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  • Page 1: Wireless Bridge

    WA101960XX Wireless Bridge SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1-3. User Registration and Customer Services ...................5 User registration ............................5 Product Information ..........................5 Customer Support Center ........................5 2. About SX-BR-4600WAN ..................7 2-1. Features ..............................8 2-2. Parts and Functions .......................... 10 2-3. Hardware Specification ........................12 2-4. Software Specification ........................13 2-5.
  • Page 4 4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN .............27 4-1. Easy Configuration Using Configuration Mode ................28 Starting SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode ..............28 Configuration ............................30 Connecting Non-wireless Devices ....................34 4-2. Configuration Using WPS (Push Switch) ........36 Configuration ............................37 Connecting Non-wireless Devices ....................41 4-3.
  • Page 5 5-4. Maintenance ............................73 Restarting ..............................73 Factory Default Configuration ......................75 Firmware Update ........................... 77 A. Appendix ........................79 A-1. List of All Settings ..........................79 A-2. Troubleshooting ..........................90 A-3. What is the Wi-Fi Direct? ......................... 93...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Wireless Bridge SX-BR-4600WAN (hereinafter the "SX-BR- 4600WAN"). 1-1. Introduction This manual provides information on how to configure and use the SX-BR-4600WAN. Please read the Safety Instructions carefully before you begin. Disclaimers - The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part, without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide 1-2. Safety Instructions This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of SX-BR-4600WAN. To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using SX-BR-4600WAN. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of SX-BR-4600WAN and on general safety issues.
  • Page 9 * Do not allow physical impact. When damaged, turn off the connected devices, unplug the AC plug of SX-BR-4600WAN from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock.
  • Page 10 * Use the AC adaptor supplied with SX-BR-4600WAN. Other AC adaptors may cause malfunction. * Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using SX-BR-4600WAN. * When SX-BR-4600WAN will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of SX-BR-4600WAN and the other devices you are using with.

  • Page 11: User Registration And Customer Services

    Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/en/home/support/registration/ Japan http://www.silex.jp/register/ - For user registration, a serial number is required. Note Product Information The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit the Silex Technology website. http://www.silexamerica.com/ Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/ Japan http://www.silex.jp/ - Latest firmware download...
  • Page 12 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide...

  • Page 13: About Sx-Br-4600Wan

    2. About SX-BR-4600WAN About SX-BR-4600WAN SX-BR-4600WAN is the wireless bridge which allows to use a non-wireless devices (10/100/1000BASE-T network device) as a wireless device. Various wired products, such as printers, PC peripheral devices, monitoring camera, etc. can be connected over a wireless network.

  • Page 14: Features

    Two types of operating mode [Single Client Mode] - Bridges a single non-wireless device connected to a LAN port of the SX-BR-4600WAN 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 SX-BR-4600WAN will be used (MAC address transparent feature).
  • Page 15 - To use the functions above, your Access Point or wireless router needs to support the same functions. - For details on the "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder", please visit our homepage. Note - To use the "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder", an IP address needs to be configured to the SX-BR-4600WAN.

  • Page 16: Parts And Functions

    The parts name and functions are as follows: Front Back (1) Push Switch Start in Configuration Press and hold this switch for 5 sec while SX-BR-4600WAN is active. Mode Wireless configuration Press and hold this switch for 10 sec while SX-BR-4600WAN is active.
  • Page 17 * Blinks together with the STATUS LED when operating in Configuration Mode. (8) STATUS LED (Green) Connection is established. Blink Handles data communication. * Blinks together with the WLAN LED when operating in Configuration Mode. (9) Ethernet Address The Ethernet Address of the LAN port on SX-BR-4600WAN.

  • Page 18: Hardware Specification

    SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide 2-3. Hardware Specification Operating environment Temperature : 0 degrees to +40 degrees Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing) Storage environment Temperature : -10 degrees to +50 degrees Humidity : 20% to 90%RH (Non-condensing) VCCI Class B FCC Class B...

