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  • Page 2 Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under any Symbol Technologies, Inc., intellectual property rights. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring CB3000 Ethernet Settings........15...

  • Page 4: Document Conventions

    CB3000 Client Bridge Install Guide To the Installer This guide is intended for the technician responsible for installing the CB3000 Client Bridge. It is also assumed that the technician is familiar with Ethernet LAN-based networking concepts. The purpose of this document is to provide specifications, features and guidelines for use during default device installation and configuration.

  • Page 5: Cb3000 Overview

    Ethernet connectivity. The CB3000 has an on-board TCP/IP stack to provide a reliable data transport mechanism. The CB3000 can support up to 16 client connections (or one POS device connection) to your server. Use the CB3000 to network devices that do not have a PC Card slot or PCI card slot (printers, scanners, etc.) to support wireless...

  • Page 6: Prerequisite Requirements

    Prerequisite Requirements The following hardware and software resources are required to install and operate a CB3000 and use the CB3000 Discovery Tool: • PC to be used during device configuration. The PC must have an RJ-45 Ethernet port and a CDROM drive.

  • Page 7: Verifying The Installation Site

    • The site should be within 250 ft. of the wireless access point the CB3000 is targeting for association. Installing the CB3000 Cable and test the CB3000 before moving it to its table top, wall or under a counter operational location. To cable the CB3000: NOTE A cross-over cable is not required to directly connect the CB3000 to a PC.
  • Page 8 1. Screw the antenna clockwise onto the antenna connector on the rear of the CB3000 NOTE The back of the CB3000 also contains a Kensington lock mechanism for attaching the CB3000 to an immovable objects in order to prevent theft.
  • Page 9 CB3000 Client Bridge Install Guide 6. Verify the installation by checking the status of the LEDs on the front of the CB3000. The CB3000 Power, Radio and LAN LEDs provide the following status indications:. Power LEDs Activity Description Error No errors detected...
  • Page 10 100 Mbps transmit/receive Blinking 10 Mbps Green ON 10 Mbps connection over LAN Green Blinking 10 Mbps transmit/receive When the CB3000’s LED functionality has been verified, launch the CB3000’s user interface to begin the basic device configuration outlined within this guide.

  • Page 11: Displaying The Cb3000 User Interface

    Explorer 5.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later. To launch the CB3000 Web interface from a browser: 1. If you know the DHCP assigned IP address for the CB3000, enter it in the browser. If no DHCP services are available, enter the default IP address of https://10.10.1.1.
  • Page 12 The first time you access the CB3000, the applet recommends changing the password. screen displays high level device name and network address information. Information The page is read-only with no configurable data fields. The CB3000 is now ready to have its WLAN settings configured, then its Ethernet Settings. For more information, see...

  • Page 13: Connecting To The User Interface Using The Discovery Tool

    Discovery Tool window to launch the Web interface. After power-up, the CB3000 sends a request for an IP address or broadcasts a DHCP request. If the CB3000 does not receive a reply within 20 seconds, it uses a default IP address of 10.10.1.1.
  • Page 14 4. Double-click on one of the CB3000’s listed within the Discovery Tool window. If the IP address of the CB3000 is not in the same subnet as your PC’s IP address, you must either change the CB3000’s IP address to be within the PC’s subnet or change your PC to match the CB3000’s subnet.

  • Page 15: Tips For Using The Discovery Tool

    Information The page is read-only with no configurable data fields. The CB3000 is now ready to have its WLAN settings configured, then its Ethernet Settings. For more information, see Configuring CB3000 WLAN Settings on page -12 Configuring CB3000 Ethernet Settings on page -15.

  • Page 16: Configuring Cb3000 Wlan Settings

    Use the screen to define a CB3000 network (operating) mode of either Infrastructure WLAN Settings or Ad-hoc, select the ESSID (Wireless LAN Service Area) for the CB3000 connection and assess the networks available for a CB3000 connection. NOTE The configuration of the WLAN Settings should be performed before the configuration of the Ethernet Settings or any other CB3000 configuration activity.
  • Page 17 CB3000 Client Bridge Install Guide 2. Select a Network (operating) Mode for the CB3000. Network Mode Select either Infrastructure (AP) Ad-hoc (Peer-to-Peer). Select Infrastructure (AP), to enable the CB3000 to transmit and receive with an access point within the CB3000’s subnet.
  • Page 18 Available Networks screen. Use this screen to view a list of available ESSIDs (networks) available to the CB3000 for connection. Select the checkbox to the left of the target Connect ESSID and click the button to associate with that ESSID (Infrastructure mode) or networked peer (Ad-hoc mode).

