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FEBRUARY 1998
LW001A LW004A LW008A LW011A
LW002A LW005A LW009A LW011AE
LW003A LW007A LW010A LW012A
LW012AE
3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet
Hubs, Adapters, and Bridges
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 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. Todas las instrucciones de operación y
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no se
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES TRADEMARKS ® Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Digital™ is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. ® HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard. ® IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ® Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ® ProComm is a registered trademark of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.™ All applied-for and registered trademarks are the property
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Contents 1. Specifications..............................................97 2. Quick-Start Setup and Operation for the Hub.................................................14 3. Introduction ...............................................16 3.1 The 3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet Product Line.......................................16 3.2 Features of Wireless LANs .................27 4. Setting Up the LAN ...................................29 4.1 Instal
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES 5.1 Accessing Advanced Setup Functions ............................................80 5.1.1 Hub Main Menu.......................87 5.1.2 System Configuration Menus........................................89 5.1.3 Current Station Parameters.....90 5.1.4 IP Related Items .......................91 5.1.5 WLAN Parameters....................95 5.1.6 Station Control Menu..............105 5.2 Access Control Menu .........................108 6
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES 1. Specifications NOTE All specifications apply to Hub models LW001A, LW005A, and LW007A, Adapter models LW002A, LW003A, LW008A, and LW009A, and Bridge models LW004A and LW010A, unless otherwise noted. Radio/Modem Frequency—2.4 to 2.4835 GHz Radio type—Spread spectrum, Frequency Hopping Transmission Power—10 or 100 mW Modulation—GFSK Data rate—1, 2, 3 Mbps Cell size (LW001A, LW002A, LW003A, LW005A, LW007A, LW008A, LW009A): open air—1000m
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Range, open air (LW004A, LW010A)—Up to 7 miles (10 km) Antenna diversity—LW001A, LW002A, LW003A, LW005A: 2 attached antennas, 2 dBi omni; LW007A, LW008A, LW009A: 2 detached antennas, 2 dBi omni; LW004A: 1 or 2 attached antennas, 2 dBi omni; LW010A: 1 or 2 detached antennas, 2 dBi omni Optional antennas, ordered separately (for use with LW007A, LW008A, LW009A, and LW010A)—6 dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (part number LW011A); 8.5 dBi Unidirec
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Standards—IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1d, Transparent to network protocols (IP, IPX, Appletalk, OSI, NetBIOS, DECnet, etc.) LED Indicators (LW001A, LW005A, LW007A): Power and Self-Test—PWR Wired LAN activity—ETHR Radio Interference—INFR Wireless LAN load (3 LEDs)—H (High), M (Medium), L (Low) LED Indicators (LW002A, LW003A, LW004A, LW008A, LW009A, LW010A): Power and Self-Test Wireless Link Wired LAN activity Wireless LAN signal quality (3 LEDs) 9
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Security (LW004A, LW010A): Encryption—802.11 compatible Authentication—Network ID, Password Management (LW001A, LW005A, LW007A): SNMP agent—MIB-II, bridge MIB, Radio MIB Wired Ethernet, serial SLIP, and wireless management access Software download by TFTP Local monitor (RS-232) Management (LW002A, LW008A): SNMP agent—MIB-I and II, bridge MIB, Private MIB Wired Ethernet and wireless management access Software downloaded by TFTP 10
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Management (LW003A, LW009A): SNMP agent—MIB-1 and II, bridge MIB, Private MIB Wired Ethernet, serial SLIP, and wireless management access Software downloaded by TFTP Management (LW004A, LW010A): SNMP agent—MIB-II, bridge MIB, Radio MIB Wired Ethernet, serial SLIP, and wireless management access Software downloaded by TFTP Local monitor (RS-232) Electrical External power supply—100-250 VAC, autosensing Input voltage—5 VDC, 1200mA 11
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Dimensions 5.1”H x 3.4”W x 1.2”D (13 x 8.6 x 3 cm) Weight 1 lb. (0.45 kg) Environmental Operating temperature—32° to 105° F (0° to 40° C) Operating humidity—5% to 95% non-condensing Immunity Will maintain link under all conditions—Per EN 50082-1 12
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Approvals (LW001A, LW005A, LW007A): UL 19.50 FCC Part 15 ETS 300-328 VDE Class B CE Approvals (LW002A, LW003A, LW004A, LW008A, LW009A, LW010A): UL, UL/C, TUV/GS FCC Part 15 ETS 300-328 VDE Class B 13
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES 2. Quick Start Setup and Operation for the Hub Use the following steps to get up and running with your 3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet Hub. (For more detailed procedures, see Section 4.1.) 1. Position the Hub in a high, central location, well away from moving objects and metal furniture. NOTE When using more than one Hub, make sure to define different hopping sequences for each Access Point. See Chapter 5. 2. Connect the power transformer to a 110
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES 4. Check the function of the Hub using the front-panel LED indicators as follows: • PWR—Power supply • INFR—Radio interference • ETH—Ethernet activity • LOAD—Number of associated stations (Low, Medium, High) 15
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES 3. Introduction 3.1 The 3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet Product Line The Wireless Ethernet product line contains the following units: • Wireless Ethernet Hub (LW001A, LW005A, or LW007A) • Wireless Ethernet Workstation Adapter (LW002A or LW008A) • Wireless Ethernet Four-Port Workstation Adapter (LW003A or LW009A) • Wireless Ethernet Wireless Bridge (LW004A or LW010A) WIRELESS ETHERNET HUB (LW001A, LW005A, OR LW007A) The Wireless Ethernet Hub (LW001
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES The LW001A and LW007A function exactly the same way, but the LW001A has permanently attached antennas, and the LW007A has detachable antennas. A third Hub, LW005A (which is covered in a separate manual), has the same hardware as the LW007A, but different software. It works with portable computers equipped with the PCMCIA Wireless Adapter (LW006A) to connect to wired Ethernet LANs. The Hub also contains the coordinating function that enables w
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3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 3-1. Wireless Ethernet Hub (LW001A or LW007A) Installed on Wall. The Wireless Ethernet Hub contains an embedded SNMP agent that lets you manage it from the LAN Management Information Base. Software upgrades are downloaded by TFTP. 18
