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IWE1700-A
Outdoor Wireless Access Point
Pro/Advanced
User’s Guide
Draft Version: 1.0.4
Last Updated: 03/10/2005

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated ra-
dio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example – use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or trans-
mitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-
ment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the ra-
diator & your body.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication
terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Termi-
nal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) as of April 8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. How-
ever, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when work-
ing with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore
be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Norway and Swit-
zerland.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
None.
Potential Restrictive Use
France: only channels 10, 11, 12, and 13.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Features.................................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Feature Comparison................................................................................................. 3
1.4. LED Definitions......................................................................................................... 3
2. First-Time Installation and Configuration............................................................................ 5
2.1. Before you starting.................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Mounting the IWE1700-A.......................................................................................... 6
2.3. Preparing for Configuration....................................................................................... 7
2.3.1. Connecting the Managing Computer and the IWE1700-A ............................. 7
2.3.2. Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer............................ 8
2.4. Configuring the IWE1700-A...................................................................................... 8
2.4.1. Entering the User Name and Password ......................................................... 8
2.4.2. Step 1: Selecting an Operational Mode........................................................ 10
2.4.3. Step 2: Configuring TCP/IP Settings............................................................ 11
2.4.4. Step 3: Configuring IEEE 802.11 Settings.................................................... 12
2.4.5. Step 4: Reviewing and Applying Settings..................................................... 12
2.5. Deploying the IWE1700-A ...................................................................................... 13
2.6. Setting up Client Computers................................................................................... 14
2.6.1. Configuring IWE1700-A Related Settings .................................................... 14
2.6.2. Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings........................................................... 15
2.7. Confirming the Settings of the IWE1700-A and Client Computers ......................... 15
2.7.1. Checking if the IWE1700-A Related Settings Work...................................... 15
2.7.2. Checking if the TCP/IP Related Settings Work ............................................ 15
3. Using Web-Based Network Manager................................................................................ 17
3.1. Overview................................................................................................................. 17
3.1.1. Menu Structure............................................................................................. 17
3.1.2. Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Commands............................................ 18
3.1.3. Home and Refresh Commands.................................................................... 19
3.2. Viewing Status........................................................................................................ 19
3.2.1. Associated Wireless Clients......................................................................... 19
3.2.2. Current DHCP Mappings.............................................................................. 20
3.2.3. System Log................................................................................................... 20
3.2.4. Link Monitor.................................................................................................. 20
3.3. General Operations ................................................................................................ 21
3.3.1. Specifying Operational Mode ....................................................................... 21
3.3.2. Changing Password ..................................................................................... 22
3.3.3. Managing Firmware...................................................................................... 22
3.3.3.1. Upgrading Firmware by HTTP............................................................ 23
3.3.3.2. Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by HTTP............... 23
3.3.3.3. Upgrading Firmware by TFTP............................................................ 24
3.3.3.4. Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by TFTP............... 25
3.3.3.5. Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults....................................... 27
3.4. Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings ..................................................................... 27
3.4.1. Addressing.................................................................................................... 27
3.4.2. DHCP Server................................................................................................ 28
3.4.2.1. Basic................................................................................................... 28
3.4.2.2. Static DHCP Mappings....................................................................... 28
3.5. Configuring IWE1700-A Related Settings............................................................... 29
3.5.1. Communication............................................................................................. 29
3.5.1.1. Basic................................................................................................... 29
3.5.1.2. Link Integrity....................................................................................... 29
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3.5.1.3. Association Control ............................................................................ 30
3.5.1.4. AP Load Balancing............................................................................. 30
3.5.1.5. Wireless Distribution System.............................................................. 30
3.5.2. Security......................................................................................................... 34
3.5.2.1. Basic................................................................................................... 35
3.5.2.2. MAC-Address-Based Access Control ................................................ 37
3.5.3. IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS................................................................................... 38
3.6. Configuring Advanced Settings .............................................................................. 40
3.6.1. Packet Filters................................................................................................ 40
3.6.1.1. Ethernet Type Filters.......................................................................... 40
3.6.1.2. IP Protocol Filters............................................................................... 41
3.6.1.3. TCP/UDP Port Filters ......................................................................... 41
3.6.2. Management................................................................................................. 42
3.6.2.1. UPnP.................................................................................................. 42
3.6.2.2. System Log ........................................................................................ 42
3.6.2.3. SNMP................................................................................................. 43
Appendix A: Default Settings................................................................................................ 44
Appendix B: Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 45
B-1: Wireless Settings Problems................................................................................... 45
B-2: TCP/IP Settings Problems ..................................................................................... 46
B-3: Unknown Problems................................................................................................ 47
Appendix C: Additional Information....................................................................................... 49
C-1: Distances and Data Rates..................................................................................... 49
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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The IWE1700-A outdoor wireless access point (AP) enables IEEE 802.11b client computers to access
the resources on the Ethernet network. There are 2 model variations, Pro, and Advanced, which are
classified in terms of features. With the sleek Web-based user interface and Windows-based user in-
terface (Wireless Network Manager), a network administrator can easily and clearly manage the AP.
