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User's Guide
High Performance Wireless
Bridge Solutions
for Ethernet and Token Ring
Products supported:
BRE100 and BRE500 Series (ETSI Compliant) and
BR100 and BR500 Series (North American)
DOC-710-004496-B0
Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 3875 Embassy Parkway
Akron, Ohio 44333-8357
www.aironet.com
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- Page 1 User’s Guide High Performance Wireless Bridge Solutions for Ethernet and Token Ring Products supported: BRE100 and BRE500 Series (ETSI Compliant) and BR100 and BR500 Series (North American) DOC-710-004496-B0 Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, Ohio 44333-8357 www.aironet.com...
- Page 2 Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any means, elec- tronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the written permission of Aironet. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Aironet makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............1-1 Purpose of the Manual ........1-1 Safety Information ......... 1-2 Snap-On Antenna ........1-3 High Antennas ........1-3 Warning for Laptop User ......1-3 Antenna Options ........... 1-4 Before You Start ..........1-5 Determining Bridge Location ......1-5 Building to Building Connectivity .... - Page 4 Appendix A ............A-1 System Configurations ........A-1 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge ....A-2 Supporting Mixed Network Topologies ..A-3 Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Bridge ..A-5 Infrastructure Extension with Repeaters.. A-7 Wireless Bridge with Wireless End Nodes..........A-8 Appendix B............B-1 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement............
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Page 5: Introduction
The purpose of this User’s Guide is to allow you to easily install and initially configure your Aironet Wireless Bridge. Aironet Wireless Bridges enable you to connect two or more Token Ring and/or Ethernet networks to create a single virtual LAN. Workstations on each LAN can communicate with each other through the Wireless Bridge connection if they are on the same physical LAN. -
Page 6: Safety Information
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radiated frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the... -
Page 7: Snap-On Antenna
5 cm (2 inches) from the user, it is recommended that the user limit exposure time or engage the power saving features of the Aironet radio to reduce RF exposure. See the Technical Reference Manual for proper operation of power savings mode. -
Page 8: Antenna Options
Can be used with the BRE110, BRE530, BR120 BR130, and BR530 Series although the maximum range of the Bridge System will be reduced. Aironet offers Bridge Packages and a variety of antenna options to satisfy varying communication requirements often dictated by premise considerations. -
Page 9: Before You Start
Low Loss Antenna Cable • Appropriate Directional Antenna (Bridge Package option) If any item is damaged or missing, contact your Aironet supplier. Save all shipping and packing material in order to repack the unit should service be required. Determining Bridge Location Before beginning installation and configuration, determine... -
Page 10: Building To Building Connectivity
Introduction Building to Building Connectivity Radio ranges for building to building connections are determined by antenna elevation, path clearances, and line-of-site considerations. To maximize the range of your building to building connections, the antenna should be as high as possible. Line of Site A clear line of sight must be maintained between Wireless Bridge antennas. - Page 11 Introduction 500 Series Wireless Bridge (11 Mbps) Bridge Range Antenna BRE515 (ETSI) 1 Km 6 dBi patch BR510 1 Miles BRE520 (ETSI) 2 Km 13.5 dBi Yagi antenna BR520 3 Miles BRE530 (ETSI) 5 Km 21 dBi parabolic dish BR530 8 Miles...
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Page 12: Terminology
Other RF enabled devices serve as fixed nodes or mobile nodes. Root Unit – The root unit is an Aironet Bridge that is located at the top, or starting point, of a wireless infrastruc- ture. The root unit provides the physical connection to the wired LAN (such as Ethernet or Token Ring) and contains configuration information in its association table that covers... - Page 13 The complete set of relationships is sometimes described as a Network Tree. For example, the Aironet Bridge (at the top of the tree) would be the parent of the end nodes. Conversely, the end nodes would be the children of the Aironet Bridge.
