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YDI EtherAnt II-LR User Manual

Flat panel antenna with built-in wireless ethernet adapter
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March 2003

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  • Page 1 Version 3.3 March 2003...
  • Page 2 Young Design, Inc. (YDI) warrants that your device is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after initial purchase. YDI will, in this period of time, repair or replace, any YDI product returned to the factory, freight prepaid.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EtherAnt II User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Overview Description ............................1 EtherAnt II Client Adapter Features ....................2 EtherAnt II Client Adapter Kit ......................3 Section 2 Installation Locating the EtherAnt II.........................4 Mounting the EtherAnt II .......................4 DC Power Injector .........................4 Power Supply ..........................6 Aiming Antenna and Checking Signal Strength................6 Hardware Installation ........................6...

  • Page 4: Overview

    EtherAnt II User’s Manual Section 1 Overview Description The EtherAnt II™ is a flat panel directional antenna with a built-in wireless Ethernet adapter. The equipment is 802.11b WiFi™ compliant, operates at up to 11 Mbps and features 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and the new Agere WEP-Plus.

  • Page 5: Etherant Ii Client Adapter Features

    EtherAnt II User’s Manual an Ethernet cable up to a maximum length of 100 feet between the unit and the DC Power Injector). The WLAN device located in the antenna gets its power from the DC Power Injector which puts DC power onto the Ethernet cable.

  • Page 6: Etherant Ii Client Adapter Kit

    EtherAnt II User’s Manual such as the AP-500, AP-1000, AP-2000, YDI AP-Ant, and WLAN devices such as the YDI Diamond WLAN Card and YDI USB Antenna. • FCC Part 15 certified – For license-free operation. EtherAnt II Client Adapter Kit Each EtherAnt II Client Adapter kit includes the following (refer to Figure 1.1a):...

  • Page 7: Installation

    EtherAnt II User’s Manual Section 2 Installation Safety Warning This antenna/transmitter device must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 2 meters (6.56 feet) from all persons. Users and installers must adhere to the antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions in order to comply with the FCC’s RF exposure requirements.
  • Page 8 EtherAnt II User’s Manual Figure 2.1 shows the antenna in a typical horizontally polarized installation. It must be carefully aimed at the base antenna and be mounted with the same polarization. The housing is sealed to prevent water build-up in the antenna.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    The EtherAnt II has a built-in signal strength indicator which can be monitored by the YDI Client Manager software to help optimize the aiming of the antenna. If you are using an ORiNOCO or YDI Access Point in your wireless network, you can also use the Link Test capability of the AP Manager software to monitor the signal strength of the EtherAnt II into the base unit.
  • Page 10 EtherAnt II User’s Manual If DC Power is applied while you are attempting to insert the round connector into the jack, it is possible that, as you rotate the plug in an effort to find the key, DC power pins will momentarily touch the Ethernet pins.

  • Page 11: The Client Manager

    Windows Installation – To install the Client Manager in Windows, perform the following steps: 1. Insert the YDI CD-ROM included in the EtherAnt II kit into the appropriate drive of your computer. Using your Windows Explorer open the contents of the CD-ROM drive and select the following directory: \Management\YDI Client Manager.

  • Page 12: Using The Client Manager

    (commonly referred to as “EC”). Begin at the Windows Start menu and choose Programs. You should see a folder called YDI. Select this folder and click on Client Manager. Select EC – The first screen to appear is the Select EC screen shown in Figure 3.1. This screen lists information about any devices associated in your network.

  • Page 13: General Information

    EtherAnt II User’s Manual General Information The General Information screen is shown in Figure 3.2. Notice that there are two other buttons at the top of this window, Configuration and Utilities. These buttons will be discussed later in this manual. The two buttons on the left –...
  • Page 14 EtherAnt II User’s Manual Network Type – This read-only property displays the type of network that the EC is currently associated with. AP Name/Partner Name – This read-only property displays the name of the 802.11(b) device that the EC is currently associated with. If the attached EC is configured for Infrastructure Mode the field will show the AP Name.
  • Page 15 EtherAnt II User’s Manual Read/Write Password gives users full rights to change the firmware or any configuration parameters. The Read-Only Password allows a user to perform range testing without having permissions to change the configuration, useful for operators or technicians who are not in charge of configuration tasks. The two options for Login Dialog Control are Local Configuration and Wireless Configuration.
  • Page 16 EtherAnt II User’s Manual Options – PC Card (Figure 3.6) PC Card Connection Speed – This option allows you to change the data rate of the EC’s internal 802.11(b) PCMCIA Card. The rates available will change according to the distance selected. Automatic will change the speed of the card “on the fly”...
  • Page 17 EtherAnt II User’s Manual Options – Color (Figure 3.8) Use Background Graphic – If checked, the Background of the Client Manager will be set to the default color. If un-checked, you may press the Background button to choose a custom color. Restore Default Colors –...

  • Page 18: Configuration

    EtherAnt II User’s Manual Configuration The Configuration screen features three buttons: Ethernet Configuration, Serial Configuration, and Wireless Configuration. Ethernet Configuration (Figure 3.10) This screen allows you to specify the parameters associated with the EC’s local Ethernet connection. Figure 3.10 – Ethernet Configuration Controller Name –...
  • Page 19 EtherAnt II User’s Manual Wireless Configuration (Figure 3.11) Current Profile – This field allows you to select the profile name that identifies the settings for your network. You can add, edit, or delete profiles. A profile is a combination of settings that you can define and then use over and over.
  • Page 20 EtherAnt II User’s Manual Distance – This field allows you to set the range of communication between two ECs in a Wireless Link environment only. Select Normal Range for links less than 12 miles, or Extended Range for links greater than 12 miles.

  • Page 21: Utilities

    The Diagnostic Utility Screen is invaluable for checking the reliability of the radio link. If you are associated with an YDI or ORiNOCO compatible WLAN card in an Access Point or EC, you will also see the signal levels of your Partner, typically the Access Point.
  • Page 22 NOTE: The signal level information will only appear in the Partner’s section of the screen if you are communicating with a device with an Agere or YDI Diamond WLAN card in it (such as an EC, AP-500, AP-1000, AP-2000, etc.).
  • Page 23 EtherAnt II User’s Manual Flash Utility Screen (Figure 3.15) Firmware Image File – This field will display all available firmware images that are located in the ImageData folder, which can be found in the Install directory of the Client Manager. The most recent firmware image will be automatically selected.

  • Page 24: Removing The Program

    Simply follow the instructions in the center of the screen, and they will guide you through this process. The latest firmware can be found at: www.ydi.com/support/downloads.php . (Firmware and Client Manager software are distributed together to ensure synchronized capability and features for smoother operation.

  • Page 25: Appendix A - Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    To solve this problem, you need to upgrade your firmware to Version 3.06 or greater. These issues have been resolved in this release. You can download the firmware from our Web site: http://www.ydi.com/support/downloads.php 2. What do I need to do to flash upgrade the EC? First off, check your current version.
  • Page 26 EtherAnt II User’s Manual 10. What happens if a targeted AP (or Partner) is not discovered? When configured for Infrastructure mode (or Wireless Link mode), if the targeted AP (or Partner) is not discovered the EC will revert to Peer Group mode after approximately 15 seconds. Thereafter, the EC will re-scan for the target every 4 seconds.
  • Page 27 EtherAnt II User’s Manual Version 3.3 Page 24 March 2003...

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