mask address of the ODU. The default gateway address of the ODU. 2432 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.254 save Save your new configuration. Remember that the “save” command is required every time you make the new configuration.
Access Control auth mode | add | del | list| clear The 'auth' command contains sub-commands that allow you to manage the access control (MAC address filter) of the ODU. The access control table consists of a list for you to control the accessibility of any wireless stations or repeaters. The sub-commands are listed below: mode open | allow: set the access control mode.
WEP Keys wep mode | set | list The 'wep' command contains sub-commands that allow you to mana ge the data encryption (WEP, wired equivalent privacy) function provided with the ODU. The sub-commands are listed as follows: mode disable | wep64: set the access control mode. The following are the definition of each data encryption mode. • none: no encryption (default) • wep64: use 64-bit WEP data encryption • wep128: use 128-bit WEP data encryption set key1 key_text: set WEP Key#1 as key_text.
Appendix A: Channels Conversion Table 802.
Appendix B: FCC Certified Systems FCC ID#: QZGBL3006F-001 FCC Certified Systems consist of: Ø BL3006F WLAN ODU,PoE,Power Adapter,Power Cord,SFTP Cable Ø Outdoor Antenna Ø UTP RJ-45 Cable The WLAN ODU has passed the FCC regulations: FCC part 15, subpart C(2002) Authorized Antennas Model Antenna Type Antenna Gain(dBi) Max EIRP(dBm) KBNT2418-16 Flat Panel 18 Peak output need only be reduced by 1 dB for every 3dB of antenna gain above 6dBi Note: Cable calculation must be performed using 2.
Appendix C: Troubleshooting If there is no signal output, please check the following item: 1. Check whether the LED indicator on the PoE and ODU is on. If not, it means there is problem with the power component. (1) Check if the power cord is correctly connected with the power adapter and the power outlet. (2) Check if there is electricity on power outlet. 2. Check if the connection between antenna and WLAN ODU is correct, or whether the connector is loose or not. 3.