Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Server BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual

Access Point Configuration

Connect straight through Ethernet cable between PC and BU-945U-E

Ensure configuration PC and BU-945U-E are setup to communicate on the same network

Set DIP switch to SETUP

Power up unit, and wait for LINK 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 192.168.0.1XX/

When prompted for password, enter default username “user” and password “user”

Enter “Network,” and select Operating Mode as Access Point

Device Mode should be set to Router

Set the Gateway IP address to 192.168.0.1

Set the Ethernet IP address to 192.168.0.200, network mask 255.255.255.0

Set the Wireless IP address to 169.254.102.54, network mask 255.255.255.0

Select the Radio Encryption required, and enter encryption keys or passphrase if necessary

Set DIP switch to RUN

Click on button Save to Flash and Reset. Webpage will display that message indicating details are being written to flash. Wait for BU-945U-E to reboot before removing power. Enter a System Generator String.

Client Configuration

Perform the same configuration steps as the Access Point configuration with the following differences:

Enter “Network,” and select Operating Mode as Client

Device Mode should be set to Bridge

Set the Gateway IP address to 169.254.102.54

Set the Ethernet IP address to 169.254.102.53, network mask 255.255.255.0

Set the Wireless IP address to 169.254.102.53, network mask 255.255.255.0

Click on button Save to Flash and Reset. Webpage will display that message indicating details are being written to flash. Wait for BU-945U-E to reboot before removing power.

Extending Range of a Network with a Repeater Hop

Configure units as described in the “Extending a wired network” example above. Place the Access Point at the remote intermediate repeater location. Additional repeaters can be added using Wireless Distribution System (WDS) – refer section 3.11 ”Multiple AP Repeater Mesh Network” for further details.

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