  • Page 19: Software Specification

    2. About SX-BR-4600WAN 2-4. Software Specification Configuration Mode TCP/IP Network layer ARP, IP Transport layer TCP, UDP Application layer HTTP, DNS(simple reply function only), DHCP (simple server function only), NetBIOS over TCP/IP (Name Service only), JCP (Silex proprietary protocol), FLDP, FLDP/BR...

  • Page 20: Use Of Radio Waves

    - Licensed radio station in a factory - Small power radio station (A non-licensed radio station) These devices may use the same band. If you use SX-BR-4600WAN near these devices, the radio waves emitted from SX-BR-4600WAN may interfere with them.
  • Page 21 The same frequency band of SX-BR-4600WAN is used for a microwave, industry, science, medical equipment and licensed in room or low power (non-licensed) radio stations. - Before you use SX-BR-4600WAN, check that it does not interfere with other devices. - If interference occurs, stop using SX-BR-4600WAN or change the wireless band.

  • Page 22: Openssl License

    SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide 2-6. OpenSSL License This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. ( http://www.openssl.org/ ) OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2005 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without...
  • Page 23 2. About SX-BR-4600WAN * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY * EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR...
  • Page 24 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

  • Page 25: Before You Begin

    BR-4600WAN as well as the wireless setting information you need to check out before the configuration. 3-1. Operating Mode SX-BR-4600WAN 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 SX-BR-4600WAN operates in Configuration Mode.

  • Page 26: Single Client Mode

    - Connecting multiple devices to a LAN port using a HUB - Changing the device connected to a LAN port to the other device while SX-BR-4600WAN 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.

  • Page 27: Multi-Client Mode

    Use this mode when you connect multiple non-wireless devices to SX-BR-4600WAN. By using a HUB on the LAN port, up to 16 devices can be connected. For wireless connection, the MAC address of SX-BR-4600WAN and IP addresses of the connected devices will be used.

  • Page 28: Configuration Method

    SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide 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 WPS (Push Switch) - Wireless configuration using WPS (PIN code)

  • Page 29: Easy Configuration Using Configuration Mode

    - Access Point is using the Shared authentication - Access Point 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 SX-BR-4600WAN).

  • Page 30: Wireless Configuration Using Wps (Push Switch)

    In this configuration method, you can automatically configure the wireless settings by pressing the wireless connection button on your Access Point (wireless router) and the push switch on SX-BR-4600WAN. You will not have to get wireless setting information beforehand, as configuration is automatically handled by the SX-BR-4600WAN and your Access Point.

  • Page 31: Wireless Configuration Using Wps (Pin Code)

    Access Point supports WPS, refer to the operation manual that came with your Access Point or contact the manufacturer. - Two PCs are required for this configuration; one for the SX-BR-4600WAN and the other one for your Access Point. Note...

  • Page 32: Necessary Wireless Setting Information

    SX-BR-4600WAN and your Access Point, you need to get the necessary setting information of your Access Point beforehand. - If you plan to configure the SX-BR-4600WAN using WPS, you will not have to get the wireless setting information.

  • Page 33: How To Configure Sx-Br-4600Wan

    4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN This chapter explains how to configure SX-BR-4600WAN. Following configuration methods are available: 1) Configuration using Configuration Mode 2) Configuration using WPS (Push Switch) 3) Configuration using WPS (PIN code) - For details on each configuration method, refer to 3-2. Configuration Method.

  • Page 34: Easy Configuration Using Configuration Mode

    How to configure SX-BR-4600WAN using the Configuration Mode is explained. Starting SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode Connect SX-BR-4600WAN and the PC (to use for setup) using a network cable. SX-BR-4600WAN LAN cable Connect the AC adaptor to SX-BR-4600WAN, and the AC adaptor's plug to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 35 4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN When the POWER LED on top of SX-BR-4600WAN turns on, press and hold the push switch on the front. Release the push switch when the WLAN LED and STATUS LED start blinking together (it may take 20sec until blinking). SX-BR-4600WAN will start operating in the...

