Lantronix manual Wireless Bridging, Configuring the WiBox 2100E in Bridging Mode, Method

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11: Wireless Bridging

Note: The WiBox 2100E device server with firmware version 6.2 and later will support bridging.

Bridging allows a host, connected on the WiBox 2100E’s wired Ethernet interface, to be accessible over the wireless network (via the WiBox 2100E).

To initialize the bridging feature:

1.Configure the WiBox 2100E’s wireless settings. See WLAN Configuration.

2.Enable bridging in Setup Mode. See Network Mode.

3.Set up the wired host connected to the WiBox 2100E’s Ethernet port.

Configuring the WiBox 2100E in Bridging Mode

Once in bridging mode, the services on the WiBox 2100E are available only through the wired interface. There are three methods for configuring the WiBox 2100E when in bridging mode.

Method 1

This method uses the current Ethernet wired host to configure the WiBox 2100E. This requires the modification of the wired host’s IP address as well as the following steps:

1.Use a utility to locate the WiBox 2100E’s MAC address and IP address. This utility must use the Lantronix access protocol to query the WiBox 2100E.

2.Assign an IP address to the wired host within the same subnet as the WiBox 2100E.

3.Use the WiBox 2100E’s Web Manager or Telnet to port 9999 to configure the WiBox 2100E as necessary.

4.Configure the wired host’s IP address back to the original IP address configuration.

Method 2

This method requires the current wired host to be disconnected temporarily. Another device physically connects to the WiBox 2100E’s wired interface for configuration.

1.Disconnect the current wired host from the WiBox 2100E and connect the device used for configuring the WiBox 2100E.

2.Reset the WiBox 2100E.

3.Use a utility to locate the WiBox 2100E’s MAC address and IP address. This utility must use the Lantronix access protocol to query the WiBox 2100E.

4.Assign an IP address to the wired host within the same subnet as the WiBox 2100E.

5.Use the WiBox 2100E’s Web Manager or Telnet to port 9999 to configure the WiBox 2100E as necessary.

6.Disconnect the wired device and reconnect the original wired host to the WiBox 2100E.

7.Reset the WiBox 2100E.

