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Black Box LW004A, LW012AE, LW011AE, LW008A, LW005A Mobility Mode, Mobile, Portable, Stationary

Models: LW004A LW005A LW012AE LW011A LW002A LW010A LW001A LW003A LW011AE LW012A LW008A LW009A LW007A

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Mobility Mode

3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES

Mobility Mode

Wireless stations may be used in three different Mobility Modes:

Mobile

The station moves while operating in the network.

Portable

The station is sometimes moved but usually it operates from a static environment.

Stationary

The station does not move.

The Wireless Ethernet stations will optimize their roaming algorithms according to the mobility mode parameter. For example, a stationary station is more tolerant of bad propagation conditions, and assumes that they are probably temporary and not caused by a station changing position. To start a roaming procedure in such a case might be counter- productive.

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Black Box LW004A, LW012AE, LW011AE, LW008A, LW005A, LW009A, LW003A, LW002A, LW007A Mobility Mode, Mobile, Portable, Stationary

Contents

3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet Hubs, Adapters, and Bridges CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATIONFEBRUARY LW001A LW004A LW008A LW011A LW002A LW005A LW009A LW011AEPage RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuandoTRADEMARKS Contents Accessing Advanced Setup 1. Specifications Radio/ModemNetwork Interface Wireless LAN InterfaceRange, open air LW004A, LW010A-Up to 7 miles 10 km LED Indicators LW002A, LW003A, LW004A, LW008A, LW009A, LW010A LED Indicators LW001A, LW005A, LW007APower and Self-Test-PWR Wired LAN activity-ETHR Management LW002A, LW008A Wired Ethernet, serial SLIP, and wireless management access3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Software download by TFTP Local monitor RS-232Management LW003A, LW009A Management LW004A, LW010AElectrical SNMP agent-MIB-1 and II, bridge MIB, Private MIBDimensions WeightEnvironmental ImmunityApprovals LW001A, LW005A, LW007A Approvals LW002A, LW003A, LW004A, LW008A, LW009A, LW010A3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES UL FCC Part ETS VDE Class B CE2. Quick Start Setup and Operation for the Hub 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES PWR-Power supply INFR-Radio interference ETH-Ethernet activityLOAD-Number of associated stations Low, Medium, High 3.1 The 3-Mbps Wireless Ethernet Product Line 3. IntroductionThe 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 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 3-1. Wireless Ethernet Hub LW001A or LW007A Installed on Wall3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 3-2. Wireless Ethernet Hub LW001A or LW007A Installed on ShelfWIRELESS ETHERNET WORKSTATION ADAPTER LW002A OR LW008A3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 3-3. Workstation Adapter LW002A or LW008AWIRELESS ETHERNET 4-PORT WORKSTATION ADAPTER LW003A OR LW009A3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 3-4. 4-Port Workstation Adapter LW003A or LW009AWIRELESS ETHERNET HUB FOR PCMCIA ADAPTER WIRELESS BRIDGE LW004A OR LW010ALW005A PCMCIA WIRELESS ADAPTER LW006A 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESWIRELESS BRIDGE FOR PCMCIA ADAPTER LW005A Figure 3-5. PCMCIA Wireless Adapter LW006AOPTIONAL ANTENNAS LW011A AND LW012A 3.2 Features of Wireless Ethernet LANs Technical Advantages High data rate of 3 Mbps, with automatic fallback to 2 and 1 Mbps4. Setting Up the LAN 4.1 Installing the HubStep 2 Position the Hub HeightAntennas Central LocationMetal Furniture At the center of a large room At the center of a corridorHeat Sources Microwave OvensStep 3 Connect the Hub to the Power Supply The unit operates on a power input of 5 VDC 1200 mA3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 4-1. Connecting to Power SupplyStep 4 Connect the Hub to the Ethernet Backbone Figure 4-2. Hub Back PanelStep 5 Check Hub Functionality Using LED Indicators Power supply Radio interference Ethernet activity LAN load3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 4-3. Connecting the Hub to the Ethernet Backbone3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 4-4. Front-Panel LED IndicatorsINFR Radio interference Off-No interference Blinks-Interference present ETHR Ethernet activityLOAD L,M,H No. of associated stations M No stations1-4 stations 5-8 stationsVerifying the Ethernet Connection 4.2 Installing the Workstation Adapter LW002A or LW008AStep 2 Connect the Adapter to the power supply 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 4-6. Connecting to the Power SupplyStep 3 Connect the Adapter to your computer or workstation Figure 4-7. Connecting the Adapter to a WorkstationStep 5 Check functionality using the LED indicators Step 4 Position Your AdapterFront-Panel LED indicators 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 4-8. Front-Panel LED Indicators WLNK3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES QLT L, M, HVery-low-quality reception Low-quality reception4.3 Installing the 4-Port Workstation Adapter LW003A or LW009A 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 