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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wireless Configuration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch) ........ 24 Wireless Configuration Using Smart Wireless Setup (PIN Code) ........25 3-3. Necessary Wireless Setting Information ..................26 4. How to Configure BR-500AC ............ 27 4-1. Easy Configuration Using Configuration Mode ..............28 Starting BR-500AC in Configuration Mode ................28...
Page 4 4-2. Configuration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch) ..........36 Configuration ............................37 Connecting Non-wireless Devices ....................41 4-3. Configuration Using Smart Wireless Setup(Pin Code) ............43 Starting BR-500AC in Configuration Mode ................43 Checking a PIN Code ........................45 Configuration ............................48 Connecting Non-wireless Devices ....................50 5.
Page 5 Default Access Category Setting ....................93 5-6. Maintenance ............................95 Restarting ............................. 95 Factory Default Configuration ...................... 97 Firmware Update ..........................99 A. Appendix ................103 A-1. List of All Settings ...........................103 A-2. Troubleshooting ..........................118 A-3. What’s AMC Manager®? ........................121 How to Download AMC Manager®...
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Page 7: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Bridge BR-500AC (hereinafter the "BR-500AC"). 1-1. Introduction This manual provides information on how to configure and use the BR-500AC. Please read the Safety Instructions carefully before you begin. Disclaimers - The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part, without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.
Page 8: Safety Instructions
This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of BR-500AC. To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using BR-500AC. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of BR- 500AC and on general safety issues.
Page 9 * In the following cases, turn off the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of BR-500AC from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock.
Page 10 * Use the AC adaptor supplied with BR-500AC. Other AC adaptors may cause malfunction. * Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using BR-500AC. * When BR-500AC will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of BR-500AC and the other devices you are using with.
Page 11: Product Information And Customer Services
1. Introduction 1-3. Product Information and Customer Services Product Information The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit the Silex Technology website. USA / Europe https://www.silextechnology.com/ - Latest firmware download - Latest software download...
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Page 13: About Br-500Ac
2. About BR-500AC About BR-500AC BR-500AC is the wireless bridge which allows to use a non-wireless device (10/100/1000BASE-T network device) as a wireless device. With 2.4G/5GHz band support, various non-wireless devices can easily be connected over a wireless network. The enterprise security feature will ensure safe and secure use of wireless communication at an...
Page 14: Features
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac BR-500AC supports communications at both 2.4GHz/5GHz bands. Using 5GHz band will help to avoid radio interference with 2.4GHz band which is most commonly used in the market.
Page 15 - For details on the "AMC Manager®" , please visit our homepage. Note - To use the "AMC Manager®", an IP address needs to be configured to the BR-500AC. - BR-500AC can be used in Infrastructure mode only. Ad hoc mode is not supported.
Page 16: Parts And Functions
Press and hold this switch for 10 sec while BR-500AC is active. Smart Wireless Setup Factory default configuration Press and hold the push switch while turning on BR-500AC. Release the switch when the WLAN LED turns green and then to red.
Page 17 (8) STATUS LED ON (Green) AP is connected. BLINK (Green) Transferring data. (Green) AP is not connected. * Blinks green together with the WLAN LED when operating in Configuration Mode. (9) MAC Address MAC Address of the LAN port on BR-500AC...
Page 18: Hardware Specification
BR-500AC User's Manual 2-3. Hardware Specification Operating environment Temperature : 0 degrees to +40 degrees Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing) Storage environment Temperature : -10 degrees to +50 degrees Humidity : 20% to 90%RH (Non-condensing) VCCI Class-B FCC Part15 SubPart B Class-B...
Page 19 2. About BR-500AC Fcc Rules Part 15 FCC CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Rules, Part 15 §15.19(a)(3) 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.
Page 20: Software Specification
BR-500AC User's Manual 2-4. Software Specification Configuration Mode Operation Network layer ARP, IP, ICMP, FLDP, FLDP/BR Transport layer TCP, UDP Application layer DHCP Client (*1), DNS Client, NTP Client, HTTP, SX-SMP (TCP/UDP#60000/60001), DNS Server (simple reply function only), DHCP Server (simple server function only),...
