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W500. Liability While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH cannot assume liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this document and is only liable within the scope of its terms of sale and delivery.
It represents a complete solution for wireless networking and is very easy to configure and operate without any special prior technical knowledge. This Man- ual contains instructions for installing and configuring W500. Please read this Manual thoroughly before you install and use this product. This way you will be able to derive the maximum benefit from the functionality of the device.
Introduction System Configurations W500 can be set up for a wealth of network systems configurations. Wireless Infrastructure In a wireless infrastructure, W500 acts as an access point (AP) with repeater. The access point links wireless clients with one another. Here the AP is at the center of all wireless communication.
If any of these parts are missing or damaged, please contact your vendor for further assistance. System Requirements Required for installing W500: 1. A power socket (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) for power supply to the access point. 2. An Ethernet network.
Hardware Installation Mechanical Description Top side of W500: User Manual...
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Hardware Installation The following table describes the LEDs and their significance: Color Description designation Steady green Power supply established. LINK Orange : 10 Mbps connection established at LAN port. : Sending or receiving data via LINKING the LAN port. Green : 100 Mbps connection established at LAN port.
Decide on the location of W500 before installation. The location must be care- fully selected in order to ensure the best radio range for W500. The most favor- able location for installing W500 is usually at the center of the required radio coverage area.
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Supply a self-test. Wait for around a minute until the WLAN LED is lit steady and W500 switches to normal operation. The W500 access point must only be operated with the approved power supply unit supplied. Note Defining Settings for...
IP address. 1. Connect your computer wireless or via a cable to W500. Please set a fixed IP address on your computer. It must be in the range 192.168.0.X, whereby "X" must not be 254 or 252. If you wish to establish a wireless connection, you first have to set the configuration described below in the computer.
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USER PASSWORD The web-based configuration program offers you several options for monitoring and configuring W500. After logging on you arrive at the homepage. Here you find the buttons Status, System, Wireless LAN, Management and Monitoring. The main menu con- tains links to all parts of the web configuration interface.
Configuration 3.1.1 Status The S page offers a brief description of the device and its status. The dis- TATUS played device status includes D , IP S and W EVICE NFORMATION ETTINGS IRELESS ETTINGS Figure 3-1: Status User Manual...
: The device name serves to identify your access point. The de- EVICE SETTINGS fault is W500 plus the 6 last digits of the MAC address. This makes it easier for you to manage your access point if there are several APs in your network.
Configuration Wireless 3.2.1 WPS Settings The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) specification is overseen by the Wi-Fi Alli- ance and primarily serves to simplify setup and management of security func- tions for Wi-Fi networks. The access point supports three WPS configuration methods: Client's PIN, AP's PIN Push...
WPS program. In this case, start the process start from the wireless client WPS program. Push Button W500 supports software PBC (calling up WPS mode from a software button) and hardware PBC (calling up WPS mode by pressing a button on the device).
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Configuration Figure 3-4: Wireless settings User Manual...
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Configuration Fields in the General Settings menu Field Description Define in which mode the wireless module of PERATION your device is to be operated Selectable parameters: – Access point: Your device serves as an access point in your network. – Bridge: Your device serves as a wireless bridge in your network.
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ETWORK used by access points and stations, which is unique for a WLAN. The standard SSID is funkwerk-ec. To change this, please enter the required name of the wireless network. The SSID must consist of a maximum of 32 ASCII characters.
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Configuration Fields in the WDS Settings menu Field Description MAC A The MAC address of the device. OCAL DDRESS Enter the MAC address of the peer device in a EMOTE ADDRESS 1-4: format valid for MAC addresses (six hexadecimal character pairs). Figure 3-5: Advanced settings User Manual...
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Configuration Fields in the Advanced Settings menu Field Description Enter the time in milliseconds between sending EACON ERIOD two beacons. This value is transferred to Beacon and Probe Response Frames. The default value is 100 msec. Select whether communication between the NTRA CELL EPEATING...
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Configuration Field Description WMM: Select whether WMM (Wireless Multimedia) is to be enabled for wireless network voice or video data prioritization, in order to always attain the best possible transmission quality for time- critical applications. DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) or IEEE802.1d data prioretization is supported.
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Configuration Field Description The underlying transmission rate should be ANAGEMENT selected dependent on the speed of the wireless network. The value determines this transmission rate. From the drop-down menu select Best, to always achieve the highest possible transmission rate. The preamble defines the length of the PLCP REAMBLE synchronization field...
Configuration Field Description Specify the maximum size above which the data RAGMENTATION packages are fragmented (i.e. divided into smaller units). Low values in this field are recommended in areas with poor reception and interference. Values are possible between 256 and 2346 The default value is 2346 bytes.