  • Page 36: Configuration

    - If the Web page is not displayed, enter "http://silex" in the address bar of the Web browser and press the Enter key. Note - If a password is set to SX-BR-4600WAN, the password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. - By defaults, the password entry screen is not displayed. Go on to 2 then.
  • Page 37 4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN - To start the configuration, the PC and SX-BR-4600WAN 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.
  • Page 38 - If the Access Point you wish to connect is not displayed in the list, you may have reached the maximum number of wireless devices that SX-BR-4600WAN can detect and show in the list. In that case, use the SSID filter to display the necessary Access Point only.
  • Page 39 To bridge another device wirelessly, turn off both SX-BR-4600WAN and PC, remove the SX- BR-4600WAN from the PC and connect the SX-BR-4600WAN to the device you wish to use wirelessly using a network cable. For details, refer to Connecting Non-wireless Devices...

  • Page 40: Connecting Non-Wireless Devices

    SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the SX-BR- 4600WAN to it using a network cable. The connection method will vary depending on each operating mode. How to Connect in Single Client Mode...
  • Page 41 In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR- 4600WAN first. Do not press the push switch then.

  • Page 42: Configuration Using Wps (Push Switch)

    - If a security feature such as MAC address filtering is enabled on your Access Point, disable it temporarily. - If the SSID filter is enabled on the SX-BR-4600WAN, this configuration method cannot be used. To disable the SSID filter, turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and change the setting, or otherwise, initialize the SX-BR-4600WAN.

  • Page 43: Configuration

    In such a case, start from 2 in this section. - By defaults, the operating mode is set to Single Client Mode. - To see which operating mode your SX-BR-4600WAN is running on, start the SX-BR-4600WAN in the Note Configuration Mode and access the Web page.
  • Page 44 In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR- 4600WAN first. Do not press the push switch then.
  • Page 45 - Please use only one Access Point. If two or more Access Points are waiting for wireless connections, SX-BR- 4600WAN will not be able to connect properly. Press and hold the push switch on the SX-BR-4600WAN. The WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink together.
  • Page 46 Note In such a case, read the instructions carefully and start from 4 again. If you plan to use SX-BR-4600WAN 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 SX-BR-4600WAN and replace the connected non-wireless device to it.

  • Page 47: Connecting Non-Wireless Devices

    4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the SX- BR-4600WAN to it using a network cable. The connection method will vary for each operating mode. How to Connect in Single Client Mode...
  • Page 48 In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR- 4600WAN first. Do not press the push switch then.

  • Page 49: Configuration Using Wps (Pin Code)

    - If a security feature such as MAC address filtering is enabled on your Access Point, disable it temporarily. - If the SSID filter is enabled on the SX-BR-4600WAN, this configuration method cannot be used. To disable the SSID filter, turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and change the setting, or otherwise, initialize the SX-BR-4600WAN.

  • Page 50: Starting Sx-Br-4600Wan In Configuration Mode

    SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide Starting SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode Connect SX-BR-4600WAN and the PC (to use for setup) using a network cable. SX-BR-4600WAN LAN cable...
  • Page 51 Connect the AC adaptor to SX-BR-4600WAN, and the AC adaptor's plug to an electrical outlet. When the POWER LED on top of SX-BR-4600WAN turns on, press and hold the push switch on the front. Release the push switch when the WLAN LED and STATUS LED start blinking together (it may take 20sec until blinking).

  • Page 52: Checking A Pin Code

    Enter key. Note - If a password is set to SX-BR-4600WAN, a password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. - The password entry screen is not displayed at the initial setup. Go on to 2 then.
  • Page 53 4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN - To start the configuration, the PC and SX-BR-4600WAN 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.

