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Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual
Extending a Wired Network
Access Point Configuration
Connect straight through Ethernet cable between PC and BU-245U-E.
Ensure configuration PC and BU-245U-E are setup to communicate on the same network
Set dipswitch to SETUP mode.
Power up unit, and wait for the OK LED to cease flashing.
Adjust PC network settings
Set Configuration PC network card with network setting of IP address 192.168.0.1, netmask 255.255.255.0
Open configuration webpage with Internet Explorer at address https://192.168.0.1XX/ where XX is the last two digits of the module’s
serial number
When prompted for password, enter default username “user”and password “user”
Click “Network”,and select Operating Mode as Access Point.
Select Device Mode as Bridge.
Change the Gateway IP Address to 192.168.0.1
Change the Ethernet and Wireless IP addresses to 192.168.0.200
Change Ethernet and Wireless Subnet masks to 255.255.255.0
Enter a System Address (ESSID) string
Select the Radio Encryption required.
Set dipswitch to RUN
Save the changes and unit will restart with new settings.
Client 1 Configuration
Perform the same configuration steps as the Access Point configuration with the following differences:
Set the Ethernet and Wireless IP addresses of BU-245U-E to 192.168.0.201
Set the Operating Mode to Client.
Ensure the ESSID and Radio Encryption method match the Access Point.
If encryption is used, ensure the encryption keys or passphrase match the Access Point.
Client 2 Configuration
As above, however set the Ethernet and Wireless IP addresses as 192.168.0.202
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