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Configuration Field Description 802.1x authentication: ECURITY IEEE 802.1x is a standard for network access control (port-based), specially introduced for distributing cryptographic keys in a wireless network. The access point supports IEEE 802.1x to repel non-authorized users and to check the authorization of users with RADIUS so that authorized users obtain access to the network and services.
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Configuration Field Description You can also input the P manually: ASSPHASE ASSPHRASE WEP: Enter five ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal values (between 0-9, a-f and A-F). 128- WEP:Enter 13 ASCII characters or hexadecimal values (between 0-9, a-f and A-F). 152- WEP: Enter 16 ASCII characters or 32 hexadecimal values (between 0-9, a-f and A-F).
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Configuration Figure 3-7: Security WEP User Manual...
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Configuration Field Description WEP: ECURITY 802.11 defines the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security standard. The widely use WEP standard has been shown to be susceptible. Hence, the WPA or WPA2 pre-shared key should preferably be used. : Requires no authentication, as it allows UTHENTICATION the participation of all the devices in the network without a previous security check.
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Configuration The WEP passphrase must be exactly the same for wireless clients and W500. If you define 0011223344 for W500, you also have to assign all other client stations the WEP passphrase 0011223344. Note WPA & WPA2 W500 offers WPA and WPA2 setting options for even higher security in wireless network operation.
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Configuration Field Description ECURITY WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) offers additional protection with dynamic keys, based on the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and offering authentication of users’ PSK (Pre Shared Keys) or the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) with 802.1x (e.g. RADIUS). Authentication via EAP is generally used in large wireless LAN installations, as this requires an authentication service in the form of a server...
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You can select between renewal after a certain period of time or on receipt and/or transmission of a certain number of packets. The default status of this function is disabled. WPA Authentication W500 offers two selection options: Enterprise (RADIUS) Personal (Pre- Mode: Shared Key).
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Configuration WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK The security modes are available both in pure form, as well as in mixed form. Note Figure 3-9: WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK security Windows XP as a client operating system requires at least SP2 and update KB 893357 for WPA2.
Configuration 3.2.4 MAC Address Filter The MAC address filter allows the configuration of the AP such that the access point only allows certain wireless stations exclusive access or selected stations are denied this access. To enable the WPS filter function, click the check box beside Enable.
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Configuration Figure 3-10: MAC Address Filter User Manual...
Figure 3-11: Password To change the current password, select in the Management section the op- tion Password on the left hand side. Enter the new password for W500 into the field N . Repeat en- ASSWORD try in the field R .
ONFIGURATION configuration file. : The Reset button clears all user-entered configu- ACK TO ACTORY EFAULTS ration settings and resets the device back to its factory default settings. ■ : funkwerk ASSWORD ■ LAN IP A : 192.168.0.252 DDRESS User Manual...
On this page you can upgrade the firmware via the Web. Figure 3-13: Firmware Import With Firmware Import you can update the W500 firmware to the latest version. Please ensure that you have downloaded the latest and correct firmware from...
Configuration Monitoring 3.4.1 Logs You can view log entries and alarm messages on the screen. As soon as the log table is full, new log entries replace the oldest entries. Figure 3-14: Log List Click Refresh to update the log table. Click Clear Log to delete all the entries.
Configuration 3.4.2 Statistics Figure 3-15: Statistics The A specifies after how many seconds the display UTOMATIC EFRESH NTERVAL of statistical information is refreshed. Set Interval changes the number of sec- onds depending on the entry; Stop halts the refreshing process. Under E the number of packets or bytes sent or received via the RJ45 THERNET...
Configuration 3.4.3 List of Associated Devices Figure 3-16: List of Associated Devices The list of associated devices (A ) shows those WLAN clients SSOCIATION LIST that are connected to the SSID of the AP. The list displays the serial number (#), the MAC address of the WLA client (MAC ), the IP address of the WLA client (IP A ), the signal strength of DDRESS...
To establish the connection with the web browser, log in with user name and password (the standard IP address is 192.168.0.252, the standard user name is admin and the standard password is funkwerk). The language can also be selected on the Login page (English or German).
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-2: Login 4.1.2 Navigation Menu The initial setting is made in W LAN - W . Figure 4-3 IRELESS IRELESS ETTINGS shows the navigation menu from the left section of the screen. User Manual...
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-3: Navigation bar 4.1.3 Setting Operation Mode Here (W LAN - W W500 is assigned the O IRELESS IRELESS ETTINGS PERATION Bridge. User Manual...