  • Page 54: Configuration

    Access Point. Note Go back to the WPS Configuration page of the SX-BR-4600WAN and click the WPS Execution button. - If WPS is started on the SX-BR-4600WAN earlier than the Access Point, the configuration may fail.
  • Page 55 4. How to Configure SX-BR-4600WAN The SX-BR-4600WAN and the Access Point will start to communicate each other. The wireless configuration is successfully completed when the STATUS LED turns on or blinks. Failure: Flashes rapidly WLAN WLAN STATUS STATUS Success: Turns on or blinks - It may take up to 2 min to finish the wireless configuration depending on your environment.

  • Page 56: Connecting Non-Wireless Devices

    SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide Connecting Non-wireless Devices Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the SX- BR-4600WAN to it using a network cable. The connection method will vary for each operating mode. How to Connect in Single Client Mode...
  • Page 57 In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came Note with your device. - When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR- 4600WAN first. Do not press the push switch then.
  • Page 58 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide...

  • Page 59: List Of Functions

    The Configuration Mode is used when you access the Web configuration interface of SX-BR- 4600WAN. In the Web configuration interface, each setting can be configured. How to start the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode as well as access the Web configuration interface are explained.

  • Page 60: Starting Sx-Br-4600Wan In Configuration Mode

    SX-BR-4600WAN LAN cable - To start the configuration, the PC and SX-BR-4600WAN 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.
  • Page 61 5. List of Functions When the POWER LED on top of SX-BR-4600WAN turns on, press and hold the push switch on the front. Release the push switch when the WLAN LED and STATUS LED start blinking together (it may take 20sec until blinking). SX-BR-4600WAN will start operating in the...

  • Page 62: Configuration Via Web Configuration Interface

    Enter key. Note - If a password is set to SX-BR-4600WAN, the password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. By defaults, the password entry screen is not displayed. - SX-BR-4600WAN needs to be restarted for changes to take effect.

  • Page 63: Ieee802.1X Authentication

    To use the IEEE802.1X authentication, a RADIUS server is needed. Network Configuration Connect the SX-BR-4600WAN to a network as below when you use the IEEE802.1X authentication. The RADIUS server identifies the reliability of SX-BR-4600WAN as an authentication host, while SX-BR-4600WAN identifies the reliability of RADIUS server as an authentication client to identify the reliability of the network to connect to.
  • Page 64 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide To Backbone Network RADIUS Server SX-BR-4600WAN WLAN STATUS Access Point Printer (Non-wireless model)

  • Page 65: Ieee802.1X Authentication

    5. List of Functions IEEE802.1X Authentication SX-BR-4600WAN supports the following IEEE802.1X authentication methods. In the Web configuration interface of SX-BR-4600WAN, select ON at IEEE802.1X Authentication and select the authentication mode at IEEE802.1X Authentication Type. IEEE802.1X Authentication mode EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP...

  • Page 66: Certificate Standard

    SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide 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 SX-BR-4600WAN. The SX-BR-4600WAN supports the following certificates: Certificate Standard The certificate supports the standards as follows:...

  • Page 67: Mac Address Filtering

    Check the MAC address of the non-wireless device you want to allow an access from and register it with the SX-BR-4600WAN at Network Device Address of IEEE802.1X Network Device Configuration in the Web configuration interface.

  • Page 68: Ieee802.1X Authentication Settings

    - The SX-BR-4600WAN 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.
  • Page 69 When a certificate will be used for the selected authentication mode, click OK. When not, click Cancel and go on to 5. - If Cancel is clicked, the SX-BR-4600WAN will be restarted. Note In the certificate configuration page, click Browse to specify the certificate file to use.
  • Page 70 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide After the certificate is registered, the message below is displayed. Click Cancel. - To continue the configuration, click OK. If OK is clicked, the SX-BR-4600WAN will not be restarted. Note The SX-BR-4600WAN will be restarted and the IEEE802.1X authentication will take effect.

  • Page 71: Wi-Fi Direct

    Access Point or Internet. Network Configuration To use the Wi-Fi Direct, connect the SX-BR-4600WAN to a network as shown below. You do not have to prepare an Access Point as well as configure the security settings such as authentication, encryption, etc.

