Black Box LW008A User manual

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Wireless

Ethernet Hub

3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet

Hubs, Adapters, and Bridges

FEBRUARY 1998

LW001A LW004A LW008A LW011A

LW002A LW005A LW009A LW011AE

LW003A LW007A LW010A LW012A

LW012AE

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.

It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing

device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules,

which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference

when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of

this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case

the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be

necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

The LW001A, LW005A, and LW007A are certified.

The LW001A, LW005A, and LW007A are UL 19.50 approved.

The LW002A, LW003A, LW004A, LW008A, LW009A, and LW0010A are UL,

UL/C, and TUV/GS approved.

All models are ETS 300-328 and VDE Class B approved.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes

de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para

referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de

operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,

cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,

etc..

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales

que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea

recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más

allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio

deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,

sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se

debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los

orificios de ventilación.

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10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor

como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo

amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del

tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el

aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la

polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no

sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,

poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen

del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las

lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no

sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean

derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del

aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en

su desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS

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Contents

1. Specifications..............................................97

2. Quick-Start Setup and Operation

for the Hub.................................................14

3. Introduction...............................................16

3.1 The 3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet

Product Line.......................................16

3.2 Features of Wireless LANs .................27

4. Setting Up the LAN ...................................29

4.1 Installing the Hub

(LW001A or LW007A).......................29

4.2 Installing the Workstation Adapter

(LW002A or LW008A).......................38

4.3 Installing the 4-Port Workstation

Adapter (LW003A or LW009A) ........45

4.4 Installing the Wireless Bridge

(LW004A or LW010A).......................55

4.5 Setting Up a Basic Wireless

Ethernet Cell ......................................63

4.6 Setting Up Overlapping Cells............69

4.7 Associating with a Hub .......................71

4.8 Associating with Other Hubs..............73

4.9 Antennas..............................................74

5. Advanced Setup..........................................80

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5.1 Accessing Advanced Setup

Functions ............................................80

5.1.1 Hub Main Menu.......................87

5.1.2 System Configuration

Menus........................................89

5.1.3 Current Station Parameters.....90

5.1.4 IP Related Items .......................91

5.1.5 WLAN Parameters....................95

5.1.6 Station Control Menu ..............105

5.2 Access Control Menu .........................108

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1. Specifications

NOTE

All specifications apply to Hub models LW001A,

LW005A, and LW007A, Adapter models LW002A,

LW003A, LW008A, and LW009A, and Bridge models

LW004A and LW010A, unless otherwise noted.

Radio/Modem

Frequency—2.4 to 2.4835 GHz

Radio type—Spread spectrum, Frequency

Hopping

Transmission Power—10 or 100 mW

Modulation—GFSK

Data rate—1, 2, 3 Mbps

Cell size (LW001A, LW002A, LW003A, LW005A,

LW007A, LW008A, LW009A): open air—1000m

(3000 feet)

Cell size (LW001A, LW002A, LW003A, LW005A,

LW007A, LW008A, LW009A): indoor—200 m

(600 feet)

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Range, open air (LW004A, LW010A)—Up to

7 miles (10 km)

Antenna diversity—LW001A, LW002A, LW003A,

LW005A: 2 attached antennas, 2 dBi omni;

LW007A, LW008A, LW009A: 2 detached

antennas, 2 dBi omni;

LW004A: 1 or 2 attached antennas, 2 dBi omni;

LW010A: 1 or 2 detached antennas, 2 dBi omni

Optional antennas, ordered separately (for use with

LW007A, LW008A, LW009A, and LW010A)—6 dBi

Omnidirectional Antenna (part

number LW011A); 8.5 dBi Unidirectional

Antenna (part number LW012A)

Maximum number of stations supported—256

Wireless LAN Interface

Standard—IEEE 802.11 D2

Media Access Protocol—CSMA/CA

Network Interface

LAN interface—10BASE-T

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Standards—IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1d,

Transparent to network protocols (IP, IPX,

Appletalk, OSI, NetBIOS, DECnet, etc.)

