BR5811 User’s Manual 802.11A Carrier-Grade Weatherproof Wireless Outdoor Bridge System Document No.: 50-5000(REV:0.35) October 22, 2003.
Revision History Revision Date of Issue Scope Author 0.0 June 10, 2003 First draft Jason Yang 0.1 June 20, 2003 Web base modified Jason Yang 0.2 June 25, 2003 Error correction Jason Yang 0.3 July 10, 2003 Change from BRG011a to BR5811 Jason Yang 0.35 October 22,2003 Add FCC Notice and ID ode. Jason Yang FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Preface Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI) is very pleased for you purchase in this product. MTI BR5811 is a cost-effective way to expand or replace your local, wired networks (LANs). With this system, your wired networks can communicate with one another wired networks. Building to Building Connection MTI 802.11a wireless outdoor turbo bridge BR5811 is a wireless building-to-building bridge solution.
Documentation The accompanying documentation comprises: Manual - Hardware installation, description of the functions, operating modes and sample configurations CD containing electronic documentation - Complete set of manuals for the product family, technical basics (such as information on wireless networks, general network technology, TCP/IP etc.), a workshop with detailed descriptions of sample applications, and a reference section including comprehensive description of the menus. 802.
Table of Contents Revision History ....................................................................................................................... 2 FCC Notice: ............................................................................................................................. 2 Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 3 Warranty ................................................................
2-4 Grounding......................................................................................................................... 15 2-5 ESD Protection................................................................................................................. 15 2-6 Outline of MTI BR5811 ..................................................................................................... 16 2-7 Installing the ODU .....................................................................................
3-17 Statistics Windows ......................................................................................................... 36 3-18 Bridge Statistics ............................................................................................................. 37 3-19 Station Statistics............................................................................................................. 39 3-20 Bridge setup window...................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction MTI 802.11a wireless outdoor turbo bridge, BR5811 is a wireless building-to-building bridge solution, BR5811 provide the data rate up to 108 Mbps that is best suited for enterprises, campus or off-site locations that require LAN or Internet access without the availability of wired networks to extend the network coverage. BR5811 provides the point to point and point to multi-point connection.
1-2 Product Configurations The base hardware is an outdoor mountable metal enclosure. The BR5811 can be managed via the network station remotely. The following are available product configurations: Fast Ethernet managed 802.11a wireless outdoor turbo bridge Outdoor Mounting Kit One POE Power Injector One POE Ethernet cable One POE Power Core User’s Manual CD ROM Owner Registration Card 1-3 Feature Summary Provide Ethernet to Wireless LAN Bridge fully compatible on IEEE 802.
1-4 Hardware Architecture WARNING: If end users are allowed to upgrade firmware through the FTP server, confirm that the End User License Agreement (EULA) covers upgrades to the firmware. The Reference Design upgrade code permits direct upgrades of the Bridge from the configuration screen if a web browser is used. As a precaution, also use the EULA as the FTP startup text in the event some end users log in to the FTP server manually. Use the Bridge Web Server for firmware updates.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter provides installation procedures are generally outlined as follows: Verify system configuration Installing the ODU Installing the POE Mounting and alignment the antenna Connecting external equipment You may need to use Web Browser to change or set the MTI BR5811 system’s operating parameters. Refer to chapter 3, Bridging network attachment and configuration, for more information.
2-3 Installation Kit Most of the materials needed for installation are supplied with the system. Some tools and equipment must be supplied by the user. Table lists materials in a typical installation kit. Refer to the packing list for a description of the exact contents. Table Installation Kits (for 2” Steel or Stainless Steel Tube) Item Description 1 2 3 4 5 Quantity M-TYPE PLATE L-TYPE PLATE U-TYPE PLATE NUT FLANGE M8-1.25 SS (PLATE ASM) NUT FLANGE M8-1.
2-6 Outline of MTI BR5811 802.
2-7 Installing the ODU The MTI BR5811 can be mount on a 2” Steel or Stainless Steel Tube. You can reference the Figure. ODU Configuration You can refer the photo here for installation. 802.
2-8 Connecting the cable An Ethernet cable connects the ODU to the POE output port. The cable connects power to the ODU and allows Ethernet data to flow between Stations with Bridge system. Another Ethernet cable connects the station to POE input port. AC power is applied to the bridge system by connect it to POE AC adapter. 2-9 Align the Antenna (TBD) Notices The RSSI BNC connector is still not function well now. Please use the RSSI reading from the statistics window in WEB -base browser.
