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83-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESRange, open air (LW004A, LW010A)—Up to 7 miles (10 km)Antenna diversity—LW001A, LW002A, LW003A, L
983-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESMobility ModeWireless stations may be used in three differentMobility Modes:MobileThe station mo
993-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESA mobile station, however, will continuously checkfor a better Hub, and try to roam to a better
1003-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESUsing one antenna as opposed to a set of two mayreduce the effective range due to multipathprob
1013-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESTo set the Hub WLAN parameters:1. From the System Configuration menu, type 3.The WLAN Paramete
1023-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES2. From the WLAN Parameters menu select therequired item as follows:Type 1 to set the Hopping
1033-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESTable 5-1. WLAN Parameters.Hopping Sequence 1 - 22Network ID Enter up to 32 printable ASCII ch
1043-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 5-10. Current WLAN Parameters.
1053-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES5.1.6 STATIONCONTROLMENUThe Station Control menu allows you to performthe following functions:
1063-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESPositive BridgingYou can select one of three bridge modes for theLW001A Hub:0 = Positive Bridgi
1073-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESTo access the Station Control menu:1. From the System Configuration menu, select4. The Statio
93-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStandards—IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1d, Transparent to network protocols (IP, IPX,Appletalk, OSI, NetB
1083-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES5.2 Access Control MenuThe Access Control menu allows the NetworkAdministrator to limit access
1093-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESTable 5-3. Access Control Menu Parameters. Change Access Rights Type in the PasswordChange Use
1103-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESChange User PasswordDefaultFactory set as userOperation A new password can be entered by any us
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103-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESSecurity (LW004A, LW010A):Encryption—802.11 compatibleAuthentication—Network ID, PasswordManagem
113-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESManagement (LW003A, LW009A):SNMP agent—MIB-1 and II, bridge MIB, PrivateMIBWired Ethernet, seria
123-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESDimensions5.1”H x 3.4”W x 1.2”D (13 x 8.6 x 3 cm)Weight1 lb. (0.45 kg)EnvironmentalOperating tem
133-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESApprovals (LW001A, LW005A, LW007A):UL 19.50FCC Part 15ETS 300-328VDE Class BCEApprovals (LW002A,
143-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES2. Quick Start Setup andOperation for the HubUse the following steps to get up and running with
153-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES4. Check the function of the Hub using the front-panel LED indicators as follows:• PWR—Power su
163-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES3. Introduction3.1 The 3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet Product LineThe Wireless Ethernet product line
173-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESThe LW001A and LW007A function exactly thesame way, but the LW001A has permanently attachedanten
183-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 3-1. Wireless Ethernet Hub (LW001A or LW007A) Installed on Wall.The Wireless Ethernet Hu
193-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 3-2. Wireless Ethernet Hub (LW001A or LW007A)Installed on Shelf.
203-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESWIRELESSETHERNETWORKSTATIONADAPTER(LW002A ORLW008A)The LW002A is a wireless LAN adapter that con
213-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 3-3. Workstation Adapter (LW002A or LW008A).The network stays connected while you roambe
223-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESWIRELESSETHERNET4-PORTWORKSTATIONADAPTER(LW003A ORLW009A)The Wireless Ethernet 4-Port Workstatio
233-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESThe 4-Port Workstation Adapter contains anembedded SNMP agent and software downloadingcapabiliti
243-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESWIRELESSBRIDGE(LW004A ORLW010A)The Wireless Bridge (LW004A) is a high-speed, wide-range wireless
253-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESPCMCIA WIRELESSADAPTER(LW006A)The LW006A adapter, which is covered in detail in aseparate user m
263-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 3-5. PCMCIA Wireless Adapter (LW006A).WIRELESSBRIDGE FORPCMCIA ADAPTER(LW005A)The Wirele
273-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES3.2 Features of Wireless Ethernet LANs• Saves cabling costs—The wireless Ethernet LANsaves you
13-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONANDINDUSTRY CANADARADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis eq
283-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES• Workstation mobility—Notebook and pen-basedcomputer users can roam throughout theWireless Ethe
293-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES4. Setting Up the LAN4.1 Installing the HubFollow these steps:• Check the package contents.• C
303-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES• A monitor connector cable. (This is forconnecting the Hub and the WorkstationAdapter [LW002A,
313-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESAntennasMake sure the antennas are extended vertically inrelation to the floor.Central LocationI
323-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESHeat SourcesKeep the Hub well away from sources of heat,such as radiators, air-conditioners etc.
