SendFar Technology HAB-03002 Wireless Access Bridge User Manual SF 300 user s manu Rev 1120

SendFar Technology Co., Ltd. Wireless Access Bridge SF 300 user s manu Rev 1120

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SF-300CB1/14Copyright © 2002 SendFar Technology. All rights reserved.SendFar is the registered trademark of SendFar Technology Co., Ltd..SF-300IEEE 802.11b Wireless ACCESS BridgeProduct IntroductionAugust 1, 2003Version 0.23(The product specification is subject to change without notice.)
SF-300CB2/14Copyright © 2002 SendFar Technology. All rights reserved.SendFar is the registered trademark of SendFar Technology Co., Ltd..1. IntroductionThis chapter describes the package contents, system requirements, features andbenefits, applications and network configurations of SF-300 Wireless Access Bridge.1.1 Package ContentsThe SF-300 package contains the following item as shown in Figure.1. One (1) SF-300 Wireless Access Bridge2. One (1) 5dBi Omni rubber antenna3. One (1) 1m RJ-45 CAT 5 Ethernet cable4. One (1) 1m RS-232 Console Port Cable5. One (1) 24V, 0.83A AC/DC adapter with wall-plug power cord6. One (1) Inline power (PoE) injector7. One (1) User manual CD-disc8. One (1) set of wall mounting screws1.2 Product DescriptionsThe SF-300 Wireless Access Bridge is a fully interoperable with IEEE802.11bcompliant product for wireless LAN system requires the use of this Wireless AccessBridge. The Wireless Access Bridge extends wireless networking capability to desktopPC, printer, scanner, medical equipment, manufacturing machinery, bar code datacollection and other data collection device. It provides a reliable, cost-effectiveinterface between device utilizing Ethernet ports and wireless LAN Access Point. TheWireless Access Bridge can move freely under the coverage area of the Access Pointwhile remaining connected to the Ethernet network.1.3 Product Featuresz High RF Output Power 19dBm (typical)z Power-over-Ethernetz User authentication in Web-based managerz MAC address based access controlz Wireless 64-/128-bit WEP encryptionz SNMP, SNMP MIB-II and proprietary MIBs (See the definition of the proprietaryMIBs in Appendix A)1.4 System RequirementsInstallation of the Wireless Access Bridge requires:1. A Windows-based PC/AT compatible computer or Ethernet data device with anavailable RJ-45 Ethernet port to run the configuration program or with TCP/IPconnection to the Ethernet network.2. A 10/100Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet cable is connected to Ethernet network.3. A RS-232 Consol Port cable is connected to PC/AT compatible computer.4. An AC power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) supplies the power.1.5 Features and BenefitsFeatures Benefits11Mbps data rate High-speed data transmission
SF-300CB3/14Copyright © 2002 SendFar Technology. All rights reserved.SendFar is the registered trademark of SendFar Technology Co., Ltd..IEEE802.11b compliant Fully interoperable with IEEE802.11bcompliant productsOutput up to 100mW Higher power provides extended rangeAutomatic data rate scaling at11,5.5,2 and 1MbpsOptimized throughput, range and connectivity64/128bits WEP dataencryption/decryptionPowerful data securityEasy configuration Flexibly meet changing applicationrequirementsWide temperature range and robustmechanical designDelivers reliable, top performance in the mostdemanding environmentsPower-over-Ethernet Easy install and cost-effectiveMetal housing Robust facility for vertical market1.6 ApplicationsThe SF-300 Wireless Access Bridge is easy to install and highly efficient. The followinglist describes some of the many applications made possible through the power andflexibility of wireless LANs:1. Difficult-to-wire environmentsThere are many situations where wires can not or not easily be laid. Historicbuildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installationof LANs either impossible or very expensive.2. Temporary workgroupsConsider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibitions, disaster-recovery,temporary office and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLANestablished and removed.3. The ability to access real-time informationDoctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers and processinginformation.4. Frequently changed environmentsShow rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where frequentlyrearrange the workplace.5. Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networksSOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network.6. Wireless extensions to Ethernet networksNetwork managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused bymoves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs.7. Wired LAN backupNetwork managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-criticalapplications running on wired networks.8. Training/Educational FacilitiesTraining sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivityto ease access to information, information exchanges, and learning.1.7 Infrastructure ModesInfrastructure mode connects the Wireless Access Bridge Ethernet port with PC ordata device is which has standard Ethernet capabilities, and requires the use of awireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Bridge associates with an Access Point
SF-300CB4/14Copyright © 2002 SendFar Technology. All rights reserved.SendFar is the registered trademark of SendFar Technology Co., Ltd..located nearby. The Access Point sees this Wireless Access Bridge network devicecombination as a standard Mobile Unit (MU). The AP forms a bridge between the wiredLAN and the wireless clients. In infrastructure mode, the AP is a dedicated device thatis wired into the LAN backbone while the Wireless Access Bridge units can bephysically moved throughout the WLAN. The Wireless Access Bridge communicateswith any device on the network by routing data through the associated AP. MultipleAPs with the same ESSID can be placed within the same area. The 802.11b standardenables the Wireless Access Bridge to roam among the MUs and Access Point. Re-associate occurs as long as the Wireless Access Bridge has the same ESSID as theAP it is trying to associate with.
SF-300CB5/14Copyright © 2002 SendFar Technology. All rights reserved.SendFar is the registered trademark of SendFar Technology Co., Ltd..2. Installing and UtilityThis chapter describes how to install the SF-300 Wireless Access Bridge hardware.2.1 Hardware Description1. Power LEDz Solid Red—Power enabledz Off—No Power applied2. Ethernet link/Activity LEDz Solid Green—Good LAN connectionz Off—No LAN connection3. Radio Transmitz Solid GREEN—Transmitting wireless dataz Off—No wireless activity4. Interfaces of Wireless Access Bridgez Antenna connector: Connect to 5dBi rubber antennaz RJ-45 Ethernet port: Connect to the 10/100 base-T Ethernet network.z RS-232 adapter: Connect to PC to configurez DC in connector: Connect to the 24V/0.83A DC power adapter.Users could acknowledge the device activity status from both the LED indicators on theEthernet Inline Power Injector and on the front panel of SF-300.2.2 Installing the Wireless Access BridgeThe Wireless Access Bridge can be mounted in any number of locations. You canplace on wall or table. We recommend you perform a sits survey to determine a properplacement for your Access Point.To ensure the best performance:z Place the Wireless Access Bridge as high and as middle as possible (relative tothe AP in the vicinity).z Do not conceal the Wireless Access Bridge.z Only connect the antenna that we provided to you and screw it tightly.2.3 Mounting the Wireless Access Bridge on a wall[Blank]
SF-300CB6/14Copyright © 2002 SendFar Technology. All rights reserved.SendFar is the registered trademark of SendFar Technology Co., Ltd..3. Connecting to network3.1 Initial setup[Blank]
SF-300CB7/14Copyright © 2002 SendFar Technology. All rights reserved.SendFar is the registered trademark of SendFar Technology Co., Ltd..4. Troubleshooting[Blank]

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