Chapter 3 Bridge Network Configuration This chapter provides procedures for connecting and configuring the Bridge to a Host PC (HPC). Configuration can be performed either from a web browser accessing the built-in web server. For detailed information on using the web server, refer to “Bridge Web Server”. 3-1 Bridge Network Connections Connect the HPC to the Bridge using one of the following two methods: Use an Ethernet crossover cable (not supplied) to connect directly to the Ethernet port of the HPC.
3-2 Network Configuration Follow these steps to configure the HPC for Bridge network control: From the HPC’s Start menu, choose Settings and open the Network and Dial-up Connections dialog box. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that belongs to the Ethernet controller connected to the Bridge, and select Properties. Within the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Local Area connection properties window 802.
Configure the following setting for the Ethernet connection in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. • User IP Address • LAN Mask Setting • Gateway Setting • DNS Server Setting Internet protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box Click OK to continue and close the Internet Protocol Properties dialog Notices If you use the same HPC to ping/connect the same IP bridges, you must clear the route table in the HPC first. Otherwise, you won’t find other bridge.
3-3 Bridge Initial Configurations This section describes how to configure the Bridge after booting from Flash memory. Refer to “Firmware Update Configuration Window” to load the Operating image file to the Flash file system, if the operating system software should be updated. Configure the Bridge for its channel frequency and Service Set Identifier (SSID) unique to the application. This configuration can be done either through a web browser with access to the built-in Bridge web server.
Select the Bridge Web Server hotlink. A dialog box appears requesting login authorization. When prompted, enter the following information to log in: Log in: Admin (case-sensitive) Password: 5up Click OK to complete the login process. The Basic Configuration window appears (see Figure). System Basic Configuration Window Enter the SSID (name or address) for the Bridge in the SSID field. The SSID must be 1–32 characters in length.
Note that the radio channel is specified using the IEEE 802.11a standard. Click Update to commit the changes. Change other settings at this time. After all configuration changes are complete; reboot the Bridge to enable them. To reboot the Bridge, click on the REBOOT Bridge button that appears. buttons for changes to take effect. Reminder: Click the 3-5 Bridge Web Server Configure the Bridge either through a web browser interface to the Bridge web server.
Table. Homepage .GIF Files Filename Description logo.gif Replaces the current Atheros logo with another .GIF file. Tagline.gif Replaces the tagline “Driving the wireless future” with a new tagline. cover.jpe Replaces the Atheros AR5001 Bridge chipset photograph with a new photograph. For example, the .GIF file containing the full path filename for a company logo can be replaced with another .GIF file. Select the MTI Outdoor Bridge Web Server hotlink.
Basic Configuration Window 3-6 Configuration Windows The Web Server Configuration windows allow viewing and editing of configuration information for the Bridge. The Web Server provides configuration windows for: System configuration parameters Radio configuration parameters Statistics Security Configuration scripts Firmware updates To access any of these Bridge configuration screens, click on the desired hotlink from the navigation bar on any configuration screen (see Figure) 802.
3-7 Working with Configuration Windows The Web Server Configuration windows provide a user-friendly interface to aid in quick configuration of the Bridge. After making any additions or changes to any configuration window, update the configuration file to save the changes. The new configuration is not in effect until the Bridge is rebooted. Follow these steps to update configuration files: Enter the configuration updates or changes in the appropriate configuration fields. Click Update.
Set the value of default gateway address to PC IP or router port IP. Other settings can also be changed at this time. Table A-2 summarizes the data fields on the System Basic Configuration window. Table A-2. System Basic Configuration Window Field Descriptions General Configuration Field Description SSID Identification of the Bridge. Enter a number or address between 1 and 32 characters in length that the STAs are associating with in Infrastructure mode.
3-9 System Advanced Configuration Window The System Advanced Configuration window allows the setting of detail operating information button from any window to access the System Advanced for the Bridge. Click on Configuration window (see Figure below). Bridge System Advance Configuration Window Select the distance between both bridges used in point to point connection. It’s not necessary to select exact distance value in this input. 802.
