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ECB-1220R
Wireless Client Bridge
/AP/Router/Client Router
User’s Manual
Version: 1.1
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................5 FEATURES & BENEFITS .................................................................................................................. 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 4 CLIENT BRIDGE/ROUTER MODE – CONFIG.................................................................... 46 LOGGING IN................................................................................................................................. 46 MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 48 OPERATION MO
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.0 March 21, 2008 Created 1.1 March 22, 2008 Chapters added 4
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 1 Introduction The Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Bridge Router device operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. It's the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation. ECB-1220R has high transmitted output power
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 SNMP Remote Configuration Help administrators to remotely Management configure or manage the Access Point easily. Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint Let users transfer data between two Wireless Connectivity buildings or multiple buildings DoS (Denial of Service) protection Prevent from well-known DoS attack Built-in 4-port Switch automatically Easy local connectivity detects cable type Web-base
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 User isolation support Protect the private network between client users. Client Router mode PPPoE function support Easy to access internet via ISP service authentication Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. On
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. PC/AT compatible computer with Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibili
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 network. f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs. g) Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical applications running on wired networks. h) Training/Educational facilities Training sites at corpo
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 b) Infrastructure Mode The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effective
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 2 Understanding the Hardware Hardware Installation 1 Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey. 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook. 3 Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other end into the power socket on the wall. This diagram depicts the hardwa
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. 3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet mask. Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.1
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 3 Client Bridge/Router & Router/ AP This device can be configured as a Bridge or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1 in Client Bridge/Client Router mode. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.2 in AP/Router mode. This chapter will describe the steps to switch from Bridge to Access Point and Access Point to Bridge. Bridge/Bridge Router to Access Poin
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 4 Since this device is currently in Access Point mode, the AP radio button will be selected by default. 5 Select the Bridge or Bridge Router radio button to and then click on the Apply Change to switch the operation mode to Bridge. 6 Wait for about 1 minute and the device will automatically restart into Bridge mode. 4 Access Point/Router Mode – Config Logging In To configure the AP thro
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the bridge. The navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into three main sections: 1. Management: This includes operation mode, status, statistics, logs, upgrade firmware, save/reload settings, and password. 2. TCP/IP Settings: This includes the configuration of the LAN port and settings for the LAN IP, subnet mask, DHCP client, span
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 o Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as Client Bridge, AP, or WDS. o Band: Frequency and IEEE 802.11 operation mode (b-only, g-only, or b+g). o SSID: The name used to identify the wireless network. o Channel Number: The channel used to communicate on the wireless network. o Encryption: The type of security used on this network. It may be disabled, WEP, WPA, etc. o BSSID: The MAC address o
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Management (Router mode) Operation Mode Click on the Operation Mode link under the Management menu. The Operation Mode allows you to switch from Client Bridge to Access Point mode/Router Mode. 17
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Select the AP, Bridge or Bridge Router and then click on the Apply Change button. Please wait and then enter the specified IP address into the web-browser. The previous settings will be retained in AP mode. . Refer to Chapter 5 to learn how to configure this device in Access Point mode. 18
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Status Click on the Status link under the Management menu. The Status page is the first page that is displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system, wireless, and TCP/IP configuration. 19
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 System o Uptime: Duration of time since the device was last reset. o Firmware version: Version of the firmware that is currently loaded on the device. Wireless Configuration: o Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as Client Bridge, AP, or WDS. o Band: Frequency and IEEE 802.11 operation mode (b-only, g-only, or b+g). o SSID: The name used to identify the wireless network. o Channel Numbe