In Chapter 2, we describe the steps to install and configure a newly acquired AP. Following the steps,
the AP can be quickly set up to work. In Chapter 3, detailed explanation of each Web management
page is given for the user to understand how to fine-tune the settings of an AP to meet his or her spe-
cific needs. In addition to using Web-based management user interface to configure an AP, the Win-
dows-based Wireless Network Manager can also be used to configure and monitor deployed APs. See
the on-line help of Wireless Network Manager for more information.
1.2. Features
zIEEE 802.11b
Operational modes
AP/Bridge. This mode provides both Access Point and Static LAN-to-LAN Bridg-
ing functionality. The static LAN-to-LAN bridging function is supported through
Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
AP Client. This mode is for Dynamic LAN-to-LAN Bridging. The AP Client auto-
matically establishes bridge links with APs from any vendors.
64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). For authentication and data
encryption.
Enabling/disabling SSID broadcasts. When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, the ad-
ministrator can enable or disable the SSID broadcasts functionality for security reasons.
When the SSID broadcasts functionality is disabled, a client computer cannot connect to
the AP with an “any” network name (SSID, Service Set ID); the correct SSID has to be
specified on client computers.
MAC-address-based access control. When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, it can be
configured to block unauthorized wireless client computers based on MAC (Media Access
Control) addresses. The ACL (Access Control List) can be downloaded from a TFTP
server.
IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS. When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, it can be configured to au-
thenticate wireless users and distribute encryption keys dynamically by IEEE 802.1x
Port-Based Network Access Control and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User
Service).
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). The AP supports the WPA standard proposed by the
Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org). Both WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) mode and full
WPA mode are supported. WPA is composed of TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
and IEEE 802.1x and serves as a successor to WEP for better WLAN security.
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Repeater. When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, it can communicate with other APs or
wireless bridges via WDS (Wireless Distribution System). Therefore, an AP can wirelessly
forward packets from wireless clients to another AP, and then the later AP forwards the
packets to the Ethernet network.
Antenna alignment assistance.The AP provides a WDS link quality indicator
via Wireless Network Manager to facilitate alignment of directional antennas when
deploying pairs of wireless bridges.
Link health monitoring. This feature enables the administrator to see if the WDS
links of the AP to other peer wireless bridges are working fine.
Wireless client isolation. When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, wireless-to-wireless
traffic can be blocked so that the wireless clients cannot see each other. This capability can
be used in hotspots applications to prevent wireless hackers from attacking other wireless
users’ computers.
AP load balancing. Several APs can form a load-balancing group. Within a group,
wireless client associations and traffic load can be shared among the APs. This function is
available when the AP is in AP/Bridge mode.
Transmit power control. Transmit power of the AP’s RF module can be adjusted to
change RF coverage of the AP.
Link integrity. When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode and its Ethernet LAN interface is de-
tected to be disconnected from the wired network, all currently associated wireless clients
are disassociated by the AP and no wireless client can associate with it.
Association control. When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, it can be configured to deny
association requests when it has served too many wireless clients or traffic load is too
heavy.
Associated wireless clients status. When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, it can show
the status of all wireless clients that are associated with the AP.
Detachable antennas. The factory-mounted antennas can be replaced with high-gain
antennas for different purposes.
zDHCP client. The AP can automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
zDHCP server. The AP can automatically assign IP addresses to computers or other devices by
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
Static DHCP mappings. The administrator can specify static IP address to MAC ad-
dress mappings so that the specified IP addresses are always assigned to the hosts with the
specified MAC addresses.
Showing current DHCP mappings. Showing which IP address is assigned to which
host identified by an MAC address.
zPacket Filtering. The AP provides Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 filtering capabilities.
zFirmware Tools
Firmware upgrade. The firmware of the AP can be upgraded in the following methods:
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TFTP-based. Upgrading firmware by TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol).
