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  • Page 1 User Manual & Installation Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL Contents Safety instructions First steps / scope of delivery Installation 3.1. Connection of antenna electronics 3.2. Installation of antenna 3.3. Installation of antenna cable 3.4. Closing of housing 3.5. Installation of sealing ring 3.6. Installation of cap 3.7.
  • Page 3 In order to make use of this service, also inside a boat under deck or inside a camper the WEB- Catcher of SILENTWIND is the perfect solution to establish a fast and reliable WLAN connection. The web catcher antenna set enables...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL Installation instructions Please follow the instructions given for each step of the installation of the items to ensure the optimal function of the devices. Legal regulations and legal limits Please note that legal regulations -especially the maximum legal radiation of a WLAN device- depend on national laws varying in European countries and the US.

  • Page 5: First Steps / Scope Of Delivery

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 2. First steps Congratulations to your decision for a WEB-Catcher, the active Omni antenna from SILENTWIND. Our WEB-Catcher is an efficient WLAN active Omni antenna generating outstanding WLAN connections, even at a long distance and in unfavorable conditions.
  • Page 6 SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL Scope of delivery: • WLAN-antenna electronics Type: SWS1527 • LAN-cable with RJ45 adaptors. Available lengths: 10m | 20m | 30m | on request • WLAN-long-range-router 300Mbps Type: AIP-W525H • PoE adaptor (optional) • Power adaptor AC: 100V - 240V | DC 12V 1A •...

  • Page 7: Installation

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 3. Installation 3.1 Connection of antenna electronics with antenna Connect the antenna with the item containing the electronics. Fix the screw connection with a pipe wrench to get a reliable connection. 3.2 Installation of antenna Unscrew the sealing cap of the cable inlet and pull out the sealing ring from the housing.

  • Page 8: Installation Of Antenna Cable

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 3.3 Installation of antenna cable Put the Lan network cable through the end cap and the antenna housing. Connect the cable adaptor with the WLAN antenna electronics item. 3.4 Closing of housing Screw the housing to the antenna. Do not turn the antenna or the cable, they are FIXED! https://www.silentwindgenerator.com/en/product-category/web-catcher-en/ | info@silentwindgenerator.com WEB-Catcher_Manual_EN_2019 –...

  • Page 9: Installation Of Sealing Ring

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 3.5 Installation of sealing ring Now push the sealing ring over the cable and slide the sealing ring into the bottom of the housing. Make sure that the rubber lip at the sealing ring must be pushed inside the housing! https://www.silentwindgenerator.com/en/product-category/web-catcher-en/ | info@silentwindgenerator.com WEB-Catcher_Manual_EN_2019 –...

  • Page 10: Installation Of Cap

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 3.6 Installation of cap At last firmly twist the cap to the frame. Now your WLAN active antenna is ready for installation. The 1"UNF x14 internal thread offers a variety of fixing options. The following fixing options are available: https://www.silentwindgenerator.com/en/product-category/web-catcher-en/ | info@silentwindgenerator.com WEB-Catcher_Manual_EN_2019 –...

  • Page 11: Options Of Fixing Systems

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 3.7 Options of fixing systems 1" UNF x14 threads (optional) 2-dimensional 3-dimensional railing bracket for screwable tilting screwable tilting diameters of bracket SW2DK bracket SW3DK 22-30mm SWRH1 mastmounting bracket double suction cup 2-dimensional railing / horizontal&vertical mount/ with 2D tilt bracket for diameters of SWMH1...

  • Page 12: Function Of The Device

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 4. Functioning of the device The WEB-Catcher transmits and receives the WIFI signals in a flat, circular cone (donut) in an angle of 8-20° depending on the type of the antenna. This specific characteristic considerably increases the range of communication (transmission and reception power).

  • Page 13: Positioning Of The Antenna

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 5. Positioning of antenna If you install the antenna in vertical position in unobstructed sight of the WLAN hotspot, you will get the best horizontal communication range. A wrong installation of the antenna will substantially reduce the maximum possible communication range.

  • Page 14: Wiring Instructions

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 6. Wiring instructions 6.1 Wiring of antenna and router Connect the connection cable of the antenna plugging it into the left port LAN4 at the back of the WLAN router. The power supply for the electronics of the antenna is provided via PoE (power over Ethernet).