Page 21: Use Of Radio Waves
- Licensed radio station in a factory - Small power radio station (A non-licensed radio station) These devices may use the same band. If you use BR-500AC near these devices, the radio waves emitted from BR-500AC may interfere with them.
Page 22 BR-500AC User's Manual Wireless devices using 2.4GHz band The same frequency band of BR-500AC is used for a microwave, industry, science, medical equipment and licensed in room or low power (non-licensed) radio stations. - Before you use BR-500AC, check that it does not interfere with other devices.
Page 23: Notes On Security
2. About BR-500AC 2-6. Notes on Security Because a wireless LAN uses electromagnetic signals instead of a LAN cable to establish communication with network devices, it has the advantage of allowing devices to connect to the network easily. However, a disadvantage of this is that within a certain...
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Page 25: Before You Begin
3. Before You Begin Before You Begin This chapter explains each operating mode and available configuration methods for BR-500AC as well as the wireless setting information you need to check out before the configuration. 3-1. Operating Mode BR-500AC has 2 operating modes below.
Page 26: Single Client Mode
- Connecting multiple devices to a LAN port using a HUB - Changing the device connected to a LAN port to the other device while BR-500AC is running. - If the connection is lost on a LAN port while communication is in progress, wireless bridging will be disabled until it is reconnected.
Page 27: Multi-Client Mode
Use this mode when you connect multiple non-wireless devices to BR-500AC. By using a HUB on the LAN port, up to 16 devices can be connected. For wireless LAN connection, the MAC address of the BR-500AC’s wireless module and the IP address of the connected device will be used.
Page 28: Configuration Method
BR-500AC User's Manual 3-2. Configuration Method There are 3 configuration methods as follows. Please select the one appropriate for your environment. - Easy configuration using Configuration Mode - Wireless configuration using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch) - Wireless configuration using Smart Wireless Setup (PIN code)
Page 29: Easy Configuration Using Configuration Mode
- Access Point is using the Shared authentication - Access Point is using the Open authentication and the WEP key index other than "1". - Too many wireless networks are active (up to 32 wireless networks can be shown by BR-500AC).
Page 30: Wireless Configuration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch)
In this configuration method, you can automatically configure the wireless settings by pressing the wireless connection button on your Access Point (wireless router) and the push switch on BR-500AC. You will not have to get wireless setting information beforehand, as configuration is automatically handled by the BR-500AC and your Access Point.
Page 31: Wireless Configuration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Pin Code)
Access Point supports WPS, refer to the operation manual that came with your Access Point or contact the manufacturer. Check the PIN code BR-500AC LAN Cable Access Point (Wireless Router) - Two PCs are required for this configuration; one for the BR-500AC and the other one for your Access Point. Note...
Page 32: Necessary Wireless Setting Information
BR-500AC and your Access Point, you need to get the necessary setting information of your Access Point beforehand. - If you plan to configure the BR-500AC using Smart Wireless Setup, you will not have to get the wireless setting information.
Page 33: How To Configure Br-500Ac
4. How to Configure BR-500AC How to Configure BR-500AC This chapter explains how to configure BR-500AC. Following configuration methods are available: 1) Configuration using Configuration Mode 2) Configuration using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch) 3) Configuration using Smart Wireless Setup (PIN code) - For details on each configuration method, refer to 3-2.
Page 34: Easy Configuration Using Configuration Mode
Starting BR-500AC in Configuration Mode Connect BR-500AC and the PC (to use for setup) using a LAN cable. BR-500AC LAN Cable Connect the AC adaptor to BR-500AC, and the AC adaptor's plug to an electrical outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-500AC AC adaptor...
Page 35 In 5 seconds, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink green together. Release the push switch then. BR-500AC will start running in the Configuration Mode and be ready to configure from the PC that has been connected to BR-500AC via a LAN cable.
Page 36: Configuration
BR-500AC and click Submit. - The login password configuration page is displayed only when BR-500AC is configured for the first time. - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Safari. - If the Web page is not displayed, enter "http://silex" in the address bar of the Web browser and press the Enter key.
