Silex BR-310AC User manual

Wireless Bridge

BR-310AC

User's Guide

WA103390XC

Index

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................1

1-1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

Disclaimers ..................................................................................................................................................1

Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................1

1-2. Safety Instructions ...............................................................................................................................2

1-3. User Registration and Customer Services ...................................................................................5

User Registration ......................................................................................................................................5

Product Information ................................................................................................................................5

Customer Support Center .....................................................................................................................5

2. About BR-310AC ................................................................................................7

2-1. Features ....................................................................................................................................................8

2-2. Parts and Functions .......................................................................................................................... 10

2-3. Hardware Specication ................................................................................................................... 12

2-4. Software Specication .....................................................................................................................14

2-5. Use of Radio Waves ........................................................................................................................... 15

Notes on Usage ......................................................................................................................................15

2-6. Notes on Security .............................................................................................................................. 17

2-7. OpenSSL License ...............................................................................................................................18

3. Before You Begin ............................................................................................ 21

3-1. Operating Mode ................................................................................................................................21

Single Client Mode ................................................................................................................................22

Multi-Client Mode ................................................................................................................................. 23

3-2. Conguration Method ..................................................................................................................... 24

Easy Conguration Using Conguration Mode ..........................................................................25

Wireless Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch) .....................................26

Wireless Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup (PIN Code) .......................................... 27

3-3. Necessary Wireless Setting Information ....................................................................................28

4. How to Congure BR-310AC ...................................................................... 29

4-1. Easy Conguration Using Conguration Mode ......................................................................30

Starting BR-310AC in Conguration Mode ..................................................................................30

Conguration .......................................................................................................................................... 32

Connecting Non-wireless Devices ...................................................................................................36

4-2. Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch) .................................................. 38

Conguration .......................................................................................................................................... 39

Connecting Non-wireless Devices ...................................................................................................43

4-3. Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup(Pin Code) .........................................................45

Starting BR-310AC in Conguration Mode ..................................................................................46

Checking a PIN Code ............................................................................................................................ 48

Conguration .......................................................................................................................................... 50

Connecting Non-wireless Devices ...................................................................................................52

5. List of Functions ............................................................................................. 55

5-1. How to Access Web Conguration Interface ...........................................................................55

Starting BR-310AC in Conguration Mode ..................................................................................56

Conguration via Web Conguration Interface ......................................................................... 58

5-2. IEEE802.1X Authentication ............................................................................................................ 59

Network Conguration ........................................................................................................................59

IEEE802.1X Authentication ................................................................................................................. 61

Certicate Standard ..............................................................................................................................62

MAC Address Filtering.......................................................................................................................... 63

Before Using the IEEE802.1X Authentication ..............................................................................63

IEEE802.1X Authentication Settings ............................................................................................... 64

5-3. Saving Log............................................................................................................................................ 67

Types of Log ............................................................................................................................................. 67

Retrieving/Deleting System Log ...................................................................................................... 71

Retrieving Event Log ............................................................................................................................79

Time Synchronization of Log .............................................................................................................84

5-4. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................85

Restarting ................................................................................................................................................. 85

Factory Default Conguration ..........................................................................................................87

Firmware Update ................................................................................................................................... 89

A. Appendix .......................................................................................................... 91

A-1. List of All Settings .............................................................................................................................91

A-2. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................103

1. Introduction

1

Thank you for purchasing the

Wireless Bridge BR-310AC (hereinafter the "BR-310AC").

Disclaimers

1.

Introduction

- 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.

- The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.

- This manual was prepared to accurately match the content of each OS, but the actual

information shown on the computer monitor may dier from the content of this manual

due to future OS version upgrades, modications, and other changes.

- Although every eort was made to prepare this manual with the utmost accuracy, Silex

Technology will not be held liable for any damages as a result of errors, setting examples,

or other content.

Trademarks

- Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

- Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.

- Other company names and product names contained in this manual are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

1-1. Introduction

This manual provides information on how to congure and use the BR-310AC.

Please read the Safety Instructions carefully before you begin.

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1-2. Safety Instructions

This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of BR-310AC.

To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using

BR-310AC. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of BR-

310AC and on general safety issues.

< Meaning of the warnings >

Warning

"Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that

could result in death or serious injury if the safety

instruction is not observed.

Caution

"Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that

could result in serious injury or material damage if

the safety instruction is not observed.

This symbol indicates the warning and caution.

( Example: "Danger of the electric shock" )

This symbol indicates the prohibited actions.

( Example: "Disassembly is prohibited" )

This symbol indicates the actions users are required to observe.

( Example: "Remove the AC plug from an outlet" )

< Meaning of the symbols >

1. Introduction

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Warning

* Do not allow physical impact. When damaged, turn o the connected devices, unplug the AC plug

of BR-310AC from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could

cause re or an electrical shock.

* In the following cases, turn o the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of BR-310AC from

a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause re or an

electrical shock.

* When BR-310AC emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot to touch.

* When foreign objects (metal, liquid, etc.) gets into BR-310AC.

