1. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Bridge BR-330AC-LP (hereinafter the "BR-330AC-LP"). This manual provides information on how to configure and use BR-330AC-LP. Please read the 1-2. Safety Instructions carefully before using BR-330AC-LP.
BR-330AC-LP User's Manual 1-1. Introduction This manual provides information on how to configure and use BR-330AC-LP. Please read the Safety Instructions carefully before using BR-330AC-LP. : This symbol indicates important information that needs to be observed when operating BR-330AC-LP. Make sure to read this information for safe and proper use.
This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of BR-330AC-LP. To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using BR-330AC-LP. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of BR- 330AC-LP and on general safety issues.
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* In the following cases, turn off the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of BR-330AC-LP from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock.
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* Use the AC adaptor supplied with BR-330AC-LP. Other AC adaptors may cause malfunction. * Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using BR-330AC-LP. * When BR-330AC-LP will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of BR-330AC-LP and the other devices you are using with.
BR-330AC-LP User's Manual 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...
2. About BR-330AC-LP About BR-330AC-LP BR-330AC-LP is the wireless bridge that can add a wireless feature to non-wireless devices (10BASE- T/100BASE-TX network devices) and that supports wireless LAN communication of 2.4GHz/5GHz band. Enterprise security feature will ensure safe and secure use of wireless communication at an office,...
Two types of operating mode [Single Client Mode] - Bridges a single non-wireless device connected to a LAN port of the BR-330AC-LP over wireless network. - For the MAC address to use for wireless LAN connection, the MAC address of the device connected to a LAN port of the BR-330AC-LP will be used (MAC address transparent feature).
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Utility” can be used to configure multiple BR-330AC-LP units at once. - 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-330AC-LP. Note - BR-330AC-LP can be used in Infrastructure mode only. Ad hoc mode is not supported.
BR-330AC-LP User's Manual 2-2. Parts and Functions The parts name and functions are as follows: Front (1) Wireless LAN antenna This antenna is used for wireless communication. (2) POWER LED Powered on. Powered off. (Orange) (3) WLAN LED Running in Infrastructure mode.
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2. About BR-330AC-LP Back E/A : XXXXXXXXXXXX (1) MAC Address MAC Address of BR-330AC-LP...
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BR-330AC-LP User's Manual (1) Push Switch Start in Configuration Mode Press and hold the push switch for 5 sec while BR-330AC- LP is active. Wireless configuration using Press and hold the push switch for 10 sec while BR-330AC- Smart Wireless Setup LP is active.
2. About BR-330AC-LP 2-3. Hardware Specification Operating environment Temperature : 0 degrees to +50 degrees Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing) Storage environment Temperature : -20 degrees to +70 degrees Humidity : 20% to 90%RH (Non-condensing) Wired network interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Auto-sensing) :1 port...
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BR-330AC-LP User's Manual Notice to US Customers Contains FCC ID : N6C-SDMAC 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.
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2. About BR-330AC-LP RSS-247 Issue 2 §6.4 Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet.
Do not use BR-330AC-LP near a cellular phone, TV or Radio A cellular phone, TV and radio use a different radio band than our products. Generally, if they are used near BR-330AC-LP, it will not cause any problems. However, when they approximate BR-330AC-LP, sound or image noise may occur.
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The same frequency band of BR-330AC-LP is used for a microwave, industry, science, medical equipment and licensed in room or low power (non-licensed) radio stations. - Before you use BR-330AC-LP, check that it does not interfere with other devices. - If interference occurs, stop using BR-330AC-LP or change the wireless band. Please consider to create a wall between these devices to avoid interference.
2. About BR-330AC-LP 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 without a limitation of installation locations due to wiring. However, a...
330AC-LP as well as the wireless setting information you need to check out before the configuration. 3-1. Operating Mode BR-330AC-LP has 2 operating modes below. Please use the one appropriate for your environment. - Single Client Mode - Multi-Client Mode - The operating mode can be configured on the Web configuration interface which can be accessed when the BR-330AC-LP operates in Configuration 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-330AC-LP 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.
Use this mode when you connect multiple non-wireless devices to BR-330AC-LP. 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-330AC-LP and the IP address of the connected device will be used.
BR-330AC-LP 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)
- Wireless router is operating in a stealth mode. - Wireless router 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-330AC-LP).
In this configuration method, you can automatically configure the wireless settings by pressing the wireless connection button on your wireless router and the push switch on BR-330AC-LP. You will not have to get wireless setting information beforehand, as configuration is automatically handled by the BR-330AC-LP and your wireless router.