Page 37 Enter the password for BR-500AC and click Login. The Web page of BR-500AC is displayed. - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-500AC need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC.
Page 38 BR-500AC User's Manual Click Easy Configuration at the top of the page. Select the destination network from Wireless Network List and enter the WEP Key or Shared Key for Network Key. Click Submit when finished. - For network key, usable characters will differ depending on the AP to connect.
Page 39 - If the Access Point you wish to connect is not displayed in the list, you may have reached the maximum number of wireless devices that BR-500AC can detect and show in the list. In that case, use the SSID filter to display the necessary Access Point only.
Page 40: Connecting Non-Wireless Devices
BR-500AC User's Manual Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the BR- 500AC to it using a LAN cable. The connection method will vary depending on each operating mode. How to Connect in Single Client Mode...
Page 41 In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the BR-500AC and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the BR-500AC first. Do not press the push switch then.
Page 42: Configuration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch)
- If a security feature such as MAC address filtering is enabled on your Access Point, disable it temporarily. - If the SSID filter is enabled on the BR-500AC when Smart Wireless Setup is executed, the SSID filter function will temporarily be disabled.
Page 43: Configuration
In such a case, start from 2 in this section. - By defaults, the operating mode is set to Single Client Mode. - To see which operating mode your BR-500AC is running on, start the BR-500AC in the Configuration Mode Note and access the Web page.
Page 44 In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the BR-500AC and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the BR-500AC first. Do not press the push switch then.
Page 45 - Please use only one Access Point. If two or more Access Points are waiting for wireless connections, BR- 500AC will not be able to connect properly. Press and hold the push switch at the front of BR-500AC. The WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink green together.
Page 46 Note In such a case, read the instructions carefully and start from 4 again. If you plan to use BR-500AC in Single Client Mode, you can keep using the connected non-wireless device to use it wirelessly. To replace it with the other non-wireless device, turn off the BR-500AC and replace the connected non-wireless device to it.
Page 47: Connecting Non-Wireless Devices
4. How to Configure BR-500AC Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the BR- 500AC to it using a LAN cable. The connection method will vary for each operating mode. How to Connect in Single Client Mode...
Page 48 In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the BR-500AC and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the BR-500AC first. Do not press the push switch then.
Page 49: Configuration Using Smart Wireless Setup(Pin Code)
- If a security feature such as MAC address filtering is enabled on your Access Point, disable it temporarily. - If the SSID filter is enabled on the BR-500AC when Smart Wireless Setup is executed, the SSID filter function will temporarily be disabled.
Page 50 BR-500AC User's Manual Connect the AC adaptor to BR-500AC, and the AC adaptor's plug to an electrical outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-500AC AC adaptor When the POWER LED turns green and the WLAN LED turns on or blinks, press and hold the push switch on the front of BR-500AC.
Page 51: Checking A Pin Code
Enter the password to set for BR-500AC and click Submit. - The login password configuration page is displayed only when BR-500AC is configured for the first time. - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Safari. - If the Web page is not displayed, enter "http://silex" in the address bar of the Web browser and press the Enter key.
Page 52 Enter the password for BR-500AC and click Login. The Web page of BR-500AC is displayed. - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-500AC need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC.
Page 53 4. How to Configure BR-500AC In the Web configuration interface, click Wireless LAN - Smart Wireless Setup and check the PIN code. Keep this screen displayed as it will be used again at Configuration in the next page. Do not click the Smart Wireless Setup Execute yet.
Page 54: Configuration
Access Point. Note Go back to the Smart Wireless Setup page of the BR-500AC and click the Smart Wireless Setup Execute. - If Smart Wireless Setup is started on the BR-500AC earlier than the Access Point, the configuration may fail.
Page 55 PC. To use the other non-wireless device wirelessly, turn off the BR-500AC and the PC, and connect the BR-500AC to the non-wireless device using a LAN cable. For details, refer to Connecting Non-wireless Devices in the next page.