HTTP-based. Upgrading firmware by HTTP (HeperText Transfer Protocol).
Configuration backup. The configuration settings of the AP can be backed up to a file
via TFTP or HTTP for later restoring.
Configuration reset. Resetting the configuration settings to factory-default values.
zManagement
Windows-based Wireless Network Manager for configuring, monitoring, and diag-
nosing the local computer and neighboring APs. The management protocol is MAC-based.
Web-based Network Manager for configuring and monitoring the AP via a Web
browser. The management protocol is HTTP (HeperText Transfer Protocol)-based.
SNMP. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) MIB I, MIB II, IEEE 802.1d,
IEEE 802.1x, and Private Enterprise MIB are supported.
UPnP. The AP responds to UPnP discovery messages so that a Windows XP user can lo-
cate the AP in My Network Places and use a Web browser to configure it.
Telnet. The user is enabled to manage the AP by Telnet.
System log. For system operational status monitoring.
Local log. System events are logged to the on-board RAM of the AP and can be
viewed using a Web browser.
Remote log by SNMP trap. Systems events are sent in the form of SNMP traps to
a remote SNMP management server.
zPower over Ethernet. Supplying power to an AP over an Ethernet cable using PowerDsine
(http://www.powerdsine.com) technology (IEEE 802.3af compliant in the future). This feature
facilitates large-scale wireless LAN deployment.
zHardware Watchdog Timer. If the firmware gets stuck in an invalid state, the hardware
watchdog timer will detect this situation and restart the AP. This way, the AP can provide con-
tinuous services.
1.3. Feature Comparison
Pro Advanced
Wireless client isolation 
AP load balancing 
Association control 
zPoE is standard.
1.4. LED Definitions
There are several LED indicators inside of the housing of the IWE1700-A. They are defined as fol-
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lows:
zALV:Alive. Blinks when the AP is working normally.
zRF: IWE1700-A interfaces activity
zLAN: Ethernet LAN interface activity
zPWR: Power
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2. First-Time Installation and Configuration
2.1. Before you starting
After unpacking the package, make sure the following items are present and in good condition.
1. IWE1700-A × 1pcs
2. Power Injector × 1pcs
3. AC Power Cord × 1pcs
4. 1.2M 10/100Base-T/TX Ethernet Cable × 1pcs
5. 25M Waterproof 10/100Base-T/TX Ethernet Cable × 1pcs
6. Wall-Mounting Kit × 1pcs (include Wall Mount #1 and #2)
7. User’s Guide CD × 1pcs
Fig. 1. IWE1700 Full Package
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2.2. Mounting the IWE1700-A
IWE1700 with Wall Mount #1 Kit
1. Put the M6*90 screw into wall mount #1.
2. Fix the wall mount #1 to the bottom of IWE1700 by using M4*80 screw.
3. After finish step 2, put the IWE1700 to the pole with the wall mount #1 using M6*90 screw.
4. Use M6 screw set, including spring washer and nuts, to finish the installation.
IWE1700 with Wall Mount #2 Kit
1. Stick the supplied sticker for wall mount #2.
2. Use the 7.00mm driller to drill a 25mm-deep hole at each of the cross marks.
3. Plug in a supplied plastic conical anchor in each hole.
4. Screw a supplied ST3.9*20 screw in each plastic conical anchor for a proper depth so that the
wireless AP can be hung on the screws.
5. Fix two wall mounts #1 to the bottom of IWE1700 by using two M4*80 screws.
6. After fix wall mount #1 and #2, please see the diagram to align wall mount #1 and #2.
7. Fix the wall mount #1 and #2 together using M4*80 screw to complete installation.
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2.3. Preparing for Configuration
For you to configure an IWE1700-A, a managing computer with a Web browser is needed. For
first-time configuration of an IWE1700-A, an Ethernet network interface card (NIC) should have been
installed in the managing computer. For maintenance-configuration of a deployed IWE1700-A, either
a wireless computer or a wired computer can be employed as the managing computer.
NOTE: If you are using the browser, Opera, to configure an AP, click the menu item File, click
Preferences..., click File types, and edit the MIME type, text/html, to add a file extension “.sht” so
that Opera can work properly with the Web management pages of the AP.
Since the configuration/management protocol is HTTP-based, you have to make sure that the IP ad-
dress of the managing computer and the IP address of the managed AP are in the same IP sub-
net (the default IP address of an AP is 192.168.0.1 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.)
