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airBridge series is a wireless client which can be used to connect any PC with Ethernet
port to a network / PC / Internet wirelessly. It is a simple plug and play device needing no
configuration. It operates at 2.4 GHz ISM band. Using an external directional antennas
for the airBridge outdoor can provide range of upto 32 Kilometers. It provides data rates
upto 11Mbps and encryption capability of 64 bits or 128 bits. It can interface with any
wireless LAN device complying with 802.11b specifications.
Currently there are 3 models in the airBridge series
1. airBridge - Indoor wireless ethernet client with a 2.2 dBi antenna
2. airBridge Outdoor - Outdoor wireless ethernet client device.
3. airBridge TOTAL - Outdoor wireless ethernet client device integrated with a 13 dBi / 9
dBi* flat panel antenna. Now with new enhancements like Surge Protection and an
external N connector for an external antenna option.
Note:
* 13dBi integrated antenna comply to FCC standards. 9dBi integrated antenna comply to ETSI
standards.
Revision 1.7
airBridge Series Wireless Ethernet Client
Quick Install Guide
Installing the airBridge Series
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- Page 1 Quick Install Guide Installing the airBridge Series airBridge series is a wireless client which can be used to connect any PC with Ethernet port to a network / PC / Internet wirelessly. It is a simple plug and play device needing no configuration.
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Page 2: Contents Of Package
Contents of Package airBridge TOTAL airBridge airBridge Outdoor airBridge TOTAL Unit airBridge Unit airBridge Outdoor Unit powerShot powerShot powerShot AC Adapter AC Adapter AC Adapter Pole Mounting Kit: U External 2.2 dBi Antenna Pole Mounting Kit: U Bracket, Nuts, Washers Bracket, Nuts, Washers Ethernet Cable 1.5 meter long... - Page 3 s m a r t Bridges to the future ... For airBridge Outdoor / TOTAL Important note - Earthing Requirements: Follow National Electric Code NEC 810-20 and NEC 810-21 for this installation. Rooftop Installation The airBridge TOTAL can be mounted on the rooftop with the directional antenna pointing towards the Access Point.
- Page 4 Mounting the airBridge Outdoor Attach the airBridge Outdoor unit with the U bolts to the steel pipe. Make sure to tighten both top and bottom mounting plates to the pipe with U bolts, nuts and spring washers. Tighten the nuts so that the airBridge does not rotate on the pipe.
- Page 5 s m a r t Bridges to the future ... Mounting the airBridge TOTAL Fix the Bracket arm of the airBridge TOTAL unit with the 2pcs of U bolts to the mast. Make sure to tighten both top and bottom U bolts, with nuts and spring washers. Tighten the nuts so that the Bracket arm does not rotate on the mast.
- Page 6 Grounding: The internal ground of the TOTAL is brought out to an earthing stud at the bottom side of the unit. Please crimp a 10 AWG wire to the earth tag and secure the earth tag onto the earthing stud tightly with the M6 nut provided. Ensure that the other end of the 10 AWG wire is grounded to the earth at the power ground of the premises.
- Page 7 s m a r t Bridges to the future ... PC, powerShot Connection: The powerShot has two input points and an outlet. One input is DC jack adaptable to the AC adapter output. This is a flying lead connector as shown in the diagram. Other input is RJ 45 Ethernet male connector with a short cable as shown in the diagram.
- Page 8 Uninstall the Setup Software. After Installing please restart the PC if asked. Uninstalling airBridge Setup Software: Click on the shortcut "Start > Programs > smartBridges > airBridge > Uninstall airBridge" and it will uninstall the setup software from your PC. Note: airBridge, airBridge Outdoor and airBridge TOTAL can be configured using the same software which is referred to as airBridge.
- Page 9 s m a r t Bridges to the future ... Configuring the airBridge For Windows 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP The factory default parameters for the airBridge are IP Address 192.168.0.22 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0 Administrator Password public (case sensitive) User Password...
- Page 10 Make sure the power to the airBridge is ON. Start the simpleMonitor by clicking on the shortcut: Start > Programs > smartBridges > airBridge > airBridge simpleMonitor. Click on Search button. If the login parameters are correct, you will get the message: "Successfully read the airBridge Configuration".
- Page 11 You will get a pop up window with the message "WEP Encryption Keys Saved Successfully". Note: Recommended format is HEX format. Incase other devices used along with smartbridges products need only ASCII based encryption, please use the ASCII to HEX table. See appendix A.
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Page 12: Site Survey
Site Survey Click on Site Survey tab: Select Infrastructure Mode Check Select From Available Access Point. Double click on the desired Access Point. You will see the message "Device is successfully Associated…" Use antenna alignment tool while adjusting the antenna to get better link. The RSSI values are shown in dBm in the dialog box as per the internal formula. - Page 13 s m a r t Bridges to the future ... Advanced Change default values of Regulatory Domain & operational channel: Select appropriate Regulatory Domain from Drop Down List. Select appropriate Channel from the Channel Drop Down List, click on Set Default Config button to change the default settings for Regulatory Domain and Channel.
- Page 14 Open System: With this setting any station in the WLAN can associate with an Access Point and receive and transmit data (null authentication). This default setting allows a device, regardless of its WEP keys, to authenticate and then attempt to communicate with another device. If the bridge is using WEP and the other device is not, the other device can authenticate with the bridge but cannot communicate.
- Page 15 s m a r t Bridges to the future ... Dial-A-Power This feature of airBridge allows the user to control the radio transmit power of the airBridge from the simpleMonitor software. Make use of the user interface controls in this Tab to adjust the radio transmit power.
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Page 16: Restore Factory Default Settings
TOTAL CE version 9 dBi antenna Note: Please refer to the User Guide found on the Setup CDROM for detailed and additional information. For the latest Quick Install Guide and software updates, please visit our support webpage at http://www.smartbridges.com/support/ Revision 1.7 Page 16 of 16...
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