Page 56: Connecting Non-Wireless Devices
BR-500AC User's Manual Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the BR- 500AC to it using a LAN cable. The connection method will vary for each operating mode. How to Connect in Single Client Mode...
Page 57 In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the BR-500AC and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the BR-500AC first. Do not press the push switch then.
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Page 59: List Of Functions
How to start the BR-500AC in Configuration Mode as well as access the Web configuration interface are explained. - When the IP address is set to BR-500AC, the Web configuration interface can also be accessed in Normal Mode by entering the IP address to the Web browser.
Page 60: Starting Br-500Ac In Configuration Mode
BR-500AC LAN Cable - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-500AC need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC. - If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.
Page 61 In 5 seconds, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink green together. Release the push switch then. BR-500AC will start running in the Configuration Mode and be ready to configure from the PC that has been connected to BR-500AC via a LAN cable.
Page 62: Configuration Via Web Configuration Interface
BR-500AC User's Manual Configuration via Web Configuration Interface The Web browser is started and the password configuration page of BR-500AC is displayed. Enter the password for BR-500AC and click Login. - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Safari. - If a static IP address is set to the PC, the Web configuration interface cannot be displayed in the...
Page 63 5. List of Functions The Web configuration interface of BR-500AC is displayed. In the Web configuration interface, the operating mode, wireless setting, etc. can be changed. - BR-500AC needs to be restarted for changes to take effect. Note...
Page 64: Ieee802.1X Authentication
To use the IEEE802.1X authentication, a RADIUS server is needed. Network Configuration Connect the BR-500AC to a network as below when you use the IEEE802.1X authentication. The RADIUS server identifies the reliability of BR-500AC as an authentication host, while BR- 500AC identifies the reliability of RADIUS server as an authentication client to identify the reliability of the network to connect to.
Page 65 5. List of Functions To Backbone Network RADIUS Server BR-500AC Access Point Non-wireless device (Printer)
Page 66: Ieee802.1X Authentication
BR-500AC User's Manual IEEE802.1X Authentication BR-500AC supports the following IEEE802.1X authentication methods. These can be set using the Web page. IEEE802.1X Authentication mode EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP EAP-FAST LEAP...
Page 67 5. List of Functions Settings on each authentication mode The compatible settings on each authentication mode are as follows. For details, refer to Appendix A-1. List of All Settings. IEEE802.1X Authentication Mode Name EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP EAP-FAST LEAP EAP User Name Necessary Necessary Necessary...
Page 68: Certificate Standard
BR-500AC User's Manual Certificate Standard When using the authentication mode which uses a certificate, get the necessary certificate issued from the certificate authority and import it to the BR-500AC. The BR-500AC supports the following certificates: Certificate Standard The certificate supports the standards as follows:...
Page 69: Mac Address Filtering
Check the MAC address of non-wireless device to allow an access, and register it to the Web page of BR-500AC. Before Using the IEEE802.1X Authentication In order to use the IEEE802.1X authentication on BR-500AC, the information below will be required. (1) User name and password to access the RADIUS server To access the RADIUS server, the user name and password are required.
Page 70: Ieee802.1X Authentication Settings
How to configure the IEEE802.1X authentication setting is explained. To use the authentication method that requires a certificate, import the certificate file. In the Web configuration interface of the BR-500AC, click Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration. In the Detailed Configuration page, select one of the followings for Network Authentication.
Page 71 * Settings will vary depending on the IEEE802.1X authentication mode you select. Enter the MAC address of the non-wireless device (the one you want to use wirelessly using BR-500AC) to Network Device Address under IEEE802.1X Network Device Configuration, and click Submit.
Page 72 - The BR-500AC bridges only the devices whose MAC address is registered to Network Device Address. Check the MAC address of the non-wireless device to bridge and register it to Network Device Address.
Page 73: Saving Log
Details of each log are as follows. System Log Power-on status, operating status, etc. of BR-500AC are saved as a log file. In case of a network trouble, you can check the operating status by referring the retrieved system logs.
Page 74 BR-500AC User's Manual When the system log is saved, the event log and the other files are generated that will include the operating status. File name Description System Product information Process Process information Client Client list of the station bridge function...
