User Manual

Pre-Installation Configuration

What You Will Need

NOTE: In general, you should first make configuration changes to the Root bridge,

followed by the Non-Root bridge.

What You Will Need

Before starting with the configuration task, make sure that you have the following require-

ments ready:

■ An administrative computer running Microsoft Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7)

■ Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) installed on the

administrative computer

■ Two Ethernet cables

■ PoE injector (if not supplied with the Wireless Bridge, you can purchase a third party

802.3af-compliant PoE injector or switch)

■ 6mm Phillips screwdriver

If you are planning to power the Wireless Bridge using a 12v DC connection, you will also

need the following:

■ One 3.1mm-3.3mm UL1185 (80°, 300V) single shielded DC cable

■ 12v DC, 1A DC power source (for example, a battery)

■ 3mm Phillips screwdriver

Access the Web Interface

CAUTION: Do not attempt to access the Web interface of both ZoneFlex 7731 units at

the same time by connecting both to the same Layer 2 switch or to the same broadcast

domain on a live network. This will cause a network loop, which can disrupt your entire

network.

Step 1: Connect the Power and Ethernet Cables

The procedure for connecting cables to the Wireless Bridge depends on the power source

that you will be using. You can do one of the following:

■ Use Power Over Ethernet

■ Use DC Power