* Keep the cords and cables away from children. It may cause an electrical shock or serious injury.

* If a ground wire is supplied with your device to use with, connect it to the ground terminal in order

to prevent an electrical shock. Do not connect the ground wire to gas pipe, water pipe, lighting rod or

telephone ground wire. It may cause malfunction.

* Do not disassemble or modify BR-310AC. It may cause re, electrical shock or malfunction.

* Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor that came with BR-310AC. It may cause re, electrical

shock or malfunction.

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Caution

* Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply. The code may be broken,

which could result in re or an electrical shock.

* When removing BR-310AC, disconnect the AC plugs of both BR-310AC and the other devices you are

using with.

* Use the AC adaptor supplied with BR-310AC. Other AC adaptors may cause malfunction.

* Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using BR-310AC.

* When BR-310AC will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of BR-310AC and the

other devices you are using with.

* Do not use or store BR-310AC under the following conditions. It may cause malfunction.

- Locations subject to vibration or shock

- Shaky, uneven or tilted surfaces

- Locations exposed to direct sunlight

- Humid or dusty places

- Wet places (kitchen, bathroom, etc.)

- Near a heater or stove

- Locations subject to extreme changes in temperature

- Near strong electromagnetic sources (magnet, radio, wireless device, etc.)

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1-3. User Registration and Customer Services

To enable us to provide better services (support and repair), please perform the user

registration process from our website below:

User Registration

Product Information

The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit

the Silex Technology website.

- Latest rmware download - Latest software download

- Latest manual download - Support information (FAQ)

Customer Support Center

Customer Support is available by e-mail or telephone for any problems that you may

encounter. If you cannot nd the relevant problem in this manual or on our website, or if

the corrective procedure does not resolve the problem, please contact Silex Technology

Customer Support.

- Visit the Silex Technology website (https://www.silextechnology.com/) for the latest FAQ and product

information.

Contact Information

USA +1-657-218-5199 suppor[email protected]

Europe +49-(0)2154-88967-0 support@silexeurope.com

Japan +81-(0)774-98-3981 suppor[email protected]

URL

USA https://www.silextechnology.com/

Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/

Japan http://www.silex.jp/

Note

- For user registration, a serial number is required.

Note

URL

Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/en/home/support/registration/

Japan http://www.silex.jp/register/

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2. About BR-310AC

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2.

About BR-310AC

BR-310AC is the wireless bridge which allows to use a non-wireless device

(10/100/1000BASE-T network device) as a wireless device. With 2.4G/5GHz band support,

various non-wireless devices can easily be connected over a wireless network.

The enterprise security feature will ensure safe and secure use of wirelss communication at

an oce, factory, etc. where a higher security is required.

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2-1. Features

BR-310AC has the following features:

Giving unlimited locations for your non-wireless devices

As you do not have to care wiring conditions in order to establish your environment,

choices of location greatly expand in any kinds of scenes such as oce, factory, school,

commercial facility, etc. where the layout change is frequently required or effective

layout of equipment needs to be carefully considered for a work line. Also, cost

reductions is largely expected as you will no longer have to pay for wiring construction.

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

BR-310AC supports communications at both 2.4GHz/5GHz bands. Using 5GHz band will

help to avoid radio interference with 2.4GHz band which is most commonly used in the

market.

Advanced security

The following security features are supported:

- WEP (64bit/128bit)

- WPA-PSK(AUTO/AES),WPA2-PSK (AES)

- IEEE 802.1X EAP-TLS, PEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, LEAP

Two types of operating mode

[Single Client Mode]

- Bridges a single non-wireless device connected to a LAN port of the BR-310AC 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 BR-310AC will be used (MAC address

transparent feature).

- Stops bridging when someone changed the device being connected to a wired LAN

port of the BR-310AC to the other one (security feature).

[Multi-Client Mode]

- Up to 16 non-wireless devices can be bridged over wireless network if a HUB is

connected to a LAN port of the BR-310AC.

- For the MAC address to use for wireless LAN connection, the MAC address of the BR-

310AC will be used.

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- 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.

- To use the "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder", an IP address needs to be congured to the BR-310AC.

- BR-310AC can be used in Infrastructure mode only. Ad hoc mode is not supported.

On-board storage chip with 4GB memory

The operating log data can be stored in the on-board storage chip for a long period of

time. This will help you to quickly resolve the troubles that may occur during the use of

BR-310AC.

Easy access to the Web conguration interface

Without changing the setting of the PC you use for setup, the Web configuration

interface of BR-310AC can easily be accessed.

AMC Manager (non-free program) / AMC Finder (free program)

BR-310AC supports the total management software, "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder".

The AMC Manager provides the useful features as follows:

- Remote device control and monitoring

- Bulk conguration and rmware updates

- System time synchronization (version 3.2.0 or later)

Note

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2-2. Parts and Functions

The parts name and functions are as follows:

Front

(1)

Push Switch

Start in Configuration

Mode

Press and hold this switch for 5 sec while BR-310AC is active.