Page 75 Smart Wireless Setup was executed. Kitting Mode BR-500AC operated in kitting mode. Find Ethernet Address When Single Client Mode is on, BR-500AC started to detect the MAC address of the connected wired LAN devices. Error Wired LAN Wired LAN port error occurred.
Page 76 Multi-Client : Device (MAC address) not registered to the MAC address filter of IEEE802.1X authentication was detected. IF Name, Adopt, MAC address Single Client : BR-500AC set the registered or detected MAC address of the wired LAN device to the bridge interface.
Page 77: Retrieving/Deleting System Log
The system log saved on BR-500AC can be accessed from the Web configuration interface. Connect BR-500AC and the PC using a LAN cable. BR-500AC LAN Cable Connect the AC adaptor to BR-500AC, and the AC adaptor's plug to an electrical outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-500AC AC adaptor...
Page 78 In 5 seconds, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink green together. Release the push switch then. BR-500AC will start running in the Configuration Mode and be ready to configure from the PC that has been connected to BR-500AC via a LAN cable.
Page 79 Note - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Safari. - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-500AC need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC. - If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.
Page 80 BR-500AC User's Manual The message for compressed file of all system logs (sys_log_archive.tgz) appears. Click Open file or ". . ." for the desired option. The system log has been saved.
Page 81 The system log saved on BR-500AC can be deleted from the Web configuration interface. Connect BR-500AC and the PC using a LAN cable. BR-500AC LAN Cable Connect the AC adaptor to BR-500AC, and the AC adaptor's plug to an electrical outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-500AC AC adaptor...
Page 82 In 5 seconds, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink green together. Release the push switch then. BR-500AC will start running in the Configuration Mode and be ready to configure from the PC that has been connected to BR-500AC via a LAN cable.
Page 83 Note - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Safari. - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-500AC need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC. - If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.
Page 84 BR-500AC User's Manual When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. All system logs are deleted. - If Cancel is clicked, the system log will not be deleted. Note The system log has been deleted.
Page 85: Retrieving/Deleting Event Log
The event log saved on BR-500AC can be accessed from the Web configuration interface. Connect BR-500AC and the PC using a LAN cable. BR-500AC LAN Cable Connect the AC adaptor to BR-500AC, and the AC adaptor's plug to an electrical outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-500AC AC adaptor...
Page 86 In 5 seconds, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink green together. Release the push switch then. BR-500AC will start running in the Configuration Mode and be ready to configure from the PC that has been connected to BR-500AC via a LAN cable.
Page 87 Note - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Safari. - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-500AC need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC. - If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.
Page 88 BR-500AC User's Manual The message for event log file appears. Click Open file or ". . ." for the desired option. The event log has been saved.
Page 89 The event log saved on BR-500AC can be deleted from the Web configuration interface. Connect BR-500AC and the PC using a LAN cable. BR-500AC LAN Cable Connect the AC adaptor to BR-500AC, and the AC adaptor's plug to an electrical outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-500AC AC adaptor...
Page 90 In 5 seconds, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink green together. Release the push switch then. BR-500AC will start running in the Configuration Mode and be ready to configure from the PC that has been connected to BR-500AC via a LAN cable.
Page 91 Note - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Safari. - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-500AC need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC. - If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.
Page 92 BR-500AC User's Manual When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. All event logs are deleted. - If Cancel is clicked, the event log will not be deleted. Note The event log has been deleted.
Page 93: Time Synchronization Of Log
The setting can be configured at NTP Configuration. - For how to access the Web page of BR-500AC, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. - For details on the NTP setting, refer to A-1. List of All Settings.
Page 94: Address Management Table
- Only unicast address is supported for MAC address and IP address . - BR-500AC checks the existence of device information to save at 5 sec interval. If BR-500AC is turned off before the saving process is completed, the device information is not saved in the address management table.
Page 95: Registering Address To Management Table
Following explains how to register combination of MAC address and IP address to management tables (IPv4/IPv6). In the Web configuration interface of the BR-500AC, click Advanced. Select Multi-Client Mode for Client Mode. Select ON for Address Management Table, enter the MAC address and IP address and click Add.
