1-3. User Registration and Customer Services ...................5 User registration ............................5 Product Information ..........................5 Customer Support Center ........................5 2. About SX-BR-4600WAN2 ................7 2-1. Features ..............................8 2-2. Parts and Functions .......................... 10 2-3. Hardware Specification ........................12 2-4. Software Specification ........................14 2-5.
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4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 ..............29 4-1. Easy Configuration Using Configuration Mode ................30 Starting SX-BR-4600WAN2 in Configuration Mode ..............30 Configuration ............................32 Connecting Non-wireless Devices ....................36 4-2. Configuration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch) ..................38 Configuration ............................39 Connecting Non-wireless Devices ....................
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A. Appendix ........................71 A-1. List of All Settings ..........................71 A-2. Troubleshooting ..........................81...
Wireless Bridge SX-BR-4600WAN2 (hereinafter the "SX-BR- 4600WAN2"). 1-1. Introduction This manual provides information on how to configure and use the SX-BR-4600WAN2. Please read the Safety Instructions carefully before you begin. Disclaimers - The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part, without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.
SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide 1-2. Safety Instructions This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of SX-BR-4600WAN2. To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using SX-BR-4600WAN2. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of SX-BR-4600WAN2 and on general safety issues.
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* In the following cases, turn off the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of SX-BR-4600WAN2 from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock.
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* Use the AC adaptor supplied with SX-BR-4600WAN2. Other AC adaptors may cause malfunction. * Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using SX-BR-4600WAN2. * When SX-BR-4600WAN2 will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of SX-BR- 4600WAN2 and the other devices you are using with.
Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/en/home/support/registration/ Japan http://www.silex.jp/register/ - For user registration, a serial number is required. Note Product Information The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit the Silex Technology website. http://www.silexamerica.com/ Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/ Japan http://www.silex.jp/ - Latest firmware download...
2. About SX-BR-4600WAN2 About SX-BR-4600WAN2 SX-BR-4600WAN2 is the wireless bridge which allows to use a non-wireless device (10/100/1000BASE-T network device) as a wireless device. Various wired products, such as printers, PC peripheral devices, monitoring camera, etc. can be connected over a wireless network.
Two types of operating mode [Single Client Mode] - Bridges a single non-wireless device connected to a LAN port of the SX-BR-4600WAN2 over wireless network. - For the MAC address to use for wireless LAN connection, the MAC address of the device connected to a LAN port of the SX-BR-4600WAN2 will be used (MAC address transparent feature).
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- To use the functions above, your Access Point or wireless router needs to support the same functions. - For details on the "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder", please visit our homepage. Note - To use the "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder", an IP address needs to be configured to the SX-BR-4600WAN2.
The parts name and functions are as follows: Front Back (1) Push Switch Start in Configuration Press and hold this switch for 5 sec while SX-BR-4600WAN2 is active. Mode Wireless configuration Press and hold this switch for 10 sec while SX-BR-4600WAN2 is active.
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* Blinks together with the STATUS LED when operating in Configuration Mode. (8) STATUS LED (Green) Connection is established. Blink Handles data communication. * Blinks together with the WLAN LED when operating in Configuration Mode. (9) Ethernet Address The Ethernet Address of the LAN port on SX-BR-4600WAN2.
SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide 2-3. Hardware Specification Operating environment Temperature : 0 degrees to +40 degrees Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing) Storage environment Temperature : -10 degrees to +50 degrees Humidity : 20% to 90%RH (Non-condensing) VCCI Class B FCC Class B...
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2. About SX-BR-4600WAN2 FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart E §15.407(c) Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c) Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet.
- Licensed radio station in a factory - Small power radio station (A non-licensed radio station) These devices may use the same band. If you use SX-BR-4600WAN2 near these devices, the radio waves emitted from SX-BR-4600WAN2 may interfere with them.
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The same frequency band of SX-BR-4600WAN2 is used for a microwave, industry, science, medical equipment and licensed in room or low power (non-licensed) radio stations. - Before you use SX-BR-4600WAN2, check that it does not interfere with other devices. - If interference occurs, stop using SX-BR-4600WAN2 or change the wireless band.
2. About SX-BR-4600WAN2 2-6. OpenSSL License This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. ( http://www.openssl.org/ ) OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without...
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SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY * EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR...
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2. About SX-BR-4600WAN2 * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
BR-4600WAN2 as well as the wireless setting information you need to check out before the configuration. 3-1. Operating Mode SX-BR-4600WAN2 has 2 operating modes below. Please use the one appropriate for your environment. - Single Client Mode - Multi-Client Mode - The operating mode can be configured on the Web configuration interface which can be accessed when the SX-BR-4600WAN2 operates in Configuration Mode.
- Connecting multiple devices to a LAN port using a HUB - Changing the device connected to a LAN port to the other device while SX-BR-4600WAN2 is running. - If the connection is lost on a LAN port while communication is in progress, wireless bridging will be disabled until it is reconnected.
Use this mode when you connect multiple non-wireless devices to SX-BR-4600WAN2. By using a HUB on the LAN port, up to 16 devices can be connected. For wireless connection, the MAC address of SX-BR-4600WAN2 and IP addresses of the connected devices will be used.
SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide 3-2. Configuration Method There are 3 configuration methods as follows. Please select the one appropriate for your environment. - Easy configuration using Configuration Mode - Wireless configuration using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch) - Wireless configuration using Smart Wireless Setup (PIN code)
- Access Point is using the Shared authentication - Access Point is using the Open authentication and the WEP key index other than "1". - Too many wireless networks are active (up to 32 wireless networks can be shown by SX-BR-4600WAN2).
In this configuration method, you can automatically configure the wireless settings by pressing the wireless connection button on your Access Point (wireless router) and the push switch on SX-BR-4600WAN2. You will not have to get wireless setting information beforehand, as configuration is automatically handled by the SX-BR-4600WAN2 and your Access Point.
Access Point or contact the manufacturer. ② Check the PIN code SX-BR-4600WAN2 WLAN STATUS ① Network cable Access Point (Wireless Router) - Two PCs are required for this configuration; one for the SX-BR-4600WAN2 and the other one for your Access Point. Note...
SX-BR-4600WAN2 and your Access Point, you need to get the necessary setting information of your Access Point beforehand. - If you plan to configure the SX-BR-4600WAN2 using Smart Wireless Setup, you will not have to get the wireless setting information.
4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 This chapter explains how to configure SX-BR-4600WAN2. Following configuration methods are available: 1) Configuration using Configuration Mode 2) Configuration using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch) 3) Configuration using Smart Wireless Setup (PIN code) - For details on each configuration method, refer to 3-2.
How to configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 using the Configuration Mode is explained. Starting SX-BR-4600WAN2 in Configuration Mode Connect SX-BR-4600WAN2 and the PC (to use for setup) using a network cable. SX-BR-4600WAN2 Network cable Connect the AC adaptor to SX-BR-4600WAN2, and the AC adaptor's plug to an electrical outlet. Outlet ② SX-BR-4600WAN2 ①...
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4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 When the POWER LED on top of SX-BR-4600WAN2 turns on, press and hold the push switch on the front. Release the push switch when the WLAN LED and STATUS LED start blinking together (it may take 20sec until blinking). SX-BR-4600WAN2 will start operating in the Configuration Mode and you will be ready to configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 from the ③...
- If the Web page is not displayed, enter "http://silex" in the address bar of the Web browser and press the Enter key. Note - If a password is set to SX-BR-4600WAN2, the password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. - By defaults, the password entry screen is not displayed. Go on to 2 then.
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4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 - To start the configuration, the PC and SX-BR-4600WAN2 need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC. - If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.
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- If the Access Point you wish to connect is not displayed in the list, you may have reached the maximum number of wireless devices that SX-BR-4600WAN2 can detect and show in the list. In that case, use the SSID filter to display the necessary Access Point only.
