Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit WiSpan du fabricant Lantronix
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WiS p an Ethernet Bridge User Guide Part Number 900-488 Revision A April 2007 1630 W. Diehl Rd. Naperville, Illinois 60563 +1 630 245-1445, +1 630 245-1717 FAX www.
WiSpan User Guide 2 Copyright and Trademark © 2007 Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this boo k may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Printed in the United States of America.
WiSpan User Guide 3 Contents List of Tables __________________________________________________________ 5 List of Figures _________________________________________________________ 5 1: Using This Guide.
Contents WiSpan User Guide 4 Enable alternat e MAC _______________________________________________________ 30 Ethernet Connection T ype ____________________________________________________ 30 Configur.
Contents WiSpan User Guide 5 List of Tables Table 3-1. WiSpan Connection LEDs ____________________________________________ 11 Table 3-2. WiSpan Diagnostic Mo de ____________________________________________ 12 Table 4-1. Standard IP Network Netmasks Representing Host Bits _____________________ 15 Table 8-1.
WiSpan User Guide 6 1 1 : : U U s s i i n n g g T T h h i i s s G G u u i i d d e e Purpose and Audience This guide provides the informatio n needed to configure, use, and update the WiSpan. It is for network administrators, system integrators, and those re sponsible for installing and maintaining the WiSpan.
1:Using This Guide WiSpan User Guide 7 Additional Documentation The following guides are av ailable on the product CD and the Lantronix web site ( www.
WiSpan User Guide 8 2 2 : : I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n The WiSpan is an industria l 802.11 b/g wireless-to-Ethernet brid ge allowing 10/100 Ethernet-enabled device s to seamlessly connect and com municate over 802.11 b/g wireless netwo rks.
2: Introduction WiSpan User Guide 9 Serial & Telnet Ports : There are two approaches to accessin g Setup Mode: make a Telnet connection to the network port (9 999) or connect a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program) to the unit’s setu p (serial) port.
WiSpan User Guide 10 3 3 : : H H a a r r d d w w a a r r e e The WiSpan has one setup (se rial) port and one Ethernet port for setup and for connecting an Ethernet device usi ng a network crossover cable. It has a n 802.11 b/g transceiver that connects to another wi reless device or to an Access Point (AP).
3: Hardware WiSpan User Guide 11 Figure 3-3. Front of WiSpan Ethernet Connector Pinouts Figure 3-4 . RJ45 Ethernet Connector LEDs Table 3-1. WiSpan Connection LEDs LEDs Meaning Power LED: green, steady ON Power is on. Wireless Link LED: blinking yellow Power Management: OFF Unit is associating.
3: Hardware WiSpan User Guide 12 Table 3-2. WiSpan Diagnostic Mode LEDs Meaning Power LED: Green, steady on Power is on Wireless Link LED: yellow off No active wireless connection. Setup (Serial) Serial LED blinks 4 times, off for 2 seconds and then repeats.
WiSpan User Guide 13 4 4 : : Q Q u u i i c c k k S S t t a a r r t t This chapter describe s how to install and configure the WiSpan u nit to get it up and running. You must configure the WLA N settings for the WiSpan to communicate on a wireless network.
4: Quick Start WiSpan User Guide 14 Using the Ethernet Port To connect to and initially configure the WiSpan using the Ethernet p ort: 1. If a device is connected to the WiSpan's Ethernet port, disconnect it and conn ect a PC for configuring the WiSpan.
4: Quick Start WiSpan User Guide 15 Server Settings To configure the Server (WiSpan) settings, sele ct 0 Server from the Change Setup menu. The unit’s basic server (ne twork) values display when you select Server (option 0 from the Change Setup menu).
4: Quick Start WiSpan User Guide 16 WLAN Settings To modify WLAN settings, select 4 WLAN from the Change Setup menu an d edit the following fields. Topology: Select Infrastructur e (ESS) mode or AdHoc (IBSS). Infrastructure mode communicates with Access Points .
4: Quick Start WiSpan User Guide 17 The passphrase input is safer because it is up to 63 chars long. ASCII input is a maximum of 5 (WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) characters long and limits the number of key combinations. Please refer to the other equipment’s manual to determine the passphrase input style recommended.
4: Quick Start WiSpan User Guide 18 Note: Lantronix recommends using a p assphrase of 20 characters or more for max imum security. Encryption Set the type to the minimum required security level. T he “+” sign indicates that the group (broadcast) encr yption method is different from the pairwise (unicast) encryption.
WiSpan User Guide 19 5 5 : : U U s s i i n n g g D D e e v v i i c c e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l e e r r You can use DeviceInstaller, a utility on the product CD, to locate a WiSpan and manually assign it a static IP address, view its current configu ration settings, and upgrade its firmware.
5: Using DeviceIn staller WiSpan User Guide 20 ID Non-configurable field. Disp lays the WiSpan’s ID embedded within the box. Hardware Address Non-configurable field. Displays the WiSpan’s hardware (or MAC) address. Firmware Version Non-configurable field.
5: Using DeviceIn staller WiSpan User Guide 21 Supports AES Data Stream Non-configurable fie ld. Displays False , indicating the WiSpan does not support AES encryption. Supports 485 Non-configurable fie ld. Displays False , indicating the WiSpan does not support the RS-485 protocol.
WiSpan User Guide 22 6 6 : : W W e e b b - - M M a a n n a a g g e e r r C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r a a t t i i o o n n This chapter describe s how to configure the WiSpan using Web-Manag er, Lantronix’s browser-based configuratio n tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power.
6: Web-Manager Configuration WiSpan User Guide 23 Network Configuration Select Net work from the main menu to display the unit's net work values. The following sections describe the configura ble network parameters. Note: The automatically assigned IP address an d related settings do not displ ay.