Page 96 BR-500AC User's Manual The combination information is listed in the management table. Click Submit.
Page 97: Deleting Address From Management Table
Following explains how to delete combination of MAC address and IP address from management tables (IPv4/IPv6). In the Web configuration interface of the BR-500AC, click Advanced. At the address management table, select combination of MAC address and IP address from the list and click Remove. Repeat the same process to delete more sets of information.
Page 98 BR-500AC User's Manual Click Submit.
Page 99: Wme Function
• WME function works in the same way as WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia). Note • To establish wireless communication using the WMM function, the Access Point will need to support WMM. Default Access Category Setting In the Web configuration interface of the BR-500AC, click Advanced.
Page 100 BR-500AC User's Manual Select the default access category to use and click Submit.
Page 101: Maintenance
Plug the AC adaptor back into the outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-500AC AC adaptor When the POWER LED turns green, the restart is completed. After the restart, the BR-500AC will start in a normal mode. BR-500AC Con rm the LED is ON...
Page 102 BR-500AC User's Manual How to restart BR-500AC using the Web configuration interface: Start the BR-500AC in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser. From the left menu on the Web configuration interface, click Restart.
Page 103: Factory Default Configuration
When the WLAN LED turns green and then to red, release the push switch. The factory default configuration begins. After the factory default configuration is completed, the BR-500AC will start in a normal mode. Electrical Outlet Green...
Page 104 BR-500AC User's Manual How to reset BR-500AC to factory defaults using the Web configuration interface: Start the BR-500AC in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser. From the left menu on the Web page, click Setting Initialization.
Page 105: Firmware Update
The latest firmware file can be downloaded from our website. See the instructions below to download the firmware file. For how to upload the firmware file to BR-500AC, refer to the firmware update procedure sheet file contained in the firmware file you download.
Page 106 BR-500AC User's Manual How to update the BR-500AC's firmware: Start the BR-500AC in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser. From the left menu on the Web page, click Firmware Update. In the page displayed, click the button to the right of New firmware.
Page 107 5. List of Functions In the file selection dialog, select a new firmware file and click Open. Check that the specified firmware file is displayed at New firmware, and click Update. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
Page 108 Turns orange during the rmware update Turns green during the rmware update - Do not turn off BR-500AC or close the Web browser while the firmware update is in progress. When the LED light pattern is changed, the firmware update is complete.
Page 109: Appendix
A. Appendix Appendix A-1. List of All Settings The BR-500AC has the following configuration items: Wireless LAN - Easy Configuration Select a wireless network. Select the SSID of the Access Point (or other wireless devices) to connect from Details Wireless Network List.
Page 110 1 - 32 characters Range Default Value BR500-xxxxxx (xxxxxx is the last 6 digits on MAC address of the BR-500AC.) The SSID is an ID that distinguishes a wireless LAN network from others. Note For wireless devices to communicate with each other on a wireless network, they must share the same SSID.
Page 111 A. Appendix The following items are displayed when Network Authentication is Open. Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration - WEP Configuration Enable/Disable the WEP encryption. Details If WEP encryption is used, wireless communication will be encrypted using the settings for "WEP Key 1-4" and "Key Index". ON/OFF Range Default Value...
Page 112 BR-500AC User's Manual The following items are displayed when Network Authentication is WPA2-Personal. Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration Encryption Mode Details Select the encryption mode. Range Default Value IEEE802.11r Fast Transition Details Enable/Disable the IEEE802.11r Over-the-Air FT (Fast Basic Service Set Transition) function.
Page 113 A. Appendix The following items are displayed when Network Authentication is WPA3-Personal. Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration Encryption Mode Select the encryption mode. Details Range Default Value Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration - WPA3 Personal Configuration Pre-Shared Key Set the Pre-Shared Key to use for encryption.
Page 114 BR-500AC User's Manual The following items are displayed when Network Authentication is WPA/WPA2-Personal. Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration Encryption Mode Select the encryption mode. Details AUTO Range Default Value AUTO Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration - WPA/WPA2 Personal Configuration Pre-Shared Key Set the Pre-Shared Key to use for encryption.