WPS, refer to the operation manual that came with your wireless router or contact the manufacturer. Check the PIN code Register the PIN code BR-330AC-LP LAN Cable Wireless Router - Two PCs are required for this configuration; one for the BR-330AC-LP and the other one for your wireless router. Note...
BR-330AC-LP and your wireless router, you need to get the necessary setting information of your wireless router beforehand. - If you plan to configure the BR-330AC-LP using Smart Wireless Setup, you will not have to get the wireless setting information.
4. How to Configure BR-330AC-LP How to Configure BR-330AC-LP This chapter explains how to configure BR-330AC-LP. 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.
Connect BR-330AC-LP and the PC using a LAN cable. BR-330AC-LP LAN Cable - If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it. Connect the AC adapter to BR-330AC-LP, and the AC adapter's plug to an electrical outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-330AC-LP LAN Cable...
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In 5 seconds, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink together. Release the push switch then. BR-330AC-LP will start running in the Configuration Mode and be ready to configure from the PC that has been connected to BR-330AC-LP via a LAN cable.
BR-330AC-LP and click Submit. - The login password configuration is needed only when BR-330AC-LP is configured for the first time (or when BR-330AC-LP is initialized.) - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Mozilla Firefox.
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Shared Key for Network Key. Click Submit when finished. - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-330AC-LP need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC. - If a static IP address is set to the PC, the Web configuration interface cannot be displayed in the...
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To give a wireless feature to the same PC (the one you have been using for configuration), please restart the PC. To give a wireless feature to the other device, turn off BR-330AC-LP, and remove it from the PC. For details, refer to Connecting Non-wireless Devices to connect BR-330AC-LP to the...
4. How to Configure BR-330AC-LP Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the BR- 330AC-LP to it using a LAN cable. The connection method will vary depending on each operating mode.
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In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the BR-330AC-LP and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the BR-330AC-LP first. Do not press the push switch then.
- Please check that the wireless router supporting WPS is installed on your network. - This configuration method is not available if the wireless router is operating in a stealth mode. - To ensure proper communication during this configuration, please temporarily move the BR-330AC-LP closer to the wireless router.
In such a case, start from 2 in this section. - By defaults, the operating mode is set to Multi-Client Mode. - To see which operating mode your BR-330AC-LP is running on, start the BR-330AC-LP in the Configuration Note Mode and access the Web page.
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In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the BR-330AC-LP and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the BR-330AC-LP first. Do not press the push switch then.
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- Please use only one wireless router. If two or more wireless routers are waiting for wireless connections, BR-330AC-LP will not be able to connect properly. Press and hold the push switch at the top of BR-330AC-LP. The WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink together.
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Note In such a case, read the instructions carefully and start from 4 again. If you plan to use BR-330AC-LP 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-330AC-LP and replace the connected non-wireless device to it.
- Please check that the wireless router supporting WPS is installed on your network. - This configuration method is not available if the wireless router is operating in a stealth mode. - To ensure proper communication during this configuration, please temporarily move the BR-330AC-LP closer to the wireless router.
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4. How to Configure BR-330AC-LP Connect the AC adapter to BR-330AC-LP, and the AC adapter's plug to an electrical outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-330AC-LP LAN Cable AC adapter When the POWER LED turns on and then the WLAN LED turns on, press and hold the push switch with a fine tipped object such as a pen or pencil.
BR-330AC-LP and click Submit. - The login password configuration is needed only when BR-330AC-LP is configured for the first time (or when BR-330AC-LP is initialized.) - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Mozilla Firefox.
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Enter the password you have configured and click Login. The Web page of BR-330AC-LP is displayed. - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-330AC-LP need to communicate each other properly. - Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC.
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BR-330AC-LP User's Manual In the Web configuration interface, click 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.
Note Go back to the Smart Wireless Setup page of the BR-330AC-LP and click the Smart Wireless Setup Execute. - If Smart Wireless Setup is started on the BR-330AC-LP earlier than the wireless router, the configuration may fail.
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To give a wireless feature to the same PC (the one you have been using for configuration), please restart the PC. To give a wireless feature to the other device, turn off BR-330AC-LP, and remove it from the PC. For details, refer to Connecting Non-wireless Devices to connect BR-330AC-LP to...
How to start the BR-330AC-LP in Configuration Mode as well as access the Web configuration interface are explained. - When the IP address is set to BR-330AC-LP, the Web configuration interface can also be accessed in Normal Mode by entering the IP address to the Web browser.
BR-330AC-LP LAN Cable - To start the configuration, the PC and BR-330AC-LP 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.