2.3.1. Connecting the Managing Computer and the
IWE1700-A
To connect the Ethernet managing computer and the managed AP for first-time configuration, you
have two choices as illustrated in Fig. 2.
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Managed
IWE1700-A
Normal
Ethernet
cable
Managing
Computer
Normal
Ethernet
cable
Ethernet
Hub/Switch
Cross-over
Ethernet
cable
Fig. 2. Connecting a managing computer and an AP via Ethernet.
You can use either a cross-over Ethernet cable (included in the package) or a switch/hub with 2 nor-
mal Ethernet cables.
NOTE: One connector of the Ethernet cable must be plugged into the LAN/CONFIG Ethernet jack
of the IWE1700-A for configuration.
2.3.2. Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing
Computer
Use the Windows Network Control Panel Applet to change the TCP/IP settings of the managing
computer, so that the IP address of the computer and the IP address of the IWE1700-A are in the same
IP subnet. Set the IP address of the computer to 192.168.0.xxx (the default IP address of an
IWE1700-A is 192.168.0.1) and the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
NOTE: For some versions of Windows, the computer needs to be restarted for the changes of TCP/IP
settings to take effect.
TIP: After you have connected the managing computer and the AP via Ethernet, you can install
Wireless Network Manager on the managing computer and use it to configure the AP without being
concerned about the TCP/IP settings of the managing computer. Refer to the on-line help of Wireless
Network Manager for more information.
2.4. Configuring the IWE1700-A
After the IP addressing issue is resolved, launch a Web browser on the managing computer. Then, go
to “http://192.168.0.1” to access the Web-based Network Manager start page.
TIP: For maintenance configuration of an AP, the AP can be reached by its host name using a Web
browser. For example, if the AP is named “AP”, you can use the URL “http://AP” to access the
Web-based Network Manager of the AP.
2.4.1. Entering the User Name and Password
Before the start page is shown, you will be prompted to enter the user name and password to gain the
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right to access the Web-based Network Manager. For first-time configuration, use the default user
name “root” and default password “root”, respectively.
Fig. 3. Entering the user name and password.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the password be changed to other value for security reasons.
On the start page, click the General, Password link to change the value of the password (see Section
3.3.1 for more information).
TIP: Since the start page shows the current settings and status of the AP, it can be saved or printed
within the Web browser for future reference.
Fig. 4. The Start page.
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2.4.2. Step 1: Selecting an Operational Mode
Fig. 5. Operational modes settings.
Go to the General, Operational Mode section, select an operational mode and click Save at the bot-
tom of this page, and then you are brought back to the start page.
The AP supports 2 operational modes:
AP/Bridge. This mode provides both Access Point and Static LAN-to-LAN Bridging
functionality. The static LAN-to-LAN bridging function is supported through Wireless
Distribution System (WDS).
AP Client. This mode is for Dynamic LAN-to-LAN Bridging. The AP Client automati-
cally establishes bridge links with APs from any vendors.
In either mode, the AP forwards packets between its Ethernet interface and wireless interface for
wired hosts on the Ethernet side and wireless host(s) on the wireless side.
There are 2 types of wireless links as specified by the IEEE 802.11 standard.
STA-AP. This type of wireless link is established between an IEEE 802.11 Station (STA)
and an IEEE 802.11 Access Point (AP). An STA is usually a client computer (PC or PDA)
with a WLAN network interface card (NIC). The AP Client mode is actually an STA.
WDS. This type of wireless link is established between two IEEE 802.11 APs. Wireless
packets transmitted along the WDS link comply with the IEEE 802.11 WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) format at the link layer.
The relationships among the operational modes and the wireless link types are shown in the following
table:
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Table 1. Operational modes vs. wireless link types.
AP/Bridge AP Client
AP/Bridge WDS STA-AP
AP Client STA-AP
To establish a static bridge link based on WDS, the AP/bridges at both end of the WDS link must be
manually configured with each other’s MAC addresses (see Section 3.5.1.5 for more information). To
establish a dynamic bridge link between an AP and an AP Client, both devices have to be configured
with the same SSID and WEP settings. The AP Client automatically scans for any AP that is using the
matched SSID and establishes a bridge link with the scanned AP.
NOTE: Although it’s more convenient to use dynamic bridging, it has a limitation—the AP Client
only can forward TCP/IP packets between its wireless interface and Ethernet interface; other type of
traffic (such as IPX and AppleTalk) is not forwarded.