  • Page 15: Power Supply Of Router

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 6.2 Power supply of the router 110V - 240V AC 12V - 18V DC 19V - 35V DC power supply unit connecting cable * connecting cable * * Set depending on requested connection Connect the power supply unit (PSU) to the power supply plug of the router and plug the PSU into a socket of 110-240V AC of the power source.

  • Page 16: Use Of Antenna Without Router

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 6.3 Use of antenna without router or different brand router (optional) You can connect the antenna directly to the PC/notebook: Connect the LAN cable of the antenna with the PoE to the PoE port. Then connect your PC/notebook and the LAN port of the PoE adaptor with the patch cable (scope of delivery).

  • Page 17: Connection Of Additional Devices

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 6.4 Connection of additional devices with the router All devices that can be connected to WLAN, e.g. notebook, smartphone, tablet, printer, IP phone or IP camera) can be connected with the WLAN router SWR3022. The 3 LAN (LAN1, LAN2 and LAN3) ports enable the connection of wired devices via Ethernet.

  • Page 18: Initial Operation / Startup

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 7. Initial operation / startup 7.1 Wireless per WLAN After switching on the router it takes about 40 seconds before a new wireless network called WEB-Catcher pops up in the list of available WLAN networks on your PC/notebook/tablet/smartphone. Click "connect" to initiate the connection.

  • Page 19: Configuration Of Software

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 8. Configuration of software 8.1 User interface The router has a user interface that you can open with a PC/tablet/smartphone in an internet browser. You set up the antenna and the WLAN router as shown on the interface. You switch on/off functions and also get information about your antenna and the quality of the connection.

  • Page 20: Wlan Connection To Distant Hotspot

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 9. WLAN connection with distant hotspot 9.1 Registration of antenna 192.168.33.1 In order to open the user interface of the antenna enter admin both into the windows "Username" and "Password". Then click on "LOGIN". 9.2 Status overview https://www.silentwindgenerator.com/en/product-category/web-catcher-en/ | info@silentwindgenerator.com WEB-Catcher_Manual_EN_2019 –...

  • Page 21: Establishing Connection With Distant Hotspot

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 9.3 Establishing connection with distant WLAN hotspot Click at “HotSpot Search”. After that click wait for some seconds If no results are shown, click at the "Repeat Scan" button. https://www.silentwindgenerator.com/en/product-category/web-catcher-en/ | info@silentwindgenerator.com WEB-Catcher_Manual_EN_2019 – v22/05/2019...

  • Page 22: Selection Of Wlan-Hotspot

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 9.4 Selection of WLAN hotspot Click on the hotspot that you want to be connected with. After that you click on the button "Select". The parameters will be applied. "Authentication and encryption" show you the encryption status.

  • Page 23: Security Of Wlan

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 9.5 Security of WLAN hotspot Protected Wi-Fi networks Enter the WLAN code of the owner's hotspot into the field "Wi-fi Password", then click the button "SAVE & APPLY" to establish the connection. If the WLAN hotspot is unencrypted, you do not need to set anything. You can enter any desired name into the input window "Profile Name"...

  • Page 24: Saving Adjustments

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 9.6 Saving adjustments Saving all data takes about 40 seconds 9.7 Information about connection ONLINE After the “Loading” message goes off, click on “Status”. If the connection is established successfully the status will change to "CONNECTED".

  • Page 25: Transmission And Radiation Power

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 10. Transmission and radiation power 10.1 Regulations concerning the maximum transmission power According to regulations in the EU and many other countries (EU: RTTE regulation) the radiation power (EIRP - Equivalent Isotopic Radiation Power) of a WLAN device must not exceed 20 dBm / 100mW.

  • Page 26: Adjusting Transmission Power

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 10.2 Adjusting WLAN transmission power In order to adjust the transmission and radiation power of your WEB- catcher antenna you must click on "Wi-Fi Settings" and further down under the menu item "wireless settings" on the button "Advanced". In the “Transmission Strength”...