333-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 3: Connect the Hub to the Power Supply• Connect the supplied power transformer toan externa
343-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 4: Connect the Hub to the Ethernet BackboneAttach one end of a regular (uncrossed) Ethernet
353-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-3. Connecting the Hub to the Ethernet Backbone.Step 5: Check Hub Functionality Using L
363-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-4. Front-Panel LED Indicators.PWR (Power supply; Power-on test)Off—During power-onBlin
373-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESLOAD (L,M,H) (No. of associated stations)No stations1-4 stations5-8 stations9 or more stationsQL
23-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESNORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD1. Todas las
383-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESVerifying the Ethernet ConnectionOnce the Hub is connected to an Ethernet outlet,the ETHR LED on
393-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES• Workstation Adapter (LW002A or LW008A),complete with two omnidirectional antennas.• 5 VDC powe
403-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-6. Connecting to the Power Supply.
413-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 3: Connect the Adapter to your computer orworkstation.• Connect the RJ-45 connector at one
423-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 4: Position Your AdapterYou will get the best results if you choose a positionfor your Adap
433-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES• Ethernet activity detected.• Reception quality.Figure 4-8. Front-Panel LED Indicators.Front-P
443-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESQLT (L, M, H))Very-low-quality receptionLow-quality receptionMedium-quality receptionHigh-qualit
453-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES4.3 Installing the 4-Port Workstation Adapter (LW003A orLW009A)The 4-Port Workstation Adapter (
463-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-9. Front and Back Panels of the 4-Port WorkstationAdapter.
473-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 2: Connect the Adapter to the power supply.• Connect the power transformer to an externalpo
33-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calorcomo radiadores, r
483-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 3: Connect the 4-Port Adapter to your computer orworkstation.• Connect the RJ-45 connector
493-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-11. Connecting the Adapter to a Workstation.
503-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 4: Position the 4-Port AdapterYou will get the best results if you keep the followingpoints
513-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 5: Check functionality using the LED indicators.LEDs on the front and back panels of the Ad
523-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESBack-panel LED indicators:• Power supply and self-test.• Wireless LAN link established bysynchro
533-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESPWR (Power supply; Power-on test):Off—During power-onBlinks—After failed power-onOn—After succes
543-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESQLT (L, M, H))Very-low-quality receptionLow-quality receptionMedium-quality receptionHigh-qualit
553-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES4.4 Installing the Wireless Bridge (LW004A or LW010A)The Wireless Bridge (LW004A or LW010A) is
563-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-14. Front Panel of the Wireless Bridge.Step 2: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the powe
573-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-15. Connecting to the Power Supply.Step 3: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Hub or t
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583-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES• Connect the RJ-45 connector on the other endof the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Hub orto any
593-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 4: Position the Wireless Bridge and the AntennasYou will get the best results if you choose
603-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESStep 5: Check functionality using the LED indicators.The following aspects of Wireless Bridgefun
613-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFront-panel LED indicators:PWR (Power supply; Power-on test):Off—During power-onBlinks—After fai
623-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESQLT (L, M, H))Very-low-quality receptionLow-quality receptionMedium-quality receptionHigh-qualit
633-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES4.5 Setting Up a Basic Wireless Ethernet CellA basic Wireless Ethernet cell consists of an Hub
643-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-18. Basic Wireless Ethernet Cell.To set up a basic Wireless Ethernet cell:1. Place th
653-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESUse the LED Indicators on the front panel ofthe Workstation Adapter to check the receivedsignal