  • Page 72: Concurrent Mode

    SX-BR-4600WAN without using the Access Point. As users are not allowed to fully access your network and it is impossible for the users to connect to the Access Point via SX-BR-4600WAN, you can establish a secured network.

  • Page 73: Turning On Wi-Fi Direct

    Start the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser. - If you are planning to use SX-BR-4600WAN in Concurrent Mode, you can use WPS to configure wireless setting for an Access Point.
  • Page 74 Note After SX-BR-4600WAN is restarted, the Wi-Fi Direct feature will turn on. The Wi-Fi Direct setting has been completed. Turn off SX-BR-4600WAN and connect a non-wireless device to it using a network cable. For details, refer to Connecting Non-wireless Devices.

  • Page 75: Using Wi-Fi Direct

    - Move closer to SX-BR-4600WAN as you will be required to use the push switch on it. - The Wi-Fi Direct feature of SX-BR-4600WAN allows connecting only the device who has sent a connection request. It is not possible to search or specify the wireless device from the SX-BR-4600WAN side.
  • Page 76 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide How to connect using Wi-Fi Direct is explained. The following instructions will use a tablet device (with Android 5.0.2) which supports Wi-Fi Direct as an example. On a tablet device, tap Settings - Wi-Fi. In the Wi-Fi setting screen, tap Advanced from the menu on top right.
  • Page 77 "Invited". - SX-BR-4600WAN is displayed by its device name configured at the Wi-Fi Direct setting. - If SX-BR-4600WAN is not found, check the SX-BR-4600WAN settings or check that the SX-BR-4600WAN has not Note already been connected using Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Page 78 Wi-Fi Direct connection is successfully established. In case the connection failed, the device name of the SX-BR-4600WAN will disappear from the list. In such a case, tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to discover SX-BR-4600WAN again and start from 2.

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    Unplug the AC adaptor of SX-BR-4600WAN from the outlet. Plug the AC adaptor back into the outlet. When the POWER LED turns to Orange, the restart is completed. After the restart, the SX-BR-4600WAN will start in a normal mode. Con rm the LED is ON WLAN...
  • Page 80 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide How to restart SX-BR-4600WAN using the Web configuration interface: Start the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser. From the left menu on the Web configuration interface, click Maintenance - Restart.

  • Page 81: Factory Default Configuration

    5. List of Functions Factory Default Configuration How to reset SX-BR-4600WAN to factory defaults using the Push Switch: Unplug the AC adaptor of SX-BR-4600WAN from the outlet. Press and hold the push switch on the front while inserting the AC adaptor back into the electrical outlet.
  • Page 82 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide How to reset SX-BR-4600WAN to factory defaults using the Web configuration interface: Start the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser. From the left menu on the Web page, click Maintenance - Initialize System Configuration.

  • Page 83: Firmware Update

    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 SX-BR-4600WAN, refer to the firmware update procedure sheet file contained in the firmware file you download.
  • Page 84 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide...

  • Page 85: Appendix

    A. Appendix Appendix A-1. List of All Settings The SX-BR-4600WAN has the following configuration items: Wireless Configuration - Easy Configuration Select a wireless network. Select the SSID of the Access Point (or other wireless devices) to connect from Details Wireless Network List.

  • Page 86: Network Authentication

    Details Infra. / AdHoc Range Default Value Infra. When using the SX-BR-4600WAN in AdHoc mode, only Open or Shared can be Note used for the network authentication mode. SSID Details Set the SSID to connect to the wireless network (up to 32 characters).