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In 5 seconds, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink together. Release the push switch then. BR-330AC-LP will start running in the Configuration Mode and be ready to configure from the PC that has been connected to BR-330AC-LP via a LAN cable.
BR-330AC-LP User's Manual Configuration via Web Configuration Interface Start a Web browser on the PC you are using for the setup. When the login page appears, enter the password you have configured and click Login. - Recommended Web browsers: Microsoft Edge / Mozilla Firefox.
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5. List of Functions The Web configuration interface of BR-330AC-LP is displayed. In the Web configuration interface, the operating mode, wireless setting, etc. can be changed. - BR-330AC-LP needs to be restarted for changes to take effect. Note...
To use the IEEE802.1X authentication, a RADIUS server is needed. Network Configuration Connect the BR-330AC-LP to a network as below when you use the IEEE802.1X authentication. The RADIUS server identifies the reliability of BR-330AC-LP as an authentication host, while BR-330AC-LP identifies the reliability of RADIUS server as an authentication client to identify the reliability of the network to connect to.
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5. List of Functions The reliability of BR-330AC-LP is identified by RADIUS server. To Backbone Network The reliability of non-wireless device is RADIUS Server identified by MAC address filtering of BR-330AC-LP. (Non-wireless device) Printer BR-330AC-LP Wireless Router Only the trusted devices can be connected...
BR-330AC-LP User's Manual IEEE802.1X Authentication BR-330AC-LP 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...
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Use this to check the client reliability. To read out the secret key from the client Client Certificate Password certificate, a password is required. - Please create the client certificate and the CA certificate separately. BR-330AC-LP does not support the certificate composed of multiple certificate files.
BR-330AC-LP 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-330AC-LP. The BR-330AC-LP supports the following certificates: Certificate Standard The certificate supports the standards as follows:...
Check the MAC address of non-wireless device to allow an access, and register it to the Web page of BR-330AC-LP. Before Using the IEEE802.1X Authentication In order to use the IEEE802.1X authentication on BR-330AC-LP, 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.
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-330AC-LP, click Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration. In the Detailed Configuration page, select one of the followings for Network Authentication.
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- The BR-330AC-LP 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.
Details of each log are as follows. System Log Power-on status, operating status, etc. of BR-330AC-LP are saved as a log file. In case of a network trouble, you can check the operating status by referring the retrieved system logs.
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5. List of Functions 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 Meminfo Memory information messages(.x)
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Smart Wireless Setup Smart Wireless Setup was executed. Kitting Mode BR-330AC-LP operated in kitting mode. Find Ethernet Address When Single Client Mode is on, BR-330AC-LP started to detect the MAC address of the connected wired LAN devices. Error Wired LAN Wired LAN port error occurred.
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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-330AC-LP set the registered or detected MAC address of the wired LAN device to the bridge interface.
Click Log - System Log and click Save Log to save all logs. - The log files cannot be saved individually. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. Note The message for compressed file of all system logs (sys_log_archive.tgz) appears.
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Click Log - System Log and click Remove System Log. - The system log files cannot be deleted individually. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. Note When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
Click Log - Event Log and click Save to save all logs. - The event log can only be saved to one file. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. Note The message for event log file(eventlog.txt) appears.
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Click Log - Event Log and click Remove. - The event log cannot be deleted individually. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. Note When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
The setting can be configured at NTP Configuration. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. - For details on the NTP setting, refer to A-1. List of All Settings.
- Only unicast address is supported for MAC address and IP address . - BR-330AC-LP checks the existence of device information to save at 5 sec interval. If BR-330AC-LP is turned off before the saving process is completed, the device information is not saved in the address management table.
Select Multi-Client Mode for Client Mode. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. - For details on the address management table setting, refer to A-1. List of All Settings.
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5. List of Functions The combination information is listed in the management table. Click Submit.
In the Web configuration interface of the BR-330AC-LP, click Advanced. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. - For details on the address management table setting, refer to A-1. List of All Settings.
BR-330AC-LP User's Manual 5-5. Maintenance Restarting How to restart BR-330AC-LP by unplugging the AC adapter: Unplug the AC adapter of BR-330AC-LP from the outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-330AC-LP AC adapter Plug the AC adapter back into the outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-330AC-LP AC adapter When the POWER LED and WLAN LED turn on, the restart is completed.
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Start the BR-330AC-LP in Configuration Mode and access the Web configuration interface. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. Note From the left menu on the Web configuration interface, click Restart.
BR-330AC-LP User's Manual Factory Default Configuration How to reset BR-330AC-LP to factory defaults using the Push Switch: Unplug the AC adaptor of BR-330AC-LP from the outlet. Electrical Outlet BR-330AC-LP AC adapter Press and hold the push switch on the top while inserting the AC adaptor back into the electrical outlet.