4-9. Front and Back Panels of the 4-Port Workstation AdapterStep 2 Connect the Adapter to the power supply Figure 4-10. Connecting to the Power SupplyStep 3 Connect the 4-Port Adapter to your computer or workstation 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 4-11. Connecting the Adapter to a WorkstationStep 4 Position the 4-Port Adapter 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFront-panel LED indicators Step 5 Check functionality using the LED indicators3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 4-12. LED Indicators on the Front Panel of the 4-PortBack-panel LED indicators Power supply and self-testWireless LAN link established by synchronization with a Hub 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESETHR 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES QLT L, M, HVery-low-quality reception Low-quality reception Medium-quality reception4.4 Installing the Wireless Bridge LW004A or LW010A Step 2 Connect the Wireless Bridge to the power supply Figure 4-14. Front Panel of the Wireless Bridge3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 4-15. Connecting to the Power SupplyFigure 4-16. Connecting the Wireless Bridge 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESto an Ethernet Hub or Outlet Step 4 Position the Wireless Bridge and the Antennas Step 5 Check functionality using the LED indicators Figure 4-17. LED Indicators on the Front Panel of the Wireless BridgeFront-panel LED indicators ETHR3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES QLT L, M, HVery-low-quality reception Low-quality reception4.5 Setting Up a Basic Wireless Ethernet Cell To set up a basic Wireless Ethernet cell Area-Coverage Considerations Figure 4-19. Wireless Ethernet LAN in Typical Office Environment Suggested maximum distance between Hub and workstation 150 m 500 ft Suggested maximum distance between Hub and workstation 50 m 160 ft 4.6 Setting up Overlapping Wireless Ethernet Cells To set up two overlapping Wireless Ethernet cells 4.7 Associating with a Hub Figure 4-21. Basic Wireless Ethernet Cell 4.8 Associating with Other Hubs 4.9 Antennas Figure 4-22. Associating with Different HubsLW011AE 6 DBI OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA LW011A ORUSA LW011A 5 meters RG-214 cable complete with assembled sections and connectorsN-type connector on other end 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESUSA LW012A Europe LW011AELW012AE SMA male connector on the other end connects to antenna 6 meters RG-58 cable complete with assembled connectors3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Europe LW011AESMA male connector on the other end connects to antenna Range 900 m 5.1 Accessing Advanced Setup Functions 5. Advanced SetupSNMP Manager Figure 5-1. Connecting Terminal Cable to COM Port Local Monitorwith a 9-Pin Connector Figure 5-2. Connecting Terminal Cable to COM Port with a 25-Pin 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESConnector To access the advanced setup functions with a local monitor Figures 5-1 andThe Terminal screen appears 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFigure 5-3. Terminal Icon in Windows Program Manager 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 5-4. Windows Terminal Communication Dialog BoxConfiguration Menu Figure 5-5. Terminal Screen Showing Hub Main Menu and System1. System Configuration sub-menus 1.1 .Station Status 1.4 Station Control Menu 1.4.1 System Reset To access the System Configuration menu To make selections from the menusTo access the Current Station Parameters 5.1.3 CURRENT STATION PARAMETERSFigure 5-6. Terminal Screen Showing Current Station Parameters 5.1.4 IP RELATED ITEMSTo set the Hub IP parameters 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 5-7. Terminal Screen Showing IP MenuTo change one of the IP addresses 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGESFor example Figure 5-8. IP Addresses’ Current ValuesDefault Value Access RightsHopping Sequence RangeDefault OperationNetwork ID Access RightsMaximum Data Rate DefaultOperation RangeMobility Mode MobilePortable StationaryPower Level Transmit Diversity1 = Select Antenna 0 = Intelligent Antenna Selection2 = Select Antenna 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES To set the Hub WLAN parametersFigure 5-9. WLAN Parameters Menu 2. From the WLAN Parameters menu select the required item as follows 3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Table 5-1. WLAN Parameters3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 5-10. Current WLAN ParametersSet Factory Defaults System ResetAppletalk Tunneling 2 = Intelligent Mode Positive Bridging0 = Positive Bridging 1 = Negative BridgingTo access the Station Control menu 1. From the System Configuration menu, select3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES 4. The Station Control menu appears5.2 Access Control Menu To reach the Access Control menu3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Figure 5-12. Access Control MenuChange Access Rights DefaultRange OperationChange User Password Default3-MBPS WIRELESS ETHERNET HUBS, ADAPTERS, AND BRIDGES Factory set as userCopyright 1998. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax