FastLinc 810E Manual

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  • Page 1 FastLinc 810E manual Rev 3...
  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2-3 Mechanical Description ................4 2-4 Hardware Installation .................. 5 Chapter 3 Configuring the FastLinc 810E Modem......6 3-1 Using the FastLinc 810E Modem Utility ............. 6 3-2 Using the Web Management ..............18 3-3 Using the Telnet..................23 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting..............30 Appendix A Network Configuration ..........32...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Windows-based configuration utility, MAC address filtering, WEP security and more. 1-1 Features and Benefits Creates a Point-to-Point connection linking two LANs, using 2 FastLinc 810E Modems. Creates a Point-to-Multipoint system using three or more FastLinc 810E Modems. External antenna allows for the use high gain antennas.
  • Page 5: System Configurations

    LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of wireless LAN PC users and a FastLinc 810E Modem construct a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to each other on your network via the FastLinc 810E Modem. Point-to-multipoint High Speed Wireless Client Link...
  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    If any of the above items are not included or damaged, please contact Data-Linc Group for support. 2-2 System Requirements Installation of the FastLinc 810E Modem requires: 1. An AC power outlet (100V, 60Hz) which supplies the power for the FastLinc 810E Modem. 2. A 10/100 Base-T (UTP) Ethernet cable drop.
  • Page 7: Mechanical Description

    The power adapter plugs into the socket labeled “12VDC”. Ethernet Ports You may connect the FastLinc 810E Modem either to a hub or a PC. Please note that, use the cross-over cable when you desire to connect the Modem to a PC. The two LEDs (10/100/Link) next to the Ethernet ports indicate the Ethernet physical link status.
  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    PC Card) to choose a proper placement for your FastLinc 810E Modem. Typically, the best location to place your FastLinc 810E Modem at your site is the center of your wireless coverage area. Try to place your mobile stations within the line of sight.
  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Configuring The Fastlinc 810E Modem

    Chapter 3 Configuring the FastLinc 810E The FastLinc 810E Modem is shipped with default parameters, which will be suitable for the typical infrastructure wireless LAN. Just simply install the FastLinc 810E Modem, power it on, and it is now ready to work. Nevertheless, you can still adjust configuration settings depending on how you would like to manage your wireless network.
  • Page 10 6. Double click a FastLinc 810E Modem 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 FastLinc 810E, such as MAC Address, Frequency Domain and Firmware Version.
  • Page 11 Statistics The statistics tab contains three of the following items for you to monitor the Ethernet and 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.
  • Page 12 Single Tries: The number of packets that are successfully sent on the first retry. Multiple Retries: The number of packets that are successfully sent after several retries. Wrong Source Address: The number of packets that are ignored by the FastLinc 810E because the source client is not in its BSS.
  • Page 13 Configuration The configuration tab contains 5 following items for you to make changes for the FastLinc 810E. General: AP name: In this entry field, you may enter any name. This will enable you to manage your FastLinc 810Es with more ease if you have multiple FastLinc 810Es on the network.
  • Page 14 Inter-Building with Repeating (PxP): Connect two or more separated networks with the FastLinc 810E Modem. Station Adapter – Infrastructure (SAI): Served as a wireless station (infrastructure). Connect the Station Adapter – Infrastructure to a PC with a cross over 10base-T cable, and it is able to access the network via the Access Point (AP).
  • Page 15 ESSID: The ESSID is a unique ID given to the FastLinc 810E. Wireless clients associating to the FastLinc 810E must have the same ESSID. The ESSID can have up to 32 characters. Channel: You may select any of the available channels as an operational channel for your FastLinc 810E.
  • Page 16 Administration: You may change the default password by entering the new password. Enter the new password in the Confirm Change field to make the new setting take affect. -13-...
  • Page 17 IP address. WEP: The FastLinc 810E Modem allows you to create up to 4 data encryption keys to secure your data from being eavesdropping by unauthorized wireless user. To activate and set the WEP keys, do the following: From the WEP encryption item, pull down the menu and it will list three options: Disable –...
  • Page 18 NOTE: The WEP key must be set up exactly the same on the FastLinc 810Es as they are on the wireless client stations. If you use Key 1 on the FastLinc 810E and the value is (e.g. MyCar), the same must be assigned to Key 1 for all client stations.
  • Page 19: Access Control

    Upgrade This item is used for uploading the newest firmware of the FastLinc 810E. 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 Data-Linc Group.
  • Page 20 Use the following buttons to manage the Access Control Table: Add – to enter MAC addresses of authorized wireless devices one at a time. Edit – to change the entries in the table if you enter the incorrect MAC address. Remove –...

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