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Wireless LAN Device Series WLAN Outdoor Bridge ZPlus-B191-OD User Manual Version. 1.03 (07.15.2004)
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Notice “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. Warning:...
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This EUT is incompliance with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CAUTION:...
1 Introduction ZINWELL ZPlus-B191-OD Wireless Outdoor Bridge Unit (herein after referred as ODU) is fully complying with 802.11b standard, featuring with easy-to-install, easy-to-manage, and point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connection. Our ODU is a flexible and cost-effective product which allows you to connect LANs located in fart buildings with data transmitting rate up to 11Mbps.
2 Hardware Installation This Chapter helps you to install the hardware in a quick and easy way. Packing List Before you start to install the ODU, make sure the package should contain the following items: Wireless Outdoor Bridge unit * 1 Mounting Kit * 1 Waterproof (IP67) RJ-45 Cable (30M) * 1 Waterproof (IP66) RF Cable (1M) * 1...
Power Over Ethernet Kit Ground Wire RJ-45 Cable 6 dBi omni directional antenna 2.5” /4” U bolt and Anchor Hardware Installation Once you check off everything from the package, you can start to install the ODU. You can mount to a pipe, a pole or to the side of a building. The steps are showed in the following:...
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2. You can use the 2” inch or 4” inch U bolt to mount on the pipe, depending on the radius of the pipe. (Wall mounting is referred to Wall Mounting Figure) The two U bolts must be mounted tightly. Be aware of not over-tighten the U bolt. Pipe Mounting Figure...
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Connecting the ground wire as the figure of “ODU ground wire connection.” ZPlus-B191-OD Cable connection ZPlus-B191-OD ground wire connection 4. Plug the other end of the waterproof RJ-45 cable to the PoE device. The PoE device is guaranteed only in indoor environment.
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Note: Be careful! Don’t plug the two cables inversely. It will damage the devices! Refer to the following figure for the complete system connection. Outdoor Antenna Indoor ZPlus-B191-OD Power injector Waterproof RJ-45 cable Waterproof RF cable Power cord Ground wire...
3 Software Configuration Enter web configuration page The default IP Address for ODU is 192.168.2.254; the default IP address for Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. You need to configure your PC’s TCP/IP setting before access the ODU. For example: • IP address 192.168.2.X (X means any figure from 1 to 253 and is not used by other device) •...
Wireless LAN Setting 3.3.1 Basic settings 1. “Alias name”: let you can set this ODU’s name to distinguish this ODU from others. 2. “Disable Wireless LAN Interface”: By clicking this function, ODU will not transmit RF signal out. ODU will not connect to any Wireless LAN device. 3.
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the best channel that every time the ODU power on at your installation site. 7. In the “Associated Client,” you also can click the “Show Active Client” to see which client had connected to this ODU. While using the Client mode of the ODU, you must be connected by a wired RJ-45 cable and can’t use the AP mode’s functions.
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This table shows the status of all clients who are connected to this ODU. Each time you successfully changed the default setting, the page will show a “successful” message.
3.3.2 Wireless Advanced Settings The default setting is optimized for the normal operation. For specific application, setting configuration will required highly attention to reach optimistic condition. Note : Any unreasonable value change to default setting will reduce the throughput of the ODU. 1.
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3. RTS Threshold: This function is designed to prevent the low throughput from the hidden node of WLAN device. The default setting is disabled (set the value to the maximum). 4. Beacon Interval: The interval time to send the beacon. The default value is 100ms. 5.
3.3.3 Wireless Security setup The default security setting of the encryption function is disabled. Choose your preferred security setting depending on what security function you need. 3.3.3.1 WEP Encryption Setting When use the WEP encryption, you can choose to set the WEP key or to use the 802.1x Authentication.
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If you decide to use the WEP encryption to secure your WLAN, refer to the following setting of the WEP encryption: 64-bit WEP Encryption: 64-bit WEP key are the same with the encryption method of 40-bit WEP. You can input 10 hexadecimal digits {0~9},{a~f},{A~F} 128-bit WEP Encryption:...
