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Strix Systems EWS150 Configuration Manual

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Configuration Guide
Front Matter
Introducing the EWS150
Updating the Firmware
Copyright © 2003 – 2007 Strix Systems, Inc.
26610 Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
USA
http://www.strixsystems.com
Edge Wireless System (EWS150)
Configuration
Edge Wireless System
June 10th, 2007
210-0028-01 Rev. D
Networks Without Wires
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  • Page 1 Configuration Guide Front Matter Edge Wireless System (EWS150) Introducing the EWS150 Configuration Updating the Firmware June 10th, 2007 210-0028-01 Rev. D Copyright © 2003 – 2007 Strix Systems, Inc. 26610 Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302 http://www.strixsystems.com ® Networks Without Wires...
  • Page 2 EWS150 Configuration Guide EWS150 Configuration Guide...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    Copyright © 2007 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: Wireless Technology

    EWS150 Configuration Guide Wireless Technology The EWS150 product family supports both 802.11a and 802.11b/g technologies. This configuration guide assumes the use of the EWS150 802.11b/g model. Product Images Some of the images used in this document have been modified for clarity.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    802.11 Wireless Technology ......................2 LED Indicators ..........................2 Installing the EWS150 ........................3 Factory Default Settings .......................... 3 Resetting the EWS150 to its Factory Default State ................... 3 Managing the EWS150 ......................... 4 Connecting to the Unit ........................... 4 Logging In .............................. 4 The Home Page ..........................
  • Page 6 EWS150 Configuration Guide EWS150 Configuration Guide...

  • Page 7: An Introduction To The Ews150

    Network (LAN). This bridging function is provided with Layer 2 Network Address Translation (NAT) so that multiple computers can be supported by a single association between the OWS and the EWS150, while still receiving IP address assignments from the WISP gateway via DHCP. Figure 1 shows a generalized application for the EWS150.

  • Page 8: 802.11 Wireless Technology

    802.11 Wireless Technology The EWS150 is an 802.11 radio device with the radio acting as a Wireless Client Station. Figure 2 shows the rear of the EWS150 unit, highlighting the antennas, the Ethernet LAN port, the DC power receptacle and the reset button.

  • Page 9: Installing The Ews150

    Manager/One Plug-In Enabled Resetting the EWS150 to its Factory Default State To reset the EWS150 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 Ews150

    Logging In At the Login prompt, use the default user name and password to log in to the EWS150. 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

    Refresh button (this frame does not refresh itself automatically). Figure 5 shows an example of the home page with the EWS150 using an 802.11g radio (all images of the management interface contained in this document show the EWS150 with an 802.11g radio installed).

  • Page 12: About The Country Code

    About the Country Code The country code used by the EWS150 is determined by the SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) you ordered. For example, if you ordered the North American version of the EWS150 the country code is preset to UNITED STATES, with the option of changing this setting to CANADA.

  • Page 13: 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 EWS150. Only after the unit reboots will you be able to manage the EWS150 from any of the selected management options.

  • Page 14: Establishing The Tcp/Ip Network Settings

    IP addresses over the unit’s Ethernet port. When finished, click on Update to apply your changes then click on Reboot to reboot the EWS150. Only after the unit reboots will the IP addresses defined by your TCP/IP configuration options be in effect.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Radio Parameters

    To set up the 802.11 radio parameters, click on the Configure tab then click on Radio Parameters to display the Radio Parameters window. The following procedure assumes that the EWS150 is using an 802.11g radio. Figure 9. Radio Parameters Window In the Data Rate field, choose the preferred data rate from the pull-down list.
  • Page 16 802.11b 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 EWS150. Only after the unit reboots will these changes take effect.

  • Page 17: Station Configuration

    In the AP Selection Method field, choose either BSSID or SSID as the AP selection priority. If BSSID is selected and the EWS150 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 18 The shared key you entered is displayed as coded black dots in the corresponding Encryption Key field. You can enter up to 4 shared keys. When finished, click on Update to apply your changes then click on Reboot to reboot the EWS150. Only after the unit reboots will these changes take effect.

  • Page 19: Monitoring Your Network

    EWS150 Configuration Guide Monitoring Your Network The EWS150 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 20: Troubleshooting

    EWS150 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 21: Antenna Aimer

    Available from the home page, this tool is provided to assist users when attempting to find the optimum placement for the EWS150. 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 22: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware To update the EWS150 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 23: Index

    EWS150 Configuration Guide Index L2NAT layer 2 NAT LEDs Local Area Network Numerics 802.11 wireless technology logging in access point Manager/One antenna plugin antenna aimer managing the unit metropolitan WISPs monitoring background scanning multiple computers bridging the network BSSID Network Address Translation...
  • Page 24 EWS150 Configuration Guide station station configuration Strix contact information structured mesh system management options TCP/IP settings troubleshooting updating the firmware user login parameters user name 3, Web browser wireless client station wireless neighbors WISP EWS150 Configuration Guide...

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