LED Indicators (LW001A, LW005A, LW007A):

Power and Self-Test—PWR

Wired LAN activity—ETHR

Radio Interference—INFR

Wireless LAN load (3 LEDs)—H (High), M

(Medium), L (Low)

LED Indicators (LW002A, LW003A, LW004A, LW008A,

LW009A, LW010A):

Power and Self-Test

Wireless Link

Wired LAN activity

Wireless LAN signal quality (3 LEDs)

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Security (LW004A, LW010A):

Encryption—802.11 compatible

Authentication—Network ID, Password

Management (LW001A, LW005A, LW007A):

SNMP agent—MIB-II, bridge MIB, Radio MIB

Wired Ethernet, serial SLIP, and wireless

management access

Software download by TFTP

Local monitor (RS-232)

Management (LW002A, LW008A):

SNMP agent—MIB-I and II, bridge MIB, Private

MIB

Wired Ethernet and wireless management access

Software downloaded by TFTP

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Management (LW003A, LW009A):

SNMP agent—MIB-1 and II, bridge MIB, Private

MIB

Wired Ethernet, serial SLIP, and wireless

management access

Software downloaded by TFTP

Management (LW004A, LW010A):

SNMP agent—MIB-II, bridge MIB, Radio MIB

Wired Ethernet, serial SLIP, and wireless

management access

Software downloaded by TFTP

Local monitor (RS-232)

Electrical

External power supply—100-250 VAC,

autosensing

Input voltage—5 VDC, 1200mA

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Dimensions

5.1”H x 3.4”W x 1.2”D (13 x 8.6 x 3 cm)

Weight

1 lb. (0.45 kg)

Environmental

Operating temperature—32° to 105° F (0° to

40° C)

Operating humidity—5% to 95% non-condensing

Immunity

Will maintain link under all conditions—Per

EN 50082-1

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Approvals (LW001A, LW005A, LW007A):

UL 19.50

FCC Part 15

ETS 300-328

VDE Class B

CE

Approvals (LW002A, LW003A, LW004A, LW008A,

LW009A, LW010A):

UL, UL/C, TUV/GS

FCC Part 15

ETS 300-328

VDE Class B

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2. Quick Start Setup and

Operation for the Hub

Use the following steps to get up and running with

your 3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet Hub. (For more

detailed procedures, see Section 4.1.)

1. Position the Hub in a high, central location,

well away from moving objects and metal

furniture.

NOTE

When using more than one Hub, make sure to define

different hopping sequences for each Access Point.

See Chapter 5.

2. Connect the power transformer to a 110/220

VAC power supply and to the DC input socket

on the Hub.

3. Connect the Hub to the Ethernet backbone

by attaching one end of a regular, uncrossed

10BASE-T cable (not supplied) to the RJ-45

port on the back panel of the Hub (marked

UTP). Attach the other end of the connector

cable to any available Ethernet hub port.

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4. Check the function of the Hub using

the front-panel LED indicators as follows:

• PWR—Power supply

• INFR—Radio interference

• ETH—Ethernet activity

• LOAD—Number of associated stations

(Low, Medium, High)

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3. Introduction

3.1 The 3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet Product Line

The Wireless Ethernet product line contains the

following units:

• Wireless Ethernet Hub (LW001A, LW005A,

or LW007A)

• Wireless Ethernet Workstation Adapter

(LW002A or LW008A)

• Wireless Ethernet Four-Port Workstation

Adapter (LW003A or LW009A)

• Wireless Ethernet Wireless Bridge

(LW004A or LW010A)

W

IRELESS

E

THERNET

H

UB

(LW001A, LW005A,

OR

LW007A)

The Wireless Ethernet Hub (LW001A) is a wireless

Hub that provides access for the wireless workstation

users into wired Ethernet LANs.

The Wireless Ethernet Hub for PCMCIA

(LW005A) is the same as the LW001A, except that

the LW005A must be used with the PCMCIA Wireless

Adapter (LW006A). Any reference in this manual to

the LW001A also applies to the LW005A.

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The LW001A and LW007A function exactly the

same way, but the LW001A has permanently attached

antennas, and the LW007A has detachable antennas.

A third Hub, LW005A (which is covered in a separate

manual), has the same hardware as the LW007A, but

different software. It works with portable computers

equipped with the PCMCIA Wireless Adapter

(LW006A) to connect to wired Ethernet LANs.

The Hub also contains the coordinating function

that enables workstations to communicate through it

to one another inside the cell coverage area, even

though they may not be in direct line of sight.

Mobile workstations can roam from one Hub to

another that belongs to the same extended wireless

network. When Hubs are set up in such a way that

their coverage areas overlap one another, users may

roam seamlessly from cell to cell. The Workstation

Adapters “decide” when a mobile user becomes

disassociated from one Hub and associated with

another.

This process is fully transparent, requires no user

intervention, and involves no loss of data packets.

You can position multiple Hubs in locations where

you expect heavy network traffic. This will increase

the throughput capacity in the areas where you most

need it.

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Figure 3-1. Wireless Ethernet Hub (LW001A or LW007A)

Installed on Wall.

The Wireless Ethernet Hub contains an embedded

SNMP agent that lets you manage it from the LAN

Management Information Base. Software upgrades

are downloaded by TFTP.

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