In turn, the bridge mode is also selected on the second W500 and the MAC address of the first bridge is specified. Confirm with OK.
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Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-5: Entry of the MAC address Setting the Security Mode In bridge mode, only the security mode WEP is supported. Note Configuration takes place in W LAN - S . In Figure 4-6 configura- IRELESS ECURITY tion with WEP is shown.
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios able WEP key (default key is WEP 1) must be configured. Follow the instructions on the screen. Confirm with OK. Figure 4-6: Security Mode 4.1.5 Checking Status On the Status page (menu item S in the navigation bar) the operation TATUS mode entries and the WLAN status show that the configuration of the bridge and...
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-7: Status Access Point Mode with WPA2-PSK and MAC Filter In this mode clients are connected via WLAN to the access point. They can then communicate with other WLAN clients or clients in the wired LAN. User Manual...
The standard IP address is 192.168.0.252, the standard user name admin and the standard password funkwerk. The language can also be selected on the Lo- gin page (English or German).
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-9: Login 4.2.2 Navigation Menu In the menu on the left hand side in W LAN the item W IRELESS IRELESS ETTINGS is selected. User Manual...
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-10: Navigation bar 4.2.3 Setting Operation Mode The O is selected as AP. The N (SSID) must also PERATION ETWORK be configured. This can be made visible or invisible. In Wireless Mode it can be determined whether 802.11b, 802.11g or both (Auto) are supported.
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Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-11: General settings must be enabled in the A . On conclusion, confirm the ADIO DVANCED ETTINGS entry with OK. User Manual...
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-12: Enabling Radio 4.2.4 Setting the Security Mode In order to achieve an encrypted WLAN connection to the clients, the encryption type must be selected in the Security menu item. In this example, the encryption method WPA2-PSK is selected.
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Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-13: Security mode Next of all, enter the freely selectable P . The key must also be HARED entered for the relevant clients. The maximum length of 63 ASCII characters should be fully exploited to make the key as secure as possible. On conclusion, confirm the entry with OK.
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Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Configuration of a MAC address filter takes place in W LAN - MAC IRELESS . Here the MAC address of a client that is allowed to use the access point ILTER is now entered. On conclusion, confirm the entry with OK. Figure 4-15: MAC Address Filter User Manual...
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios 4.2.5 Checking Status In the menu item M – A an entry for this device can be ONITORING SSOCIATION seen if a client is logged in. Figure 4-16: List of associated devices The Status display offers the possibility of gaining an overview of the security configured.
This scenario offers the possibility of expanding a wireless cell with a second W500. Both access points are set to the "AP+Repeater" mode. The two devices are connected together via WLAN and at the same time provide their WLAN in- terface for connecting clients.
The connection to W500 is established with a browser. The standard IP address is 192.168.0.252, the standard user name admin and the standard password funkwerk. The language can also be selected on the Login page (English or German). User Manual...
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-19: Login 4.3.2 Navigation Menu Configuration starts in W LAN - W IRELESS IRELESS ETTINGS User Manual...
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-20: Navigation bar 4.3.3 Setting Operation Mode The O is selected as AP+Repeater. PERATION Figure 4-21: Setting Operation Mode User Manual...
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Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Besides configuring the C and enabling R , the MAC address of an HANNEL ADIO access point is also entered, which acts as a repeater and is logged on to this access point. In turn, the MAC address of this access point must be entered at the second access point.
Figure 4-23: Security Mode Wireless Client Mode with WPA2-PSK In this scenario, a W500 is configured as a client and can log on at a central AP as such. A PC can be connected to the wireless client, which can use the wire- less client AP as a WLAN interface, as it were.
The standard IP address is 192.168.0.252, the standard user name is admin and the standard password is funkwerk. The language can also be selected on the Login page (English or German).
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-25: Navigation bar 4.4.3 Setting Operation Mode The O is selected as AP. The N (SSID) must also PERATION ETWORK be configured. This can be made visible or invisible. In Wireless Mode it can be determined whether 802.11b, 802.11g or both (Auto) are supported.
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Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-26: General settings must be enabled in the A . On conclusion, confirm the ADIO DVANCED ETTINGS entry with OK. User Manual...
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-27: Enabling Radio 4.4.4 Wireless Client Configuration of the wireless client begins with the menu item W LAN - IRELESS . Here the mode Wireless Client must first be selected. IRELESS ETTINGS User Manual...
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Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-28: Operation Mode Make sure that R is enabled in the A ADIO DVANCED ETTINGS User Manual...
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Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-29: Activating the air interface The N (SSID) is then entered in the same window. The SSID of ETWORK the client must correspond with the SSID of the access point to which the wire- less client is to be connected.
