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.
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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 ............................................
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..........................................................
Introduction Introduction Purpose of the Manual 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.
Introduction 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 instructions found in this manual will result in the user exposure to be substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
Introduction Snap-On Antenna Always orient antenna such that it is at least 5 cm (2 inches) away from your body. High Gain Antennas High gain wall mount or mast mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more from your body. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements.
Introduction Antenna Options Aironet Bridge Solutions have been packaged to provide wide area bridge connectivity in accordance with regulatory rules and regulations. Aironet has designed the product packages to provide optimal performance, measured by throughput and range, while maintaining compliance with various regulatory agencies around the world. Approved antennas for use with each product are listed below: • BRE101, BRE501, BR110, and BR510 5.
Introduction Before You Start After unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present and in good condition. • Wireless Bridge (Ethernet or Token Ring model) • Power Pack. The power pack will be either 120VAC/ 60Hz or 90-264VAC/47-63Hz to 12-18VDC, whichever is appropriate for country of use.
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. Any obstructions may impede the performance or prohibit the ability of the Wireless Bridge to transmit and receive data.
Introduction 500 Series Wireless Bridge (11 Mbps) Bridge Range Antenna BRE515 (ETSI) BR510 1 Km 1 Miles 6 dBi patch BRE520 (ETSI) BR520 2 Km 3 Miles 13.
Introduction Terminology When configuring your system, and when reading this manual, keep in mind the following terminology: Infrastructure – The wireless infrastructure is the communications system that combines Aironet Bridges, mobile nodes and fixed nodes. Aironet Bridges within the infrastructure can be either root units, which are physically wired to the LAN backbone, or can act as wireless repeaters. Other RF enabled devices serve as fixed nodes or mobile nodes.
Introduction Parent/Child Node – Refers to the relationships between nodes in the wireless infrastructure. 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.
Introduction 1-10
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.
Installation NOTE: Do not over-tighten; finger tight is sufficient. Position the antennas vertically for best omni-directional signal reception. 2. Connect the lightning arrestor to one end of the low loss antenna cable. NOTE: The lightning arrestor should be connected to the antenna connector on the Wireless Bridge. The lightning arrestor is added to provide surge protection to the Bridge in the event of voltage surges as a result of a lightning strike. 3.
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. After configuration is completed, this cable may be removed until additional configuration is required via the serial port. 2.
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. Make sure the unit is powered off. 2. Attach the Thinnet cabling to each end of a BNC T-connector, if applicable. 3. Attach the T-connector to the 10Base2 BNC.
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. 10Base5 10BaseT 10Base2 To Attach the 10BaseT (Twisted Pair) cabling: 1. Make sure the unit is powered off. 2. Plug the RJ-45 connector into the 10BaseT port (Twisted Pair). 3.
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. 3. Attach the other end of the transceiver drop cabling to a Token Ring Multi-Station Access Unit (MAU). UTP STP To Attach the UTP Cabling: 1. Make sure the unit is powered off. 2.
Installation Attaching the AC/DC Power Pack and Powering On Ethernet or Token Ring Wireless Bridge 1. Insert the small plug on the end of the AC/DC power pack cord into the power port. 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.
Installation Viewing the Indicator Displays Top Panel Indicators The indicators are a set of displays located on the top panel of the Aironet Wireless Bridge unit. • Ethernet or Token Ring Indicator – Used to indicate network traffic activity. The light is normally off, but will flash green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the Ethernet or Token Ring interface. • Status Indicator – Shows solid green when the Aironet Bridge has accepted a radio association.
Installation Table 2.
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. • Ethernet Rx: Flashes green when an Ethernet packet has been received. • Ethernet Tx: Flashes green when an Ethernet packet has been transmitted.
Configuration Configuration This section describes the methods used to access and configure the Console system of the Aironet Wireless Bridge. This system contains all commands necessary to initially configure and monitor the operation of the unit. 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.
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. SSID Identifier (SSID) The SSID is a unique identifier that is attached to selected packets sent out over the radio network. This functions as a password to join the radio network.
Configuration Assigning an IP Address An IP address must be assigned to the unit before it can be accessed by telnet, HTTP, or SNMP. Other detailed internet addressing options (such as gateway address or SNMP routing) can also be defined. Refer to the Technical Reference Manual document number 710-004494 for further details. To assign an IP address: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Configuration from the Main Menu. Select Ident from the Configuration Menu. Use the INADDR option to establish an IP address.
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Appendix A Appendix A 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.
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. Data packets sent from the file server to Workstation A go through the wired LAN segment and do not go across the wireless radio link.
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 gain outdoor antennas, this same scenario could be accomplished with dissimilar LAN topologies in different buildings.
Appendix A To support mixed topologies, a Token Ring Bridge would be installed to support a local Token Ring network and an 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.
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.
Appendix A The following example shows an example of a Point-toMultipoint 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. Packets sent between the file server and the remote workstations are routed through the root unit and the appropriate Wireless Bridge.
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.
Appendix A Wireless Bridge with Wireless End Nodes Aironet provides several internal and external Wireless LAN Adapters, such as the PCMCIA Card and the Universal Client for external Serial or Ethernet connections. A Wireless Bridge can be configured to send and receive radio signals from in-building, radio-equipped devices at the same time that it functions as a Wireless Bridge.
Appendix B Appendix B Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Models: BR100-E, BR110-E, BR120-E, BR130-E BR500-E, BR510-E, BR520-E, BR530-E Tested To Comply 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.
Appendix B User Warning 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.
Appendix B 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.
Appendix B User Warning 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.
Appendix B Department of Communications—Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference - 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.
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.
Appendix B Declaration of Conformity Aironet Model Number: BRE100-E Series Models included: BRE101-E, BRE105-E, BRE110-E Radio CE Type Certificate Number: Radio Type Approval Examiniation Number: Application of Council Directive: Application of Council Directive: BCL/EC/98-0309/B CPC/ARLAN/DK/9815 89/336/EEC 72/23/EEC Standards which Conformity is Declared: EN 55022 (B) EN 55011 (B) EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned h
Appendix B Declaration of Conformity Aironet Model Number: BRE500-E Series Models included: BRE501-E, BRE505-E, BRE510-E Radio CE Type Certificate Number: Radio Type Approval Examiniation Number: Application of Council Directive: Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EEC 72/23/EEC Standards which Conformity is Declared: EN 55022 (B) 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
Appendix B Declaration of Conformity Aironet Model Number: BRE100-T Series Models included: BRE101-T, BRE105-T, BRE110-T Radio CE Type Certificate Number: Radio Type Approval Examiniation Number: Application of Council Directive: Application of Council Directive: BCL/EC/98-0309/B CPC/ARLAN/DK/9815 89/336/EEC 72/23/EEC Standards which Conformity is Declared: EN 55022 (A) EN 55011 (A) EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned h
Appendix B Declaration of Conformity Aironet Model Number: BRE500-T Series Models included: BRE501-T, BRE505-T, BRE510-T Radio CE Type Certificate Number: Radio Type Approval Examiniation Number: Application of Council Directive: Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EEC 72/23/EEC Standards which Conformity is Declared: EN 55022 (A) 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
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