Wireless configuration

using Smart Wireless Setup

Press and hold this switch for 10 sec while BR-310AC is active.

Factory default

conguration

Press and hold this switch while turning on BR-310AC and

release it when the WLAN LED turns from Green to Red.

(2) Status LED

(Green / Orange)

Blink (Orange) Waits for connection when the Link LED is turned o.

Handles data communication when the Link LED is turned on.

(3) LAN port Connect a network cable.

(4) Link LED (Green) ON Has connected to a wired LAN.

(5) AC connector Connect an AC adaptor.

Top

(6)

POWER LED

(Green/Red)

ON (Green) Powered on

ON (Red) Powered on and ready

(7) WLAN LED

(Green/Red)

ON (Green) Operating in Infrastructure mode.

Blink (Green) Processing wireless conguration using Smart Wireless Setup.

* Blinks Green together with the STATUS LED when operating in Conguration Mode.

* Turns from Green to Red during the factory default conguration

.

(8) STATUS LED

(Green/Red)

ON (Green) Connection is established.

Blink (Green) Handles data communication.

* Blinks Green together with the WLAN LED when operating in Conguration Mode.

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Bottom

(9) MAC Address MAC Address of the LAN port on BR-310AC

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IEEE802.11b/g/n

IEEE802.11a/n/ac

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W56

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BR-310AC

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2-3. Hardware Specication

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)

EMI VCCI Class B

FCC Class B

ICES Class B

EN301489-1/-17 (EN55032 Class-B)

Wired network interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T (Auto-sensing) :1 port

Auto MDI/MDIX

Wireless network interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

(The channels you can use will dier depending on the regulations of each country.)

Channel US/CA)

2.4GHz: 1-11ch

5GHz: (W52) 36,40,44,48

(W53) 52,56,60,64

(W56) 100,104,108,112,116,132,136,140

(W58) 149,153,157,161,165

(EU)

2.4GHz: 1-13ch

5GHz: (W52) 36,40,44,48

(W53) 52,56,60,64

(W56) 100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140

Push Switch 1

LED Top POWER (Green / Red)

WLAN (Green / Red)

STATUS (Green / Red)

LAN Port Status (Green / Orange)

Link (Green)

Compatible devices Network devices with LAN port (RJ-45)

Max number of connectable

devices

When operating in Single Client Mode : 1 device

When operating in Multi-Client Mode : 16 devices

FCCID

:

N6C-PCEACDB

IC : 4908A-SXPCEACDB

Channel Selection

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

Fcc Rules Part 15

FCC CAUTION

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

FCC Rules, Part 15 §15.19(a)(3) / IC RSS Gen §8.4

Below sentences must be indicated on the nal product which contains this module inside.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that

may cause undesired operation of this device.

FCC / IC Notice

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CE Notice

Le présent appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de

licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit

accepter tout brouillage subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart C §15.247 and Subpart E / IC RSS-102 §2.6

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio

frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and

operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les

règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d'exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC.

Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le radiateur et le corps humain.

FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart E §15.407(c)

Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)

Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband,

and nally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will

turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns o at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the

aforementioned packets is being transmitted.

In other words, this device automatically discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational

failure.

FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart E §15.407(g)

Frequency Tolerance: +/-20 ppm

FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart C §15.247(g) / Subpart E

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

RSS-Gen §8.3

This radio transmitter 4908A-PCEACDB has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the

maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,

having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Le numéro IC du présent émetteur radio 4908A-PCEACDB a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne

énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non

inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour ce type, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation

avec cet appareil.

- Antenna type

Embedded Flex Antenna

- Model

AS-146153

- Antenna Gain

2.4GHz : +3.075dBi (Peak)

5GHz : +4.75 dBi (Peak)

RSS-210

5150-5250 MHz and 5250-5350 MHz bands are restricted to indoor operations only.

High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these

radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

La bandes 5150-5250 MHz et 5250-5350 MHz ont restreinte à une utilisation à l’intérieur seulement.

Les radars de haute puissance sont désignés comme utilisateurs principaux (c’est-à dire utilisateurs prioritaires) pour les bandes 5250-

5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz, et que ces radars peuvent provoquer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

WARNING

The FCC / The Industry Canadaregulations provide that changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

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Conguration Mode

Normal Mode (Single Client Mode)

- This bridges other protocols.

Normal Mode (Multi-Client Mode)

- This bridges TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6) only.

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), NTP, JCP, FLDP, FLDP/BR

* JCP, FLDP, FLDP/BR are the silex proprietary protocols.

TCP/IP Application layer FLDP, FLDP/BR (only on a LAN port), SX_SMP

* FLDP, FLDP/BR, SX_SMP are the silex proprietary protocols.

TCP/IP Application layer FLDP, FLDP/BR (only on a LAN port), SX_SMP

* FLDP, FLDP/BR, SX_SMP are the silex proprietary protocols.

2-4. Software Specication

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