6: Web-Manager Configuration WiSpan User Guide 24 Default Gateway The gateway address, or router, allows communic ation to other LAN segments. The gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the unit. The gateway address must be within the local network.
6: Web-Manager Configuration WiSpan User Guide 25 2. Configure or modify the following fields: Server Configuration Telnet Password Enter the password required for Telnet access.
6: Web-Manager Configuration WiSpan User Guide 26 Configuration of advanced setting s such as radio power man agement Note: For information abo ut country-specific settings, see WLAN Country Setting on page 39 . To configure the WiSpan’s WL AN settings: 1.
6: Web-Manager Configuration WiSpan User Guide 27 is Ad Hoc, only WEP is available. By default, wireless security is disabled on the WiSpan. WEP Options Authentication Select an authentication scheme ( Open/None or Shared ) from the drop-down menu. Encryption Select the encryption type ( 64 bits or 128 bits for WEP) from the pull down menu.
6: Web-Manager Configuration WiSpan User Guide 28 If you select Aut o , choose the maximum data rate from the drop-down menu. If you do not select the Au t o check bo x, select the fixed data rate (in Mbps) from the drop-do wn menu. Note: You cannot select the maximu m data rate when the WiSpan automatically sets the data rate.
WiSpan User Guide 29 7 7 : : A A d d v v a a n n c c e e d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s a a n n d d D D e e f f a a u u l l t t s s ( ( S S e e t t u u p p M M o o d d e e ) ) After performing the initial configuration , you may enter expert and security settings.
7: Advanced Settings and Default s (Setup Mode) WiBox2100E User Guide 30 HTTP Port Number This option enables configuration of the web server port number.
7: Advanced Settings and Default s (Setup Mode) WiBox2100E User Guide 31 Disable SNMP (N) ? _ SNMP Community Name The SNMP Community name is a required field for NMS to read or write to a device. Enter a string of 1 to 13 characters. The default entry is public .
7: Advanced Settings and Default s (Setup Mode) WiBox2100E User Guide 32 Disable ECHO Ports This setting controls whether the set up port echoes ch aracters it receives.
7: Advanced Settings and Default s (Setup Mode) WiBox2100E User Guide 33 Config Server Port Number 30718 Security Settings Disable SNMP N (No) SNMP Community Name public Disable Telnet Setup N (No) Di.
WiSpan User Guide 34 8 8 : : M M o o n n i i t t o o r r M M o o d d e e Monitor Mode is a command-line inte rface used for diagnostic pu rposes. There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally by means of the set up port or remotely by means of the wired network.
8: Monitor Mode WiBox2100E User Guide 35 Monitor Mode Commands The following commands a re available in Monitor Mode. Note: All commands must be in capital letters. Table 8-1. Monitor Mode Commands Command Command Name Function VS Version Queries software header record (16 bytes) of unit.
8: Monitor Mode WiBox2100E User Guide 36 Note: Entering any of the commands listed abo ve generates one of the followin g command response code s: Table 8-2.
WiSpan User Guide 37 9 9 : : U U p p d d a a t t i i n n g g F F i i r r m m w w a a r r e e This chapter explains how to obtain and update the unit’s firmware. Obtaining Firmware Obtain the most up-to-date firmware an d release notes for the unit from the Lantronix web site ( www.
9: Updating Firmware WiSpan User Guide 38 Figure 9-1. TFTP Windo w After the firmware has been loaded and store d, which takes approximately 8 seconds, the unit performs a power reset. Using TFTP: Command Line Interface To download new firmware from a computer: 1.
9: Updating Firmware WiSpan User Guide 39 2. Start DeviceInstaller. If your PC has more than one n etwork adapter, a message displays. Select an adapter and click the OK button. 3. From the Tools menu, select Advanced/Recover Firmware . The Serial Port Firmware Upgrade window displays.
WiSpan User Guide 40 1 1 0 0 : : T T r r o o u u b b l l e e s s h h o o o o t t i i n n g g This chapter discusses h ow you can diagnose and fix erro rs quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the setup port whil e diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may display.
10: Troubleshooting WiSpan User Guide 41 Problem/Message Reason Solution When you try to enter the Setup Mode on the WiSpan by means of the setup port, you get no response. The issue is most likely something covered in the previous problem, or possibly, you have Caps Lock on.
10: Troubleshooting WiSpan User Guide 42 Technical Support If you are experiencing an error that is not describ ed in this chapter, or if you are unable to fix the error, you may: To check our online knowle dge base or send a question to Tech nical Support, go to http://www.
WiSpan User Guide 43 A A : : T T e e c c h h n n i i c c a a l l S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Technical Specifications Table 10-1.
WiSpan User Guide 44 B B : : C C o o m m p p l l i i a a n n c c e e Compliance Information Manufacturer’s Name & Address : Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that t.
B:Compliance WiSpan User Guide 45 Regulatory Information USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
B:Compliance WiSpan User Guide 46 Antenna Notice: This device has been desi gned to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regul ations of Industry Canada. The required ante nna impedance is 50 ohm s.
B:Compliance WiSpan User Guide 47 The number “ ACN 095 223 484 “ stands for Australian Comp any Number and the 9 digit number designates the local rep resentative in Australia who can take inq uiries regarding this product’s compliance status. The following co ntact address is found below: Lantronix Australia Pty.
WiSpan User Guide 48 C C : : W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y Lantronix warrants each Lantronix product to be free from defe cts in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS. During this period, if a customer is unable to resolve a product problem with Lantronix Technical S upport, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) will be issued.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Lantronix WiSpan c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Lantronix WiSpan - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Lantronix WiSpan, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Lantronix WiSpan va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Lantronix WiSpan, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Lantronix WiSpan.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Lantronix WiSpan. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Lantronix WiSpan ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