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When you wish to bridge the PC used for this configuration wirelessly, restart the PC. To bridge another device wirelessly, turn off both SX-BR-4600WAN2 and PC, remove the SX-BR-4600WAN2 from the PC and connect the SX-BR-4600WAN2 to the device you wish to use wirelessly using a network cable.
SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the SX-BR- 4600WAN2 to it using a network cable. The connection method will vary depending on each operating mode. How to Connect in Single Client Mode...
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In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN2 and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR- 4600WAN2 first. Do not press the push switch then.
- If a security feature such as MAC address filtering is enabled on your Access Point, disable it temporarily. - If the SSID filter is enabled on the SX-BR-4600WAN2, this configuration method cannot be used. To disable the SSID filter, turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN2 in Configuration Mode and change the setting, or otherwise, initialize the SX-BR-4600WAN2.
In such a case, start from 2 in this section. - By defaults, the operating mode is set to Single Client Mode. - To see which operating mode your SX-BR-4600WAN2 is running on, start the SX-BR-4600WAN2 in the Note Configuration Mode and access the Web page.
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In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN2 and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR- 4600WAN2 first. Do not press the push switch then.
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- Please use only one Access Point. If two or more Access Points are waiting for wireless connections, SX-BR- 4600WAN2 will not be able to connect properly. Press and hold the push switch on the SX-BR-4600WAN2. The WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink together.
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Note In such a case, read the instructions carefully and start from 4 again. If you plan to use SX-BR-4600WAN2 in Single Client Mode, you can keep using the connected non-wireless device to use it wirelessly. To replace it with the other non-wireless device, turn off the SX-BR-4600WAN2 and replace the connected non-wireless device to it.
4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the SX- BR-4600WAN2 to it using a network cable. The connection method will vary for each operating mode. How to Connect in Single Client Mode...
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In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN2 and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR- 4600WAN2 first. Do not press the push switch then.
- If a security feature such as MAC address filtering is enabled on your Access Point, disable it temporarily. - If the SSID filter is enabled on the SX-BR-4600WAN2, this configuration method cannot be used. To disable the SSID filter, turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN2 in Configuration Mode and change the setting, or otherwise, initialize the SX-BR-4600WAN2.
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① AC adaptor When the POWER LED on top of SX-BR-4600WAN2 turns on, press and hold the push switch on the front. Release the push switch when the WLAN LED and STATUS LED start blinking together (it may take 20sec until blinking). SX-BR-4600WAN2 will start operating in the Configuration Mode and you will be ready to configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 from the ③...
Enter key. Note - If a password is set to SX-BR-4600WAN2, a password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. - The password entry screen is not displayed at the initial setup. Go on to 2 then.
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SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide - To start the configuration, the PC and SX-BR-4600WAN2 need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC. - If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.
Note Go back to the Smart Wireless Setup Configuration page of the SX-BR-4600WAN2 and click the Smart Wireless Setup Execution button. - If Smart Wireless Setup is started on the SX-BR-4600WAN2 earlier than the Access Point, the configuration may fail.
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SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide The SX-BR-4600WAN2 and the Access Point will start to communicate each other. The wireless configuration is successfully completed when the STATUS LED turns on or blinks. SX-BR-4600WAN2 WLAN WLAN STATUS STATUS Success: Turns on or blinks - It may take up to 2 min to finish the wireless configuration depending on your environment.
4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the SX- BR-4600WAN2 to it using a network cable. The connection method will vary for each operating mode. How to Connect in Single Client Mode...
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In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN2 and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR- 4600WAN2 first. Do not press the push switch then.
The Configuration Mode is used when you access the Web configuration interface of SX-BR- 4600WAN2. In the Web configuration interface, each setting can be configured. How to start the SX-BR-4600WAN2 in Configuration Mode as well as access the Web configuration interface are explained.