  • Page 87: Wep Key

    A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration - WEP Configuration Details Enable/Disable the WEP encryption. If WEP encryption is used, wireless communication will be encrypted using the settings for "WEP Key 1-4" and "Key Index". ON/OFF Range Default Value Note If encryption is not enabled, data is not encrypted and is sent as is. To ensure higher security, enabling encryption is recommended.
  • Page 88 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide Wireless LAN Configuration - WPA/WPA2 Configuration Encryption Mode Select the encryption mode to use for WPA2 or WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode Details authentication. Range AES/AUTO Default Value When the network authentication mode is WPA2, AUTO cannot be used.
  • Page 89 A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration - Inner Authentication Method Configuration Inner Authentication Details Select the authentication protocol to use for EAP-TTLS. In case of PEAP, only MSCHAPv2 can be used. Range PAP / CHAP / MSCHAP / MSCHAPv2 Default Value Wireless LAN Configuration - Server Certificate Verification Configuration Server Certificate Verification Details...
  • Page 90 One Ethernet Address can be registered for Single Client Mode while 16 Note Ethernet Addresses can be registered for Multi-Client Mode. Wireless LAN Configuration - WPS Configuration PIN Code The PIN code of SX-BR-4600WAN is displayed. Details Range The value is automatically generated by clicking the button. Default Value...
  • Page 91 To use the Wi-Fi Direct feature, the client mode needs to be set to Single Client Note Mode. It cannot be used in Multi-Client Mode. Device Name Details Set a device name which will be used to identify the SX-BR-4600WAN in the Wi- Fi Direct environment. Range Up to 32 characters Default Value P2PSXxxxxxx ("xxxxxx"...

  • Page 92: Advanced Configuration

    Range 1000BASE-T-Full AUTO Default Value If a LINK LED on the connected device does not light on when SX-BR-4600WAN Note is powered on, change the network type to that of the connected device. Network Device Address Set the Ethernet Address of the network device to be connected to a LAN port Details of the SX-BR-4600WAN.

  • Page 93: Subnet Mask

    A. Appendix TCP/IP Configuration DHCP Details Enable/Disable the DHCP protocol. To assign an IP address using DHCP, the DHCP server must be running in your subnetwork. ENABLE/DISABLE Range Default Value DISABLE IP Address Set the IP address. Details If the DHCP is enabled on your network, the IP Address obtained from it will be applied.
  • Page 94 Time before turning into Configuration Mode Details Specify the period of time until the SX-BR-4600WAN turns into the Configuration Mode. If the Push Switch is pressed for the period of time specified here, the SX-BR-4600WAN will turn into the Configuration Mode.

  • Page 95: Password Configuration

    A PAC file generated from the server Range Password Configuration Password Details Configure the password to manage the SX-BR-4600WAN. This password is used for authentication to login to the Web configuration interface of SX-BR-4600WAN. Up to 15 characters Range Default Value...

  • Page 96: A-2. Troubleshooting

    Access Points operating in a stealth mode will not be displayed in the list. Too many wireless devices may be operating, exceeding the maximum number of devices the SX-BR-4600WAN can show on (up to 32 devices). Up to 32 wireless devices can be displayed at Wireless Network List.
  • Page 97 Solution 4600WAN. To use several devices, use Multi-Client Mode. I cannot access the non-wireless device connected to a LAN port of the SX-BR-4600WAN. The SX-BR-4600WAN or non-wireless device may not be operating correctly. Please check the LED status on SX-BR-4600WAN. Please also check that the non- Solution wireless device is properly powered on.
  • Page 98 The Wi-Fi Direct connection fails. You may have reached the maximum number of devices that can be connected using Wi-Fi Direct. Up to 4 devices can be connected to SX-BR-4600WAN using Wi-Fi Direct. Solution When finished using the non-wireless device over the Wi-Fi Direct connection, please cut off that connection.

  • Page 99: A-3. What Is The Wi-Fi Direct

    A. Appendix A-3. What is the Wi-Fi Direct? Wi-Fi Direct is one of the wireless LAN standards which allows a direct access to the wireless device without using an Access Point or Internet. Wireless LAN connection using Access Point Tablet device Access Point Wireless LAN connection using Wi-Fi Direct Access Point is not required...
  • Page 100 SX-BR-4600WAN User's Guide...

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