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios Figure 4-30: List of associated devices 4.4.5 Security Mode for the Wireless Client The S is entered in the next step. In our example, WPA2-PSK is ECURITY used for security. In W LAN - S the encryption type is selected IRELESS...
Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios 4.4.6 Checking the Client’s Status On the S page it can be identified whether the wireless client is associat- TATUS Figure 4-32: Checking Status User Manual...
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Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios User Manual...
We guarantee the quality of our products in accordance with the statutory warranty regulations. Warranty cases are handled by your contractual partner, i.e. your dealer or distributor. The period of warranty coverage for is 24 months. W500 User Manual...
Warranty Replacement, Repair and Refund for Hardware Should a power outage occur during a firmware upgrade or thereafter and func- tional faults result, please contact your supplier. If the device has to be repaired or replaced, send it back to your suppler in the original packaging.
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Warranty Please fill out the following table and keep this information together with the product. Name: Title: Company: Phone: Fax: e-mail: ZIP-Code/City: Country: Product name: Serial number: MAC address: Invoice date: Product description: Contact your authorized vendor in case of further questions. User Manual...
General Safety Precautions in English The following sections contain safety precautions you are strongly advised to heed when handling your device. ■ Transport and storage Transport and store your gateway in its original packaging only or use an- other suitable packaging to protect the unit against impact and shock. ■...
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If you have any questions as to whether the gateway can be set up in the intended environment, please get in touch with your funkwerk dealer or with the funkwerk Customer Support Department. ■ The intended operation of the unit in keeping with European standard EN 60950 shall be ensured only when the unit cover has been fitted (cool- ing, fire protection, radio interference suppression).
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The unit may be opened by trained specialist staff only. For this reason, re- pairs of the unit should be carried out only by a service centre authorised by funkwerk. Your dealer will tell you where the service centre is located. Unauthorised opening and improper repairs may result in considerable hazards for the user (such as electric shock).
Safety Precautions Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise in Deutsch In den nachfolgenden Abschnitten finden Sie Sicherheitshinweise, die Sie beim Umgang mit Ihrem Gerät unbedingt beachten müssen. ■ Transport und Transportieren und lagern Sie Ihr Gateway nur in der Originalverpackung Lagerung oder in einer anderen geeigneten Verpackung, die Schutz gegen Stoß und Schlag gewährt.
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Einrichtungen der Informationstechnik für den Einsatz in einer Büroumge- bung. Falls Sie Fragen haben, ob Sie das Gateway in der vorgesehenen Umgebung aufstellen können, wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren funkwerk Händler oder an den funkwerk Customer Support. Safety Precautions...
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Reinigung und Das Gerät darf nur durch geschultes Fachpersonal geöffnet werden. Las- Reparatur sen Sie daher Reparaturen am Gerät nur von einer funkwerk-autorisierten Servicestelle durchführen. Wo sich die Servicestelle befindet, erfahren Sie von Ihrem Händler. Durch unbefugtes Öffnen und unsachgemäße Repara- turen können erhebliche Gefahren für den Benutzer entstehen (z.
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Safety Precautions ■ Das Gerät darf auf keinen Fall naß gereinigt werden. Durch eindringendes Wasser können erhebliche Gefahren für den Benutzer (z. B. Stromschlag) und erhebliche Schäden am Gerät entstehen. ■ Niemals Scheuermittel, alkalische Reinigungsmittel, scharfe oder scheuernde Hilfsmittel benutzen. Safety Precautions...
Safety Precautions Indicaciones generales de seguridad en español En los siguientes párrafos encontrará indicaciones de seguridad que deberá re- spetar a la hora de manejar el dispositivo. ■ Transporte y El transporte y almacenamiento del gateway sólo se puede realizar en su almacenamiento embalaje original o en otro embalaje adecuado capaz de protegerlo frente a choques y golpes.
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■ Para el cableado utilice únicamente los cables suministrados o especifica- dos, tal y como se indica en el manual. Si se utilizan otros cables, Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH no se hará responsable en el caso de que se produzcan daños o una merma en el funcionamiento.
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Sólo personal formado y especializado debe abrir la unidad. Por ello, en- cargue siempre los trabajos de reparación de la unidad a un servicio técni- co autorizado por funkwerk, cuya dirección se la proporcionará su distri- buidor. Si se abre de forma no autorizada o las reparaciones no se efectúan como es debido, esto puede suponer riesgos considerables para...
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Safety Precautions ■ No utilice nunca medios abrasivos, productos de limpieza alcalinos ni agentes auxiliares agresivos o abrasivos. Safety Precautions...