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Contents WiBox 2100E Device Server User Guide Intellectual Property Warranty ContactsRevision History Lantronix, Inc Corporate HeadquartersWiBox 2100E Device Server User Guide Table of Contents Contents Setup Mode Server ConfigurationSetup Mode Advanced Settings Wireless Bridging List of Figures Purpose and Audience Using This GuideChapter Summary Chapter DescriptionUsing This Guide Additional DocumentationDocument Description Applications IntroductionName Model Part Numbers WiBox 2100E withApplication Examples Serial Tunneling NetworkIntroduction Serial Tunneling Infrastructure Ad Hoc NetworkProtocol Support Configuration MethodsAd Hoc WiBox 2100E Connection WiBox 2100E with EthernetAddresses and Port Numbers Serial Connector PinoutsDB9M DTE Serial Connector WiBox 2100E Network Interface Ethernet Connector PinoutsLEDs WiBox 2100E LEDsTechnical Specifications Getting Started Installing the WiBox 2100EGetting Started Configuring the WiBox 2100EWEP CaseProperty Description 802.11i/WPA2-Personal Installing DeviceInstallerTo view the WiBox 2100E’s configuration settings Viewing the Current ConfigurationGetting Started Accessing Web Manager through a Web Browser Web Manager ConfigurationNetwork Mode Configuration Network ConfigurationWeb Manager Configuration Network ModeStatic IP Address Configuration Automatic IP Address ConfigurationSelect Use the following IP configuration Select Obtain IP address automaticallyAuto Negotiate Ethernet ConfigurationSpeed DuplexServer Configuration To configure the WiBox 2100E’s device server settingsServer Configuration Advanced Hostlist ConfigurationTo configure the WiBox 2100E’s hostlist Channel 1 and Channel 2 ConfigurationRetry Settings Host InformationTo configure a channel’s serial settings Serial SettingsPort Settings ChannelFlush Input Buffer Serial to Network Pack ControlTo configure a channel’s TCP settings Connection Settings TCPFlush Output Buffer Network to Serial Connect ProtocolConnect Mode Passive Connection Connect Mode Active Connection Endpoint ConfigurationCommon Options Connection Settings UDP Disconnect ModeTo configure a channel’s UDP settings Datagram Type Datagram ModeUse Broadcast Device Address TableTo configure the WiBox 2100E’s Wlan settings Wlan ConfigurationWireless Network Security Wireless Network ConfigurationWEP Options Advanced SettingsWPA Options 802.11i/WPA2-Personal OptionsApplying Defaults Updating SettingsTelnet or Serial Port Setup Mode Configuration Accessing Setup ModeTelnet Connection Exiting Setup Mode Telnet or Serial Port Setup Mode ConfigurationSerial Port Connection Server Configuration Option Setup Mode Server ConfigurationNetwork Mode IP AddressSetup Mode Server Configuration Change Telnet Configuration PasswordNetmask Number of Bits for Host Part Set DNS Server IP AddressAutomatic Host MAC Detection Dhcp NameSetup Mode Channel Configuration Channel 1 OptionBaudrate Setup Mode Channel Configuration Interface ModeMode Option Common I/F Mode Setting Binary HexPort Number FlowFlow Control Option Hex Port Numbers Reserved forConnect Mode Option Connect ModeIncoming Connection ResponseActive Startup C121.2.4.5/1 Manual Connection Address ExampleC28.10/12 C0.0.0.0/0To enable the hostlist Autostart AutomaticHostlist Datagram Type Modem ModeMessage Meaning Modem Mode MessagesFull Verbose Numeric ResponseSend the Escape Sequence +++ in Modem Mode Modem Mode Command FunctionShow IP addr after Ring Remote IP Address Auto Increment Source PortRemote Port DisConnModeFlush Mode Buffer Flushing Disconnect Mode Options10. Flush Mode Options Alternate Packing Algorithm Pack Control Enable Pack ControlOption Send Characters DisConnTime Inactivity TimeoutPacking Interval Trailing CharactersChannel Port Password Wlan SettingsTelnet Terminal Type Display Current Key WEPFixed or Automatic Data Rate 802.11i/WPA2-PersonalTransmission Data Rate Minimum TX Data RateEnable Power Management Enable Soft AP RoamingMax TX Failures Expert Settings Option Setup Mode Advanced SettingsDisable Monitor Mode at bootup ARP Cache timeout in secondsTCP Keepalive time in seconds CPU PerformanceTCP Re-transmission Timeout Security Settings OptionEnable Alternate MAC Configurable Server Port NumberDisable Telnet Setup Disable SnmpDisable Tftp Firmware Upgrade Disable Port 77FE HexEnable Encryption Disable Echo PortsEnable Enhanced Password Enable EncryptionDefault Settings Option Channel 1 ConfigurationChannel 2 Configuration Security Settings Expert SettingsExit Configuration Mode Entering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port Monitor ModeEntering Monitor Mode via the Network Port Monitor Mode CommandsMonitor Mode G0, G1, ....,Ge, GfS0, S1,...,Se, Sf Response Meaning Updating Firmware Using Tftp Graphical User Interface Obtaining Firmware Reloading Firmware To download new firmware from a computerUsing Tftp Command Line Interface Network UpgradeUpdating Firmware To recover firmware Wlan Country SettingConfiguring the WiBox 2100E in Bridging Mode Wireless BridgingTo initialize the bridging feature MethodWireless Bridging Diagnostic LED States TroubleshootingProblems and Error Messages Problem/Message Reason SolutionEntry addition failed 5 message TroubleshootingWiBox 2100E only Technical Support Technical Support USTechnical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa Mounting Brackets Converting Binary to Hexadecimal Binary to Hexadecimal ConversionsConversion Table Scientific CalculatorBinary to Hexadecimal Conversions Compliance Information ComplianceUSA Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice Regulatory InformationCompliance RoHS NoticeCanada Industry Canada Notice Antenna NoticeExposure of Humans to RF Fields Europe R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC, Wireless Notice Australia & New Zealand Wireless NoticeCountry Restriction