  • Page 27: Wlan-Router Aip-W525H

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 11. WLAN-Router AIP-W525H 11.1 Registration of router 192.168.33.2 Open the user interface of the router as explained on page 19 / 8.2. After successful registration you will get the status information of the router. https://www.silentwindgenerator.com/en/product-category/web-catcher-en/ | info@silentwindgenerator.com WEB-Catcher_Manual_EN_2019 –...

  • Page 28: Selection Of Wlan Encryption Of Router

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 11.2 Selection of WLAN encryption of the router Click in the menu on the left on "Wireless" and then on "Security setting". In the dropdown menu you select "WPA2-Mixed" under encryption. Enter any desired code made up of 8 characters including letters and numbers into the input window "Pre-Shared Key".

  • Page 29: Firmware Update

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 12. Firmware update 12.1 Firmware of router 192.168.33.2 You open the user interface as explained on page 19 /8.2. You will find the data file on our website: www.silentwindgenerator.com/de/downloads Save the file „fw-aip-w525hv2…“ on your computer in the required folder.
  • Page 30 SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 12.2 Loading the WEB-catcher configuration into router If you have reset the router by mistake, it is possible to manually activate the original presetting with a config file. You find the config-file on our website: www.silentwindgenerator.com/de/downloads Save the file"...

  • Page 31: Technical Data

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 13. Technical data 13.1 Antennas model name SW05WL SW08WL SW12WL frequency range 2400 ~ 2500 MHz 2400 ~ 2500 MHz 2400 ~ 2500 MHz antenna gain 5 dBi 8,5 dBi 12,5 dBi dimension L | Ø1 | Ø2 mm: 490 | 20 | 55 740 | 20 | 55 1340 | 20 | 55...
  • Page 32 SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 13.3 WLAN-router model name AIP-W525H frequency range 2.4GHz ISM Band standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n data rate 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 & 6Mbps 802.11n(20MHz): up to 144Mbps 802.11n(40MHz): up to 300Mbps chipset RTL8196C connections...

  • Page 33: Glossary

    SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL 14. Glossary In the following we will explain the most important technical terms used in our manual. If you want more detailed information, we recommend electronic technical literature. IEEE 802.11 Standard 802.11 refers to an industrial standard that clearly regulates and harmonizes regulations for transmitting network devices.
  • Page 34 SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL Ethernet is a 10/100-Mbps-network that is used for private home or office LAN cable connections. Users must always be connected to the network to have access to this net. Gateway is a device two different systems with each other, e.g. a LAN and a computer. The internet terminology defines a router as gateway.
  • Page 35 SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL SSID is a network identification that is unique for every network. Only clients and access points sharing the same SSID can communicate with each other. Mind upper and lower case in the characters. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the network management protocol of TCP/IP.
  • Page 36 SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) The Wi-Fi Alliance developed WPA as a method of encrypting data for wireless 802.11- LAN. WPA is an industry led, not yet standardized version of 802.11i that uses the TKIP which (among other features) remedies the security vulnerability of the WEP by the use of dynamic keys.

  • Page 37: Liability Exclusion

    -neither in total nor in parts- without the authorisation of SILENTWIND. SILENTWIND is not liable for damages by loss of data resulting from wrong operation • or malfunctioning of the WLANset or other connected WLAN devices.
  • Page 38 SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL Notes: https://www.silentwindgenerator.com/en/product-category/web-catcher-en/ | info@silentwindgenerator.com WEB-Catcher_Manual_EN_2019 – v22/05/2019...
  • Page 39 PT-4805-486 Santo Estevão de Briteiros / Guimarães Portugal Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/dEUvw VAT/Contribuinte / EORI-Nr. PT 502 995 530 Tel. 00351-253-572763 Fax 00351-253-572764 Tm/Handy 00351 96 790 79 33 E-mail: info@silentwindgenerator.com Site: www.silentwindgenerator.com SILENTWIND 2019 – All rights reserved https://www.silentwindgenerator.com/en/product-category/web-catcher-en/ | info@silentwindgenerator.com WEB-Catcher_Manual_EN_2019 – v22/05/2019...
  • Page 40 SW05WL | SW8WL | W12WL https://www.silentwindgenerator.com/en/product-category/web-catcher-en/ | info@silentwindgenerator.com WEB-Catcher_Manual_EN_2019 – v22/05/2019...

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