  • Page 19: Configuring Cb3000 Ethernet Settings

    If the CB3000’s security settings match the security settings of the ESSID, device association takes place without having to click Apply. However, if the CB3000’s security settings do not match the ESSID, the Security Settings page displays and the CB3000 is required to be configured to match the security settings of the target ESSID to ensure association compatibility.
  • Page 20 Cancel to revert the screen back to the last saved configuration. The CB3000 is now ready to transmit and receive with a connected device in the open without security. However, Symbol recommends configuring a basic security scheme (for the purposes of our basic configuration, WEP 128) to ensure initial communication...

  • Page 21: Configuring Cb3000 Security

    For the basic configuration and device connection described in this guide, WEP 128 encryption will be configured for the CB3000. WEP 128 ensures initial communications with the CB3000 are secure. To configure WEP 128 for the CB3000: 1.
  • Page 22 (Open System). If a shared key is used, both the CB3000 and its connected device are required to use the same single key (as selected from 1 to 4) to interoperate. A shared key increases the level of security within the network as opposed sending information without one (Open System).
  • Page 23 Symbol proprietary algorithm the CB3000 uses exclusively with other Symbol clients. The CB3000 decodes the PassKey into a set of 4 WEP keys using MD5 algorithms. The WEP keys display as alphanumeric text in the key fields until saved or the user navigates away from the WEP screen.

  • Page 24: Testing Device Connectivity

    -> Troubleshooting from the CB3000 menu tree. 2. The CB3000 can verify its link with an associated access point by sending ping packets to the device. To conduct a ping test: a. Enter the IP address of the target device.

  • Page 25: Where To Go From Here

    -22. Where to Go From Here? Once basic connectivity has been verified, the CB3000 can be fully configured to meet the needs of the network and the users it supports. The sections referenced below are located within the CB3000 Client Bridge User Guide available on your product CDROM or from the Symbol Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads).

  • Page 26: Cb3000 Troubleshooting

    CB3000 user interface Press Reset button on back of CB3000 unit for less than 10 seconds to reset the hangs and cannot be device. Press Reset button for 10 seconds or more to restore the CB3000 to its factory navigated default configuration.

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    CB3000 Client Bridge Install Guide Technical Specifications CB3000 Technical Specifications Weight (with antenna) 0.65 lbs (0.30 kg) Dimensions 7 in. wide x 4 in. deep x 1.2 in. high (17.78 cm. wide x 10.16 cm. deep x 3.05 cm high) excluding...
  • Page 28 CB3000 Technical Specifications (continued) Operating Humidity 10 – 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Storage Humidity 5 – 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Power Supply Switching DC 12V, 1A • Supports SNMP MIBs (Simple network management protocol) Other Features • Features: Embedded HTTP Web management server that works with a Web browser...

  • Page 29: Customer Support

    Symbol products. If the Symbol Customer Support specialists cannot solve a problem, access to all technical disciplines within Symbol becomes available for further assistance and support. Symbol Customer Support responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in individual contractual agreements.
  • Page 30 For other sales offices use the Symbol Services Web site for contact information http://www.symbol.com/services/howto/howto_contact_us.html Web Support Sites Comprehensive On-line support is available at the MySymbolCare Web site. Registration is free and a variety of services can be linked through this web-portal.

  • Page 31: Regulatory Compliance

    CB3000 Client Bridge Install Guide Regulatory Compliance All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labelled as required. Local language translations are available at the following Website: http://www.symbol.com/services/manuals/.

  • Page 32: Power Supply

    Power Supply Use only a Symbol-approved power supply (pt # 0993036903) output rated 12 Vdc and minimum 1 A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

  • Page 33: Radio Transmitters

    Belgium outside usage, the equipment is restricted to 2.460-2.4835 GHz frequency range. • Italy requires a user license for outside usage. The use of 5GHz RLAN’s has varying restrictions for use within the EEA; please refer to the Symbol Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details at http://www2.symbol.com/doc/. Statement of Compliance Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other...
  • Page 35 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com 72E-86491-01 Rev A July 2006...

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