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- Page 1 EtherBridge Ethernet to Wireless Client Adapter Installation and User’s Guide Part Number 40177-100 Revision A...
- Page 2 Notice TROY GROUP, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TROY shall not be liable for any errors contained in this manual or for any damages resulting from loss of use, data profits, or any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of TROY products or services.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ...................1 Package Contents ................1 EtherBridge Adapter Components..........2 Restoring Factory Default Settings ..........2 LED Status Indicators ..............3 Installing the EtherBridge Adapter Hardware .......4 Configuring the EtherBridge Adapter..........5 Installing the EtherBridge Utility............5 EtherBridge Utility Menus .............6 Web Browser Configuration............10 Upgrading the EtherBridge Firmware .........11 Obtaining Technical Support ............12... -
Page 4: Introduction
5-Volt Power Supply Ethernet Crossover Cable Universal Mounting Kit (for attaching the EtherBridge adapter to a convenient location) Desktop Mounting kit (for placing the EtherBridge adapter on a desktop surface) User’s Guide (This booklet) TROY EtherBridge Installation CD NOTE: If any of the above items are missing or damaged, contact TROY. -
Page 5: Etherbridge Adapter Components
Power Connector – The power supply cable plugs into this connector. LED Status Indicators – used to indicate the operational status of the EtherBridge adapter. Refer to the table below for detailed LED status light descriptions. LAN Port – used for connecting the EtherBridge adapter to any 10baseT or 100baseTX Ethernet connection (an Ethernet card, hub, router, or other wired access point) for network access. -
Page 6: Led Status Indicators
User’s Guide LED Status Indicators The front panel of the EtherBridge adapter provides three LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicators for easy monitoring. The following table defines the function of each LED. Label Color State Description The device is receiving power. -
Page 7: Installing The Etherbridge Adapter Hardware
2. Connect the power supply adapter to the power socket on the EtherBridge adapter, and plug the other end of the power supply into a suitable electrical outlet. 3. Mount the EtherBridge adapter on either the desktop or other convenient location: Desktop mount –... -
Page 8: Configuring The Etherbridge Adapter
Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). Installing the EtherBridge Utility 1. Insert the EtherBridge Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your Windows-based computer. The CD should start automatically on any Windows 95 or later PC, and then display a top-level menu. -
Page 9: Etherbridge Utility Menus
IP A DDRESS Assign an IP address to your EtherBridge if you wish to configure it via the Web Browser interface. Consult your network administrator to obtain an available IP address (the default IP address is 192.168.1.1). - Page 10 User’s Guide EFAULT ATEWAY Assign a default gateway to your EtherBridge if you wish to configure it via the Web Browser interface. Consult your network administrator to obtain the correct default gateway to use. ASSWORD It is highly recommended that you assign a new password to your EtherBridge for security.
- Page 11 TROY Group, Inc. To enable WEP encryption, select the encryption type (either 40-bit or 128-bit), and Key Format (ASCII, Hex, or Passphrase). Then enter a WEP Key in the Edit Key field. For 40-bit encryption you may choose the following: ASCII: 5 characters (case sensitive) ranging from “a-z”, “A-Z”...
- Page 12 Besides showing the BSSID of each access point, it also displays the ESSID, channel, support, and capability. The AP Browser can have up to 16 access points. About The About tab selection displays the version of the EtherBridge Utility and the firmware version of the EtherBridge adapter. Document #40177-100 Rev. A...
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Page 13: Web Browser Configuration
EtherBridge adapter. NOTE: The EtherBridge and the computer need to be on the same TCP/IP subnet (or both configured properly with the correct subnet mask and default gateway if on a different subnet). For example, because the EtherBridge default IP Address is 192.168.1.1, you would set your computer to have an... -
Page 14: Upgrading The Etherbridge Firmware
1. Start the Upgrade Utility by clicking on Start, Programs, TROY Group, EtherBridge, Firmware Upgrade Utility. After the Upgrade Utility starts, it will search for all available EtherBridge adapters on the network. 2. Select the EtherBridge adapter you want to upgrade. Enter the password (the default password is access using all lower-case letters), and then click on the Login button. -
Page 15: Obtaining Technical Support
Obtaining Technical Support TROY technical support is available to assist you with any questions concerning the setup, operation, or maintenance of your TROY EtherBridge adapter. Worldwide Web Support Located at http://www.troygroup.com/wireless, the TROY web site provides answers to many common technical questions and also includes copies of product manuals and literature, as well as utilities and firmware load images. -
Page 16: Returning Products
Please record the serial numbers in the space provided below for future reference. EthrBridge Model #: _________________________________ EtherBridge S/N: ____________________________________ Make sure that you write the RMA or RGA number on the outside of the shipping container you use to return the product. -
Page 17: Contacts
TROY Group, Inc. Contacts Corporate Headquarters TROY Group, Inc. 2331 South Pullman Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 USA (949) 250-3280 Technical Support North and South America U.S. 48 contiguous States: (800) 332-6427 Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and South America: +1-304-232-0899 E-Mail: technicalsupport@troygroup.com Europe Phone: +49-7032-9454-21... -
Page 18: Safety And Regulatory Notices
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The radiated output power of EtherBridge is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the EtherBridge shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. - Page 19 TROY Group, Inc. FCC Compliance Statement (for European Users) This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. TROY Group cannot be responsible for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.
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Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity
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. Trade Name: TROY Type of Product: Ethernet to 802.11b Client Bridge Model: EtherBridge Document #40177-100 Rev. A... -
Page 21: Regulatory Information
European Union (EU) TROY hereby declares that the 802.11b wireless technology built into the EtherBridge is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC. The internal function is a radio device using the 2.4 GHz frequency band (2.400GHz –... - Page 22 User’s Guide United States of America and Canada Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. See FCC 47CFR, Part 15.19(b)(2). This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 / RSS-139 of the Industry Canada. 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...