3.3.3.2 WEP Encryption with 802.1x Setting If you use the WEP encryption, you can also use the RADIUS server to check the admission of the users. Then you can choose WEP 64 or 128 bit encryption to fit in with your network environment. The default Port is 1812.
3.3.3.3 WPA Encryption Setting If you choose the WPA encryption, you can use the WPA-RADIUS or Pre-shared Key to enhance your security setting. You also can enable or disable the TKIP. There are two formats of the Pre-shared Key formats: passphrase or Hex (64 characters).
If you choose the WPA encryption, you can use the WPA-RADIUS or Pre-shared Key to enhance The default Port for RADIUS your security setting. You also can enable or disable the TKIP. Server is 1812, and in IP address field for you to specify the RADIUS server’s IP. 3.3.4 Wireless Access Control You may have a simple firewall to prevent the unauthenticated customer to connect to our ODU.
WDS Settings 3.3.6 WDS function includes Wireless Repeater Mode and Bridge Mode, which shown on 5.3.4 and 5.3.6. When you set up the WDS system, you should consider the following items: 1. ALL your ODU must have the same channel. 2.
LAN Interface Setup This configuration is mainly for the ODU’s IP mode setting (Fix and DHCP) and DHCP Server setting. You can set the ZPlus-B190-OD’s IP by using the fixed IP or DHCP client. ODU also can support the DHCP Server for your network environment. ODU also supports the 802.1d spanning tree function.
3.4.2 Using DHCP Client You also can use the DHCP client mode to get the IP and other setting. Be carefully using this function. You need to know which IP ODU will get. Otherwise, you will not be able to connect to the ODU’s web page.
3.4.3 Enable DHCP Server If you don’t have another DHCP server in your network, you can enable this function to support your network. You must set up following: 1. DHCP Client range: 192.168.2.X (X:1~253) 2. DNS Server: to identify which DNS is more useful to you. After you finish the default setting, if you change the ODU’s IP, you have to re-connect the Web Server with the new address.
When you enable the DHCP server, you can see which client had been assigned the IP address. WLAN AP Statistics This page shows the wireless statistics, the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks.
Upgrade Firmware When you upgrade the firmware you can get it from the Website. When you upgrade the firmware, please don’t power off the ODU. Note: Please use the wired connection to upgrade the firmware! Save/Reload Settings You can save the setting for backup purpose or other the same device, and you can reload the file that saving your configuration.
4 Wireless Connection Architecture IEEE 802.11 defines two types of network service: Infrastructure and ad-Hoc mode. You can select either one to fit your network environment. Infrastructure mode ALL PCs, with wireless LAN card, connect to the ODU that has been linking to the LAN and all the resource can be integrated or shared.
Wireless AP Functions Access Point can have various functions to make your network more effectively. 4.3.1 Access Point Mode In the Access Point function, you can connect the ODU to the LAN by using RJ-45 cable and PC can use the wireless LAN adapter to connect with ODU to share the resource and join to the network environment.
4.3.2 Access Point Client Mode (Ad-Hoc) By using the Access Point Client function, you can have both the AP function and Client function. You can use the wire line to connect to the LAN and use the wireless client “ad-Hoc” function to join to each other. 4.3.3 Access Point Client Mode (Infrastructure) By using the Access Point Client function in Infrastructure mode, you can connect to the LAN with wire line and can setup a Basic service set to let other client including the PC...
4.3.4 Wireless Repeater Wireless Repeater can extend the range of the wireless radio. You can then add the long range of the wireless group. 4.3.5 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) You can use the WDS function to connect to both of the AP and wireless LAN client.
Selecting an appropriate site Selecting an appropriate site for your ODU will ensure the best performance. Avoid locating the ODU near metal objects such as appliances (e.g., refrigerators, ovens, and washer/dryers). While considering the location of the ODU, keep in mind that your appliances may be on the other side of the wall.
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