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Configuration Guide
Front Matter
Edge Wireless System (EWS-150g)
Introducing the EWS-150g
Updating the Firmware
Copyright © 2003 – 2006 Strix Systems, Inc.
26610 Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
USA
http://www.strixsystems.com
Configuration
November 1st, 2006
210-0028-01 Rev. A
Edge Wireless System
Networks Without Wires
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- Page 1 Configuration Guide Front Matter Edge Wireless System (EWS-150g) Introducing the EWS-150g Configuration Updating the Firmware November 1st, 2006 210-0028-01 Rev. A Copyright © 2003 – 2006 Strix Systems, Inc. 26610 Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302 http://www.strixsystems.com ® Networks Without Wires...
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Page 3: Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2006 Strix Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or disclosed in whole or in part by any means without the written consent of Strix Systems, Inc. Trademarks and brand names are marks of their respective holders. -
Page 4: Product Images
EWS-150g Configuration Guide Product Images Some of the images used in this document have been modified for clarity. For additional information, please visit us at: http://www.strixsystems.com. EWS-150g Configuration Guide... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
802.11g Wireless Technology ......................2 Installing the EWS-150g ....................... 3 Factory Default Settings .......................... 3 Resetting the EWS-150g to its Factory Default State ................3 Managing the EWS-150g ......................4 Connecting to the Unit ........................... 4 Logging In .............................. 4 The Home Page .......................... - Page 6 EWS-150g Configuration Guide EWS-150g Configuration Guide...
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Page 7: An Introduction To The Ews-150G
An Introduction to the EWS-150g Overview The EWS-150g Edge Wireless System is a CPE device specifically targeted at metropolitan WISPs who are offering low-cost residential wireless service to their customers. When deploying a metropolitan Wi-Fi solution, in many cases the signal is not sufficiently strong enough to penetrate residential buildings and establish a reliable connection with low-end consumer wireless network interfaces. -
Page 8: 802.11G Wireless Technology
EWS-150g Configuration Guide 802.11g Wireless Technology The EWS-150g is an 802.11g radio device with the 802.11g radio acting as a Wireless Client Station. Figure 2 shows the rear of the EWS-150g unit, highlighting the antennas, the Ethernet LAN port, the DC power receptacle and the reset button. -
Page 9: Installing The Ews-150G
Manager/One Plug-In Enabled Resetting the EWS-150g to its Factory Default State To reset the EWS-150g to its factory default state, use a paper clip—or other similar tool—to press the Reset button (see Figure 2) on the rear panel. Hold the Reset button down until the LEDs on the front panel go OFF and the Power (PWR) LED comes ON again (about 5 seconds) to restore all configuration settings to their factory default values. -
Page 10: Managing The Ews-150G
Logging In At the Login prompt, use the default user name and password to log in to the EWS-150g. The default user name and password is Admin (for both). After entering the user name and password, click on the OK button to log in to the unit’s Web Management Interface. -
Page 11: The Home Page
EWS-150g Configuration Guide The Home Page With a successful login, the EWS-150g home page is displayed. The home page shows the unit’s current status information. It also provides information about the top wireless neighbors that are within range of the radio, as well as system details (IP address, MAC address, uptime and firmware version). -
Page 12: About The Country Code
EWS-150g Configuration Guide About the Country Code The EWS-150g uses the US (United States) as the default country code. You are solely responsible for setting the correct country code to ensure full compliance with your local regulatory laws for wireless communications. -
Page 13: Setting Up The User Login Parameters
EWS-150g Configuration Guide Setting Up the User Login Parameters Establishing user login parameters determines both the administrator and guest user privileges. To set up these parameters, click on the Configure tab then click on User Login to display the User Login window. -
Page 14: Setting Up The System Management Options
SNMP communities you are using and the system contact information. When finished, click on Update to apply your changes then click on Reboot to reboot the EWS-150g. Only after the unit reboots will you be able to manage the EWS-150g from any of the selected management options. -
Page 15: Establishing The Tcp/Ip Network Settings
EWS-150g Configuration Guide Establishing the TCP/IP Network Settings You have the option of obtaining all IP addresses (unit, default gateway, DNS server and SNTP server) automatically using DHCP, or you can configure static IP addresses manually. The default is to have the DHCP server assign all IP addresses. -
Page 16: Setting Up The Radio Parameters
In the Fragment Length field, enter a value between 256 and 2346. This setting determines the size of the wireless frame. Wireless frames are reassembled by the EWS-150g before being forwarded to the Ethernet port, but only if the frame is smaller than the Ethernet MTU (1536 bytes). The default value for this field is 2346. - Page 17 802.11b clients associated with the network must support a short preamble. The default is to have the short preamble enabled. When finished, click on Update to apply your changes then click on Reboot to reboot the EWS-150g. Only after the unit reboots will these changes take effect.
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Page 18: Station Configuration
In the AP Selection Method field, choose either BSSID or SSID as the AP selection priority. If BSSID is selected and the EWS-150g cannot locate the BSSID within the elapsed time specified in the BSSID Timeout field, the unit defaults to the SSID. The default for this field is SSID. - Page 19 EWS-150g Configuration Guide If you want to use a shared Client Connect key (or multiple shared keys), click on the button corresponding to the shared key you want to define (1 through 4) to generate the key entry pop-up window, then choose either 64 bit, 128 bit or 152 bit encryption. After choosing the encryption type, enter the key then click on the Update button.
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Page 20: Monitoring Your Network
EWS-150g Configuration Guide Monitoring Your Network The EWS-150g is equipped with a variety of monitoring features and a troubleshooting aid, all of which are available from the Monitor tab in the unit’s Web Management Interface. In addition, there are several quick links on the home page that will direct you to the key monitoring functions. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
EWS-150g Configuration Guide Troubleshooting This feature is provided as a convenient tool for testing your wireless configuration and associations. To initiate the troubleshooting tool, click on the Monitor tab then click on Troubleshooting to display the Troubleshooting window. Click on the Start Troubleshooting button to begin the process. -
Page 22: Antenna Aimer
Available from the home page, this tool is provided to assist users when attempting to find the optimum placement for the EWS-150g. The process is dynamic and interactive, which means that when you reposition the unit or its antennas you are presented with an immediate response indicating the received signal strength. -
Page 23: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware To update the EWS-150g firmware, you must first establish the FTP file transfer parameters so that the unit knows where to locate the new image file. To do this, click on the Configure tab then click on Firmware Updates to display the Firmware updates window. - Page 24 EWS-150g Configuration Guide EWS-150g Configuration Guide...
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Page 25: Index
EWS-150g Configuration Guide Index operational mode of radios overview Access Point radio parameters 12, 13, 20, antenna aimer resetting the unit RF exposure bridging the network station configuration 14, Strix contact information configuration options system management connecting the unit connecting to the unit... - Page 26 EWS-150g Configuration Guide EWS-150g Configuration Guide...
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