3-10 Security Configuration Window The Security Configuration window allows the setting of security information for the Bridge for operation. From the Configuration window, click on Security to access the Security Configuration window (see Figure). Security Configuration window Table summarizes the data fields on the Security Configuration window. Table Security Field Descriptions Security Configuration Field Description Authentication Type Use the checkbox to select Open System, Shared Key or 802.
3-11 Edit RADIUS Server Settings The RADIUS Server Configuration window allows configuration of a RADIUS server for authentication purposes in 802.1X networks. See Figure for an illustration of the RADIUS Server Configuration window. RADIUS Server Configuration Window Table summarizes the data fields on the RADIUS Server Configuration window. Table.
3-12 802.1x Configuration The IEEE 802.1X protocol is designed to support port-based authentication and secure key distribution. It can be used to distribute unique encryption keys for an entire BSS. Atheros provides support for this protocol on both the Bridge and the STA. To enable 802.1X on the Bridge, take the following steps on the RADIUS Server Configuration window: Specify the domain name server IP address. Specify the name of the domain server. Specify a RADIUS Server name.
3-14 Adding New Access Control Lists The Security New ACL Configuration window allows you to add new access control list item. From the ACL Configuration window, click Add to list to enter new list items (see Figure) . New Access Control List Configuration Window Table summaries the data fields on the New ACL Configuration window. Table New Access Control List Field Descriptions Per Station Privacy Field Description MAC Address Specifies the MAC address for the STA to be included in the ACL.
Click Add to List. Once entered in the ACL Control List, click on Delete to remove any configured STA from the access list. Click Update to save changes. 3-15 Script Configuration Window The Script Configuration window allows execution of text scripts of CLI commands. For example, construction of a text script to enter the shared keys for stations. All set commands can be used in scripts, except set security, set password, find bss, ftp, password, and ping.
3-16 Firmware Update Configuration Window The Firmware Update Basic Configuration window allows viewing of the FTP location of new firmware. The default values for the Host Name, Image Path, and Image Name appear in the window. To access the Firmware Update window, click on Firmware Update in the navigation bar. The Firmware Update Configuration Window appears (see Figure). Bridge Firmware Update Configuration Window Bridge uses the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to download the Operating image from the HPC.
3-17 Statistics Windows From the Bridge Web Server, choose the Statistics hyperlink to go to the Bridge Statistics window. By default, this is the first window that appears once the Bridge Web Server opens. The Bridge Statistics window allows viewing of the assigned ID, MAC address, and current state of the Bridge and all stations currently part of its BBS (Basic Service Set). The top-level Statistics window automatically updates each minute. 802.
3-18 Bridge Statistics To view statistics on the Bridge, click on the MAC address hyperlink for the desired Bridge in the Statistics window. The BSS Stats window for the selected Bridge will appear. See Figure for an example of a BSS Stats window for a Bridge. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for an Bridge The BSS Stats window for Bridge is divided into sections that provide the Bridge configuration, Bridge SME statistics (station association information), or Bridge (Transmit and Receive) Statistics.
Table. BSS Stats Field for Bridge Descriptions BSS Stats Field Description State Current state of the Bridge. Authentication Type Specifies open-system or shared key. Encryption Specifies the enabled state of encryption; either yes or no. Cipher Advertised Specifies current state of advertised cipher negotiations, AES and/or WEP, and None (clear). Authentication/Deauthentication Number of times a STA attempted authentication and deauthentication.
3-19 Station Statistics To view statistics on any STA, click on the MAC address hyperlink for the desired STA. The BSS Stats window for the selected STA will appear. See Figure for an example BSS Stats window for a station. The BSS Stats window for stations provides the station configuration and statistics for the selected station. Table summarizes the information fields on the BSS Stats window for a STA. Table.
3-20 Bridge setup window In this window, to input what the equipment it is. All the fields are described as following table: Bridge window field Bridge Description Operation Mode Setup Bridge MAC address 802.
Appendix A Acronyms & Abbreviations AC Alternating Current LAN Local Area Network ACL Access Control List MAC Media Access Control AES Advanced Encryption Standard MSDU Maximum Service Data Unit AID Access Identifier ODU Outdoor Unit AP Access Point PC Personal Computer BBS Basic Service Set PHY Physical Layer CLI Command Line Interface POE Power Over Ethernet CRC Cyclic Redundancy Code DC Direct Current RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Server/Service DMA Direct Mem