Page 115 AP on the same network beforehand. Range ENABLE/DISABLE Default Value ENABLE The following functions are not supported. Note - Over-the-DS FT - FT Resource Request protocol A time of roaming may take longer depending on the combination with other settings of BR-500AC.
Page 116 BR-500AC User's Manual IEEE802.11ai Fast Initial Link Setup This setting is displayed when the network authentication mode is WPA2- Details Enterprise and the Authentication Method is EAP-TLS. Enable/Disable the IEEE802.11ai FILS (Fast Initial Link Setup) authentication. If this function is enabled, re-authentication process is simplified using the key acquired by PMK cache or ERP(EAP Re-authentication Protocol), when reconnecting to an AP that has been once connected using the IEEE802.1X authentication.
Page 117 This setting is displayed when the Authentication Method is EAP-TLS Details Select a client certificate to use for client authentication. Range A certificate file used to authenticate BR-500AC Inner Authentication Method This setting is displayed when the Authentication Method is EAP-TTLS PEAP Details Select the authentication protocol to use.
Page 118 BR-500AC User's Manual Auto PAC Provisioning This setting is displayed when the Authentication Method is EAP-FAST Details Enable/Disable the automatic distribution of the PAC (Protected Access Credential). Range ON / OFF Default Value When OFF is selected, the PAC file generated by the server will need to be Note registered.
Page 119 Addresses can be registered for Multi-Client Mode. Wireless LAN - Smart Wireless Setup - Smart Wireless Setup Execute PIN Code Details The PIN code of BR-500AC is displayed. The value is automatically generated by clicking the button. Range Automatically generated...
Page 120 1-15 characters Range * The following symbols and spaces cannot be used. `~!@#$^&*()=+[]{}\|;:'",<>/? BR500-xxxxxx (xxxxxx is the last 6 digits on MAC address of the BR-500AC.) Default Value TCP/IP - TCP/IP Configuration - TCP/IP Configuration DHCP Client Enable/Disable the DHCP protocol.
Page 121 Select Single Client Mode to bridge only one device connected to a LAN Note port of the BR-500AC. In Single Client Mode, not only TCP/IP but various communication protocols can be used. Select Multi-Client Mode to bridge several devices using a HUB on the LAN port of BR-500AC.
Page 122 Only unicast address is supported for MAC address and IP address. BR-500AC checks the existence of device information to save at 5 sec interval. If BR- 500AC is turned off before the saving process is completed, the device information is not saved in the address management table.
Page 123 Range AUTO Default Value If a LINK LED on the connected device does not light on when BR-500AC is Note powered on, change the network type to that of the connected device. Advanced - Advanced Configuration - Wireless LAN Configuration Roaming Threshold(dBm) Set the roaming threshold value (-35 to -95).
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Access Points operating in a stealth mode will not be displayed in the list. Too many wireless devices may be operating, exceeding the maximum number of devices the BR-500AC can show on (up to 32 devices). Up to 32 wireless devices can be displayed at Wireless Network List.
Page 125 Network Device Address. This error does not occur in Multi-Client Mode. The restart is not required then. Several devices may have been connected to the BR-500AC using a HUB, though it is operating in Single Client Mode.
Page 126 Even if you keep the certificate, it has no impact on the authentication process since the imported certificate is used only with the compatible authentication method. I cannot connect to BR-500AC in Ad hoc mode. BR-500AC does not support Ad hoc mode. Only Infrastructure mode can be used.
Page 127: A-3. What's Amc Manager
Technology to purchase a license key. Note - For details on the "AMC Manager®" , please visit our homepage. - To use the "AMC Manager®", an IP address needs to be configured to the BR-500AC. How to Download AMC Manager® Access the Silex Technology's website (https://www.silextechnology.com/).
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Silex technology BR-500AC User Manual

1 Introduction

2 About BR-500AC

3 Before You Begin

4 How to Configure BR-500AC

5 List of Functions

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