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Start the BR-330AC-LP in Configuration Mode and access the Web configuration interface. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. Note From the left menu on the Web page, click Setting Initialization.
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-330AC-LP, refer to the firmware update procedure sheet file contained in the firmware file you download.
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Start the BR-330AC-LP in Configuration Mode and access the Web configuration interface. - For how to access the Web page of BR-330AC-LP, refer to 5-1. How to Access Web Configuration Interface. Note From the left menu on the Web page, click Firmware Update.
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WLAN/STATUS LEDs turn on during BR-330AC-LP the firmware update - Do not turn off BR-330AC-LP or close the Web browser while the firmware update is in progress. When the LED light pattern is changed, the firmware update is complete.
A. Appendix Appendix A-1. List of All Settings The BR-330AC-LP has the following configuration items: Wireless LAN - Easy Configuration Select a wireless network. Select the SSID of the wireless router (or other wireless devices) to connect Details from Wireless Network List.
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BR-330AC-LP User's Manual Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration Wireless Standard Select the wireless standard. Details AUTO / 2.4GHz / 5GHz Range Default Value AUTO Wireless router of the selected wireless standard will be connected. Note...
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A. Appendix WEP Key1-4 Set the WEP key for WEP encryption. Details Up to 4 WEP keys can be set. This setting must be the same as that of your wireless devices. A WEP key must be entered using hexadecimal or alphanumeric characters. Range 5 or 13 characters 10 or 26 digit hexadecimal value...
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BR-330AC-LP User's Manual The following items are displayed when Network Authentication is WPA2-Personal or WPA/WPA2-Personal. Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration Encryption Mode Select the encryption mode. Details AES / AUTO Range Default Value AES (when WPA2-Personal is set)
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ENABLE/DISABLE Range DISABLE Default Value Note The following functions are not supported. - Over-the-DS FT - FT Resource Request protocol A time of roaming may take longer depending on the combination with other settings of BR-330AC-LP.
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This setting is necessary when a password is set to the client certificate. 0 - 32 characters Range Default Value (None) Client Certification 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-330AC-LP...
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A. Appendix Inner Authentication Method This setting is displayed when the Authentication Method is EAP-TTLS PEAP Details Select the authentication protocol to use. When the Authentication Method is PEAP, the setting is fixed to MSCHAPv2. PAP / CHAP / MSCHAP / MSCHAPv2 Range Default Value PAP (for EAP-TTLS...
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BR-330AC-LP User's Manual Wireless LAN - Detailed Configuration - Certificate Registration Status Client Certification Details When the client certificate is registered, the issuer and the valid period of the certificate are displayed. Default Value Not Registered CA Certificate Details When the CA certificate is registered, the issuer and the valid period of the certificate are displayed.
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A. Appendix Wireless LAN - Smart Wireless Setup - Smart Wireless Setup Execute PIN Code Details The PIN code of BR-330AC-LP is displayed. The value is automatically generated by clicking the button. Range Automatically generated Default Value Smart Wireless Setup Execute Execute the wireless configuration by Smart Wireless Setup.
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BR-330AC-LP User's Manual Default Gateway Details Set the gateway address. If "0.0.0.0" is set, this setting is disabled. When the DHCP is enabled on your network, the Default Gateway obtained from it will be applied. 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 Range Default Value 0.0.0.0...
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Select Single Client Mode to bridge only one device connected to a LAN Note port of the BR-330AC-LP. 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-330AC-LP.
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Only unicast address is supported for MAC address and IP address. Note BR-330AC-LP checks the existence of device information to save at 5 sec interval. If BR- 330AC-LP is turned off before the saving process is completed, the device information is not saved in the address management table.
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A. Appendix Login Password - Password Configuration Please input the password. Details Configure the password to manage the BR-330AC-LP. This password is used for authentication to login to the Web configuration interface of BR-330AC-LP. 1 - 32 characters Range Default Value...
BR-330AC-LP User's Manual A-2. Troubleshooting This section provides the solutions for possible troubles you may experience when you are installing or using the BR-330AC-LP. My wireless router is not displayed in the Wireless Network List of the Web configuration interface.
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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-330AC-LP using a HUB, though it is operating in Single Client Mode.
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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-330AC-LP in Ad hoc mode. BR-330AC-LP does not support Ad hoc mode.
Note - For details on the "AMC Manager®", please visit our website. - To use the "AMC Manager®", an IP address needs to be configured to the BR-330AC-LP. These utilities can be downloaded from the Silex Technology's website. Access the URL below to download it.
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