663-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES- Wood, glass plastic and bricks reflect part ofthe radio signals and allow part of the signals
673-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES• Distance Between Cells—The distance betweenthe cells varies according to the floor plan ofthe
53-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESContents1. Specifications...972. Quick-Start Setup and
683-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-20. Overlapping Wireless Ethernet Cells in OfficeEnvironment.3. Closed Indoor Areas—A
693-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESSuggested maximum distance between Huband workstation: 1000 m (3200 ft.)With high-gain antennas
703-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESTo set up two overlapping Wireless Ethernet cells:1. Install the first Hub wireless Ethernet as
713-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES6. Temporarily disconnect the first Hub fromthe power supply. Verify a high to mediumreceived r
723-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-21. Basic Wireless Ethernet Cell.Once the Adapters establish association, you cancommu
733-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES4.8 Associating with Other HubsWhen two or more adjacent Hubs are positionedclose enough to e
743-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-22. Associating with Different Hubs.4.9 AntennasThe Wireless Hub, Workstation Adapter
753-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESThe Wireless Hub (LW007A), Workstation Adapter(LW008A), 4-Port Workstation Adapter (LW009A),and
763-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESUSA (LW011A)5 meters RG-214 cable complete with assembledsections and connectors:• SMA male conn
773-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESEurope (LW011AE)3 meters RG-58 cable complete with assembledconnectors:• SMA male connector on o
63-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES5.1 Accessing Advanced SetupFunctions ...805.1.1 Hub Ma
783-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES• SMA male connector on the other endconnects to antenna.Figure 4-24. One LW012A 8.5 dBi unidir
793-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES• SMA male connector on the other endconnects to antenna.• Range: 900 mPROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS
803-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES5. Advanced Setup5.1 Accessing Advanced Setup FunctionsThe Wireless Ethernet product line has
813-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESLocal MonitorThe local monitor allows you to access the Hubparameters from an ASCII ANSI termina
823-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 5-2. Connecting Terminal Cable to COM Port with a 25-PinConnector.
833-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESTo access the advanced setup functions with a localmonitor:You can access the advanced setup fun
843-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESThe Terminal screen appears.Figure 5-3. Terminal Icon in Windows Program Manager.
853-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES5. Select Communication from the Setup menu.The communication dialog box opens.Figure 5-4. Win
863-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES6. Select the following settings:Baud rate 9600Data bits 8Stop bits 1Parity
873-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES5.1.1 HUBMAINMENUWhen the Hub Advanced Setup screen appears,the main menu is displayed, giving
73-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES1. SpecificationsNOTEAll specifications apply to Hub models LW001A,LW005A, and LW007A, Adapter
883-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES1.4 Station Control Menu1.4.1 System Reset1.4.2 Set Factory Defaults1.4.3 Enable AppleTalk Tunn
893-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES5.1.2 SYSTEMCONFIGURATIONMENUSYou can access all the items needed to configureyour Wireless Eth
903-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES5.1.3 CURRENTSTATIONPARAMETERS• Station H/W Address—Displays the WirelessEthernet product’s uni
913-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 5-6. Terminal Screen Showing Current Station Parameters.5.1.4 IP RELATEDITEMSThe Wirele
923-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESAll addresses may be set using regular IP addressnotation (four bytes separated by periods), tog
933-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 5-7. Terminal Screen Showing IP MenuEthAirNet (Hub),Integration’s PC — $Revision: 1.144
943-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 5-8. IP Addresses’ Current Values.To change one of the IP addresses:1. In the selected
953-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES5.1.5 WLAN PARAMETERSThe WLAN Parameters Menu contains the followingsub-menus:Hopping Sequence
963-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESOperation Changes to this parameter will become effective fromthe next reset.Network ID The Netw
973-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESOperation Changes to this parameter will become effectiveupon the next reset.Maximum Data RateTh
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