SX-BR-4600WAN2 Network cable - To start the configuration, the PC and SX-BR-4600WAN2 need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC. - If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.
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5. List of Functions When the POWER LED on top of SX-BR-4600WAN2 turns on, press and hold the push switch on the front. Release the push switch when the WLAN LED and STATUS LED start blinking together (it may take 20sec until blinking). SX-BR-4600WAN2 will start operating in the Configuration Mode and you will be ready to configure SX-BR-4600WAN2 from the ③...
Enter key. Note - If a password is set to SX-BR-4600WAN2, the password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. By defaults, the password entry screen is not displayed. - SX-BR-4600WAN2 needs to be restarted for changes to take effect.
To use the IEEE802.1X authentication, a RADIUS server is needed. Network Configuration Connect the SX-BR-4600WAN2 to a network as below when you use the IEEE802.1X authentication. The RADIUS server identifies the reliability of SX-BR-4600WAN2 as an authentication host, while SX-BR-4600WAN2 identifies the reliability of RADIUS server as an authentication client to identify the reliability of the network to connect to.
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SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide To Backbone Network RADIUS Server SX-BR-4600WAN2 WLAN STATUS Access Point Non-wireless model (Printer)
5. List of Functions IEEE802.1X Authentication SX-BR-4600WAN2 supports the following IEEE802.1X authentication methods. In the Web configuration interface of SX-BR-4600WAN2, select ON at IEEE802.1X Authentication and select the authentication mode at IEEE802.1X Authentication Type. IEEE802.1X Authentication mode EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP...
SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide Certificate Standard When using the authentication mode which uses a certificate, get the necessary certificate issued from the certificate authority and import it to the SX-BR-4600WAN2. The SX-BR-4600WAN2 supports the following certificates: Certificate Standard The certificate supports the standards as follows:...
Check the MAC address of the non-wireless device you want to allow an access from and register it with the SX-BR-4600WAN2 at Network Device Address of IEEE802.1X Network Device Configuration in the Web configuration interface.
- The SX-BR-4600WAN2 bridges only the devices whose MAC address is registered to Network Device Address. Check the MAC address of the non-wireless device to bridge and register it to Network Device Address.
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When a certificate will be used for the selected authentication mode, click OK. When not, click Cancel and go on to 5. - If Cancel is clicked, the SX-BR-4600WAN2 will be restarted. Note In the certificate configuration page, click Browse to specify the certificate file to use.
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SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide After the certificate is registered, the message below is displayed. Click Cancel. - To continue the configuration, click OK. If OK is clicked, the SX-BR-4600WAN2 will not be restarted. Note The SX-BR-4600WAN2 will be restarted and the IEEE802.1X authentication will take effect.
Plug the AC adaptor back into the outlet. Outlet AC adaptor WLAN STATUS SX-BR-4600WAN2 When the POWER LED turns to Orange, the restart is completed. After the restart, the SX-BR-4600WAN2 will start in a normal mode. Con rm the LED is ON WLAN STATUS SX-BR-4600WAN2...
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SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide How to restart SX-BR-4600WAN2 using the Web configuration interface: Start the SX-BR-4600WAN2 in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser. From the left menu on the Web configuration interface, click Maintenance - Restart.
5. List of Functions Factory Default Configuration How to reset SX-BR-4600WAN2 to factory defaults using the Push Switch: Unplug the AC adaptor of SX-BR-4600WAN2 from the outlet. Outlet AC adaptor WLAN STATUS SX-BR-4600WAN2 Press and hold the push switch on the front while inserting the AC adaptor back into the electrical outlet.
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How to reset SX-BR-4600WAN2 to factory defaults using the Web configuration interface: Start the SX-BR-4600WAN2 in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser. From the left menu on the Web page, click Maintenance - Initialize System Configuration.
The latest firmware file can be downloaded from our website. See the instructions below to download the firmware file. For how to upload the firmware file to SX-BR-4600WAN2, refer to the firmware update procedure sheet file contained in the firmware file you download.