Safety Precautions Consignes générales de sécurité en français Les paragraphes suivants énoncent les consignes de sécurité à observer lors de l'utilisation de votre appareil. ■ Transport et stockage Transportez et stockez votre passerelle uniquement dans son emballage d'origine ou dans un emballage anti-chocs adapté. ■...
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être reliée à la connexion RNIS. ■ Utilisez uniquement les câbles fournis ou spécifiés, comme cela est indiqué dans le manuel. Si vous utilisez d'autres câbles, Funkwerk Enterprise Com- munications GmbH ne sera pas responsable des éventuels dommages ou dysfonctionnements.
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Nettoyage et entretien L'appareil ne doit être ouvert que par le personnel habilité. Faites réparer l'appareil uniquement par un centre de maintenance agrée de funkwerk. Votre revendeur vous indiquera le centre de maintenance le plus proche. L'ouverture non autorisée et les réparations non conformes peuvent en- traîner la mise en danger de l'utilisateur (par ex.
Safety Precautions Indicazioni generali di sicurezza in ital- iano Nei paragrafi che seguono sono riportate le indicazioni di sicurezza che devono essere sempre rispettate nell'uso dell'apparecchio. ■ Trasporto e Trasportare e mettere a magazzino il router soltanto nell'imballaggio origi- magazzinaggio nale o in un altro imballaggio che lo protegga da urti e colpi.
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ISDN. ■ Per il cablaggio utilizzare soltanto i cavi forniti o comunque quelli specificati, come descritti nel manuale. In caso di impiego di cavi diversi, Funkwerk En- terprise Communications GmbH non risponde dei danni o della riduzione di funzionalità risultanti.
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L'apparecchio deve essere aperto soltanto da personale specializzato e addestrato. Pertanto affidare le riparazioni soltanto ad un centro di assis- tenza funkwerk autorizzato. Il rivenditore può fornire informazioni sugli ind- irizzi di tali centri di assistenza. L'apertura da parte di personale non autor- izzato e riparazioni non corrette possono comportare gravi pericoli per l'utilizzatore (p.
Safety Precautions Ogólne instrukcje bezpieczeństwa w języku polskim W kolejnych podrozdziałach zawarte są instrukcje bezpieczeństwa, których należy bezwzględnie przestrzegać podczas obsługi urządzenia. ■ Transport i Bramę należy transportować i przechowywać jedynie w oryginalnym opa- przechowywanie kowaniu lub innym odpowiednim opakowaniu, zapewniającym ochronę przed uszkodzeniami mechanicznymi.
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Brama jest zgodna z właściwymi przepisami bezpieczeństwa dotyczącymi urządzeń informatycznych przeznaczonych do użytku biurowego. W przy- padku pytań dotyczących użytkowania bramy w danym środowisku należy skontaktować się z punktem sprzedaży produktów firmy funkwerk lub bi- urem obsługi klienta firmy funkwerk. ■...
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Tylko wykwalifikowany personel może otwierać urządzenie. Z tego powodu przeprowadzenie naprawy urządzenia należy zlecać tylko punktom ser- wisowym autoryzowanym przez firmę funkwerk. Adresy punktów serwisow- ych można otrzymać w punktach sprzedaży. Otwieranie urządzenia przez osoby nieupoważnione i niewłaściwe przeprowadzone naprawy mogą...
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Safety Precautions ie gwarancji i wyłączenie odpowiedzialności firmy Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH. ■ Czyszczenie urządzenia na mokro jest absolutnie zabronione. Prze- dostająca się do wnętrza woda może stworzyć poważne niebezpieczeńst- wo dla użytkownika (np. porażenie prądem) oraz uszkodzić urządzenie. ■...
Safety Precautions Considerações genéricas em matéria de segurança, em português Nos parágrafos que se seguem, encontra considerações em matéria de seg- urança que terá de respeitar estritamente ao lidar com o aparelho. ■ Transporte e Transporte e armazene o Gateway apenas na embalagem original ou armazenamento noutra embalagem adequada para o efeito que o proteja contra embates fortes e pancadas.
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à ligação RDIS. ■ Para a cablagem, utilize unicamente o cabo anexado ou especificado, con- forme descrito no manual. Se utilizar outro cabo, a Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH não se responsabiliza por danos daí decorrentes ou por limitações de funcionamento.
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O aparelho só pode ser aberto por pessoal especializado. Por conseguinte, deixe as reparações do aparelho exclusivamente a cargo dos serviços de assistência técnica funkwerk autorizados. Informe-se junto do seu agente para saber onde encontrar um ponto de assistência técnica. Uma abertura não autorizada e reparações inadequadas podem representar riscos...
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