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Page 15: Installation
Installation Installation This section describes the procedures for installing the Aironet Wireless Bridge. Installing the Antenna Before installing your Bridge System, we recommend that you test the Bridge using the 2.2 dBi dipole antenna included in your package. Once testing is completed, install your Wireless Bridge for use with the appropriate antenna for your application using the following the instructions. - Page 16 Mount the Bridge antenna at an appro- priate elevation to ensure maximum path clearance and line of sight considerations. NOTE: Due to FCC and DOC Regulations, the antenna connectors on the Aironet Bridge are of reverse polarity to the standard TNC connectors.
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Page 17: Installing The Console Port Cable
Installation Installing the Console Port Cable 1. Attach the Console Port cable to the serial port. Attach the other cable end to the serial port on a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program. Use a 9-pin male to 9-pin female straight through cable. NOTE: This connection is required for setting up initial configuration information. -
Page 18: Installing The Ethernet Connection
Installation Installing the Ethernet Connection NOTE: If you are installing a Token Ring Bridge, proceed to page 2-6. The Aironet Wireless Ethernet Bridge supports three connection types: • 10Base2 (Thinnet) • 10Base5 (Thicknet) AUI connector • 10BaseT (Twisted Pair) To Attach 10Base2 (Thinnet) Cabling: 1. - Page 19 Installation To Attach the 10Base5 (Thicknet) Cabling: 1. Make sure the unit is powered off. 2. Attach the transceiver connector to the 10Base5 AUI port. 3. Slide the locking mechanism in place. 4. Attach the other end of the transceiver drop cabling to an external transceiver.
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Page 20: Installing The Token Ring Connection
Installation Installing the Token Ring Connection The Aironet Wireless Token Ring Bridge supports three connection types: • Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) • Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) To Attach the STP Cabling: 1. Make sure the unit is powered off. 2. Attach the transceiver connector to the DB-9 port. -
Page 21: Attaching The Ac/Dc Power Pack And Powering On Ethernet Or Token Ring Wireless Bridge
2. Plug the AC/DC power pack into an electrical outlet (120VAC/60 Hz or 90-264VAC as appropriate). 3. Power on the Aironet Wireless Bridge by pushing the On/Off button. On/Off Button When power is initially applied to the Aironet Wireless Bridge, all three indicators will flash in sequence to test the... -
Page 22: Viewing The Indicator Displays
The light is normally off, but will flash green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the radio. When the Aironet Wireless Bridge is initially powered up, all three displays will flash amber, red and then green, in sequence. If a power-on test fails, the status indicator will go solid red and the unit will stop functioning. - Page 23 Installation Table 2.1 – Top Panel Indicator Description Type Indicator Display Description Ethernet Status Radio Token Ring Nonassociated Blinking No nodes Node Green associated Green One or more nodes associated Operational Green Blinking Transmitting/ Green Receiving Radio packets Blinking Green Transmitting/ Green Receiving...
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Page 24: Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Only)
Installation Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Only) The back panel indicators are: • 10BaseT polarity: Solid amber to indicate the 10BaseT polarity is reversed. Check cable connections. • 10BaseT active: Solid green to indicate the 10BaseT has been configured as the active port. •... -
Page 25: Configuration
Accessing the Console System There are many ways in which you may configure and monitor the Aironet Wireless Bridge. When the unit is first powered up, basic configuration must initially be performed by accessing the Console serial port. -
Page 26: Configuring The Wireless Bridge
Configuration Configuring the Wireless Bridge To configure the Aironet Wireless Bridge so it will communicate with other nodes or repeaters, use the Console Port to set the SSID parameter. If you choose to set an IP address, remote access via telnet or an HTML browser will be possible. -
Page 27: Assigning An Ip Address
4. Use the INMASK option to define the internet mask, as appropriate. Verifying Association Once you have configured the Aironet Wireless Bridge and node devices with the correct parameters, the Radio Indicator will blink green indicating RF data traffic. The Status Indicator will be solid green indicating one or more nodes have associated to the Aironet Wireless Bridge. - Page 28 Configuration...
