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LWE100A LWE100A-W1
LWE100A-KIT LWE100A-W2
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Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender User Manual
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Google Chrome is a registered trademark of Google Inc. Microsoft and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Firefox is a registered trademark of Mozilla Foundation. Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the prope
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FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION and INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 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. T odas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................................7 1.1 General ..........................................................................................................................................................................7 1.2 Radio ............................................................................
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Table of Contents 6.8 Password .....................................................................................................................................................................44 6.9 Certificate Settings ......................................................................................................................................................45 7. Monitoring Tools .................................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 1.1 General Standards — IEEE 802.3u MDI/MDI-X 10/100 Fast Ethernet, IEEE 80.11b/g wireless LAN interface, IEEE 802.1n draft wireless LAN standard Temperature Tolerance — Operating: -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C); Storage: -22 to +176° F (-30 to +80° C) Humidity Tolerance — Operating: 10–95%; Storage: 10–95% Power — Input current: 0.5 A maximum; Output Voltage: 15 V; Output Current: 0.8 A Size — 2.4"H x 2.5"W x 8.9"D (6.1 x 6.4 x 22
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Designed for outdoor environment applications, the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender is a high-performance last-mile broadband solution that provides reliable wireless network coverage. As an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless device, the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender is able to provide stable and efficient wireless performance. The extender delivers a much faster data rate than normal wireless devices and higher bandwidth with longer range fo
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Chapter 2: Overview 1 2 2 2 Figure 2-1. LWE100A Ethernet extender. 3 Figure 2-2. Pole-mounting ring. 4 5 6 Figure 2-3. Power cord and PoE injector. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 9
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Components. Number Component Description 1 (1) reverse N-type connector Ground the connector first, then install the antenna here. 2 (3) pole mounts You will install the pole mounting ring through these mounts. 3 (1) pole mounting ring Secures the extender to the pole 4 (1) U.S. power plug Connects to a power source 5 (1) 2.5-mm barrel connector Connects to the PoE injector 6 (1) Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector Supplies power to the extender WARNING: U sers MUST
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation This chapter describes safety precautions and product information you have to know and check before installing the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender. 3.1 Preparing for Installation Read this chapter before installing the extender. It describes safety precautions and needed product information. 3.2 Professional Installation Required Use a professional installer who is well trained in the RF installation and knowledgeable about local regula
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Figure 3-1. Removing the bottom cover. 2. Plug a standard Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port. See Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2. Plugging in the cable. 3. Slide the cover back to seal the bottom of the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender. Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Figure 3-3. Replacing the cover. 4. T ake out the power cord and PoE injector, and plug the power cord into the DC port of the PoE injector as the right-side picture in Figure 3-4 shows. Figure 3-4. Installing the power cord and PoE injector. 5. Put what you assembled in step 3 and step 4 together by plugging the other side of the Ethernet cable from step 3 into the PoE port of the PoE injector shown in step 4. When you finish step 5, the extender, power cord,
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Figure 3-5. Extender. 3.5.2 Pole Mounting 1. Turn the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender over. Put the pole mounting ring through the middle hole of the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender. NOTE: Use a screwdriver to unlock the pole-mounting ring before putting it through the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender as the right-side picture in Figure 3-6 shows. Page 14 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Figure 3-6. Unlocking the pole-mounting ring. 2. Mount the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender firmly to the pole by locking the pole mounting ring tightly. Figure 3-7. Mounting the extender to a pole. 3. When installation is complete, the extender should look like Figure 3-8. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 15
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Figure 3-8. Extender installed outdoors on a pole. 3.5.3 Using the External Antenna If you prefer to use the external antenna with N-type connector for your application instead of the built-in directional antenna, follow the steps below. 1. G rab the black rubber on the top of the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender, and slightly pull it up as shown in Figure 3-9. The metal N-type connector will appear. Page 16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | b
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Figure 3-9. Installing the external antenna. 2. Connect your antenna with the N-type connector on the top of the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender. NOTES: 1. Before connecting the external antenna with the N-type connector to the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender, users should prepare the cable in advance, if needed. 2. While connecting the N-type connectors, users should be careful not to damage the connectors. WARNING: U sers MUST power off the Wireless P-T-P
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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 3. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the earth ground. Figure 3-11. Connecting the other end of the grounding wire. Page 18 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 4: Basic Settings 4. Basic Settings 4.1 Factory Default Settings To return the extender to its factory-default settings, see Section 6.6. Table 4-1. Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender Factory Default Settings. Parameter Default Setting Username admin Password password Wireless Device Name apXXXXXX (X represents the last 6 digits of the Ethernet MAC address) Operating Mode AP Data Rate Auto LAN IP Address 192.168.1.1 LAN Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 LAN Gateway 0.0.0.0 LAN Primary DNS Server
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Chapter 4: Basic Settings 4.2 System Requirements Before configuration, make sure your system meets the following requirements: • You will need a computer coupled with a 10/100 BASE-TX adapter; • Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.1.x. NOTE: The default IP address of Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender is 192.168.1.1. (X cannot be 0, 1, nor 255); ® ® ® ® • A Web browser on a PC for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, Netscape , Firefox , or Googl