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A. Appendix Appendix A-1. List of All Settings The SX-BR-4600WAN2 has the following configuration items: Wireless Configuration - Easy Configuration Select a wireless network. Select the SSID of the Access Point (or other wireless devices) to connect from Details Wireless Network List.
Set the SSID to connect to the wireless network (up to 32 characters). Up to 32 characters Range SXxxxxxx (xxxxxx is the last 6 digits on MAC address of the SX-BR-4600WAN2.) Default Value Note The SSID is an ID that distinguishes a wireless LAN network from others.
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A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration - WEP Configuration Details Enable/Disable the WEP encryption. If WEP encryption is used, wireless communication will be encrypted using the settings for "WEP Key 1-4" and "Key Index". ON/OFF Range Default Value Note If encryption is not enabled, data is not encrypted and is sent as is. To ensure higher security, enabling encryption is recommended.
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SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide Wireless LAN Configuration - WPA/WPA2 Configuration Encryption Mode Select the encryption mode to use for WPA2 or WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode Details authentication. Range AES/AUTO Default Value When the network authentication mode is WPA2, AUTO cannot be used.
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A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration - Inner Authentication Method Configuration Inner Authentication Details Select the authentication protocol to use for EAP-TTLS. In case of PEAP, only MSCHAPv2 can be used. Range PAP / CHAP / MSCHAP / MSCHAPv2 Default Value Wireless LAN Configuration - Server Certificate Verification Configuration Server Certificate Verification Details...
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One Ethernet Address can be registered for Single Client Mode while 16 Note Ethernet Addresses can be registered for Multi-Client Mode. Wireless LAN Configuration - Smart Wireless Setup Configuration PIN Code The PIN code of SX-BR-4600WAN2 is displayed. Details Range The value is automatically generated by clicking the button. Default Value...
Range 1000BASE-T-Full AUTO Default Value If a LINK LED on the connected device does not light on when SX-BR-4600WAN2 Note is powered on, change the network type to that of the connected device. Network Device Address Set the Ethernet Address of the network device to be connected to a LAN port Details of the SX-BR-4600WAN2.
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SX-BR-4600WAN2 User's Guide TCP/IP Configuration DHCP Details Enable/Disable the DHCP protocol. To assign an IP address using DHCP, the DHCP server must be running in your subnetwork. ENABLE/DISABLE Range Default Value DISABLE IP Address Set the IP address. Details If the DHCP is enabled on your network, the IP Address obtained from it will be applied.
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Time before turning into Configuration Mode Details Specify the period of time until the SX-BR-4600WAN2 turns into the Configuration Mode. If the Push Switch is pressed for the period of time specified here, the SX-BR-4600WAN2 will turn into the Configuration Mode.
A PAC file generated from the server Range Password Configuration Password Details Configure the password to manage the SX-BR-4600WAN2. This password is used for authentication to login to the Web configuration interface of SX-BR-4600WAN2. Up to 15 characters Range Default Value...
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Access Points operating in a stealth mode will not be displayed in the list. Too many wireless devices may be operating, exceeding the maximum number of devices the SX-BR-4600WAN2 can show on (up to 32 devices). Up to 32 wireless devices can be displayed at Wireless Network List.
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Solution 4600WAN2. To use several devices, use Multi-Client Mode. I cannot access the non-wireless device connected to a LAN port of the SX-BR-4600WAN2. The SX-BR-4600WAN2 or non-wireless device may not be operating correctly. Please check the LED status on SX-BR-4600WAN2. Please also check that the non- Solution wireless device is properly powered on.
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The imported IEEE802.1X certificate cannot be deleted. It is impossible to delete the imported certificate only. Solution To delete the imported certificate, initialize the SX-BR-4600WAN2. NOTE: The imported certificate is validated only when it is used. Even if you keep the certificate, it has no impact on the authentication process since the imported certificate is used only with the compatible authentication method.
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