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Page 29: System Configurations
Aironet Wireless Bridges are designed to provide maximum range and throughput enabling high-speed wireless access to LANs in different buildings or between different LAN segments within a building. You can use Aironet Wireless Bridges in many different network configurations. Common system configurations: •... -
Page 30: Point-To-Point Wireless Bridge
Appendix A Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge The Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Configuration uses two units to bridge two individual LANs. Packets are sent between the file server and Workstation B through the Wireless Bridge units (root unit and remote node) over the radio link. -
Page 31: Supporting Mixed Network Topologies
Appendix A Supporting Mixed Network Topologies Aironet Wireless Bridges can be used to link LANs in different buildings as well as to link different LANs in the same building. The example below illustrates a LAN to LAN connection within a building. With the addition of higher... - Page 32 Ethernet Bridge would be installed to support a local Ethernet network. In a mixed environment, the Token Ring must be the root unit. The Aironet Ethernet and Token Ring Bridges can then communicate with each other–linking both types of networks into a single LAN.
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Page 33: Point-To-Multipoint Wireless Bridge
Appendix A Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Bridge When connecting three or more LANs (usually in different buildings), each building requires an Aironet Wireless Bridge and antenna. This is called a Multipoint Wireless Bridge Configuration. One Wireless Bridge is designated as the central site. Its antenna is configured to transmit and receive signals from the Wireless Bridges at the other sites. - Page 34 Appendix A The following example shows an example of a Point-to- Multipoint Configuration. Packets sent between Workstation A and Workstation B are forwarded by their respective Wireless Bridges to the root unit. Then the root unit forwards these packets to the appropriate Wireless Bridge for routing to the workstations.
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Page 35: Infrastructure Extension With Repeaters
Appendix A Infrastructure Extension with Repeaters Wireless Bridges can be configured as repeaters to extend the range of a wireless network beyond that of a single radio hop. Repeaters can operate as either stand-alone units or have LAN connections. File Server LAN Segment A Root Unit Repeater... -
Page 36: Wireless Bridge With Wireless End Nodes
Wireless Bridge. By equip- ping fixed, portable, or mobile devices with Aironet Wireless Adapters, the devices can establish radio contact with the Wireless Bridge and have wireless access to all local and remote LANs, workstations, and network resources. -
Page 37: Appendix B
Tested To Comply BR500-E, BR510-E, BR520-E, BR530-E With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333-8357 330-664-7900 This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:... - Page 38 The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Aironet could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Professional Installation...
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Page 39: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration Of Conformity Statement
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Models: BR100-T, BR110-T, BR120-T, BR130-T BR500-T, BR510-T, BR520-T, BR530-T Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333-8357 330-664-7900 This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the... - Page 40 The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Aironet could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Professional Installation...
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Page 41: Department Of Communications-Canada Canadian Compliance Statement
Appendix B Department of Communications—Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interfer- ence - Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry of Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 42: Information To User
Appendix B European Telecommunication Standards Institute Statement of Compliance Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the European Telecommunications Standard ETS 300.328. This standard covers Wideband Data Transmission Systems referred in CEPT recommendation T/R 10.01. This type accepted equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity
EN 55011 (B) EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned hereby declares the above specified equipment conforms to the above Directives and standards. ® Michael Smedley Director, Manufacturing Engineering Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. - Page 44 EN 55011 (B) EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned hereby declares the above specified equipment conforms to the above Directives and standards. ® Michael Smedley Director, Manufacturing Engineering Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
- Page 45 EN 55011 (A) EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned hereby declares the above specified equipment conforms to the above Directives and standards. ® Michael Smedley Director, Manufacturing Engineering Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
- Page 46 EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned hereby declares the above specified equipment conforms to the above Directives and standards. ® Michael Smedley Director, Manufacturing Engineering Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. B-10...
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Page 47: Technical Reference Manual
Technical Support Technical Support Technical Reference Manual Use the Technical Reference Manual document number 710-004494 to learn more about your Aironet unit. Communications Use the following information to contact the Aironet Technical Support group: Telephone - (330) 664-7903 Fax -...
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