TIP: When the AP is configured to be in AP Client, it can be used as an Ethernet-to-wireless network
adapter. For example, a notebook computer equipped with an Ethernet adapter can be connected to
this device with a crossover Ethernet cable for wireless connectivity to another access point.
2.4.3. Step 2: Configuring TCP/IP Settings
Fig. 6. TCP/IP settings.
Go to the TCP/IP, Addressing section to configure IP address settings. The IP address can be manu-
ally set or automatically assigned by a DHCP server on the LAN. If you are manually setting the IP
address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway settings, set them appropriately, so that they comply
with your LAN environment. In addition, you can specify the Host name and Domain (DNS suffix)
of the AP.
When you are finished, click Save at the bottom of this page, and then you are brought back to the
start page.
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2.4.4. Step 3: Configuring IEEE 802.11 Settings
Fig. 7. IEEE 802.11 communication settings.
Go to the IEEE 802.11, Communication section to configure IEEE 802.11b-related communication
settings, including Regulatory domain, Channel number, and Network name (SSID).
The number of available RF channels depends on local regulations; therefore you have to choose an
appropriate regulatory domain to comply with local regulations. The SSID of a wireless client com-
puter and the SSID of the AP must be identical for them to communicate with each other.
When you are finished, click Save at the bottom of this page, and then you are brought back to the
start page.
2.4.5. Step 4: Reviewing and Applying Settings
Fig. 8. Settings changes are highlighted in red.
On the start page, you can review all the settings you have made. Changes are highlighted in red. If
they are OK, click Restart to restart the AP for the new settings to take effect.
NOTE: About 7 seconds are needed for the AP to complete its restart process.
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2.5. Deploying the IWE1700-A
After the settings have been configured, deploy the AP to the field application environment. Connect
the AP to an Ethernet LAN through an Ethernet switch/hub.
If you are configuring a pair of the APs for a dynamic or static bridging application and external
high-gain directional antennas are used, it’s difficult to adjust alignments of the antennas when the
pair of devices is distance away.
To adjust the alignments of a pair of bridges’ directional antennas:
1. Connect each bridge to a computer via Ethernet.
2. Configure the date rate of each bridge to the lowest value, 1Mbps.
3. Fix the alignment of the antenna on one side.
4. Adjust the alignment of the antenna on other side by using response time information obtained
from PINGing (run PING.exe) the “fixed-side” computer.
5. Fine-tune the alignment of the antenna until you get a best response time.
6. Increase the data rate of each bridge simultaneously until a maximal workable data rate is
reached. You may not be able to use the highest data rate, 11Mbps, because of the distance and
the gain of the antennas.
Fig. 9 illustrates the idea.
Bridge 1
WDS Link
Computer 1 Computer 2
Bridge 2
Adjust antenna alignment
PING (ICMP Echo Request)
ICMP Echo Reply
Fig. 9. Adjusting alignments of external directional antennas.
TIP: When doing dynamic bridging, configure Bridge 1 to be in AP Client mode and configure
Bridge 2 to be in AP/Bridge mode.
TIP: If you are doing static bridging, you can make use of the Antenna Alignment Assistance feature
to help you align the directional antennas.
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Fig. 10. Antenna alignment assistance.
Instead of using PING.exe, you can run Wireless Network Manager on Computer 1, and go to the
Antenna Alignment tab. Click Start to begin monitoring the WDS link quality. Adjust the alignment
of the antenna of Bridge 1 until the Link quality indicator shows a relatively maximal value. Finally,
click Stop to stop monitoring WDS link quality.
TIP: If you are doing dynamic bridging, you can use the Link Monitor feature on the AP Client side
to help you align the directional antennas. Refer to Section 3.2.4 for more information.
Fig. 11. Link monitor.
2.6. Setting up Client Computers
The TCP/IP and IEEE 802.11b-related settings of wireless client computers must match those of the
AP.
2.6.1. Configuring IWE1700-A Related Settings
Before the TCP/IP networking system of a wireless client computer can communicate with other hosts,
the underlying wireless link must be established between this wireless computer and an AP.
To establish a wireless link to an AP:
1. Launch the configuration/monitoring utility provided by the vendor of the installed WLAN NIC.
2. Use the utility to make appropriate Operating Mode, SSID and WEP settings.
NOTE: A wireless client computer must be in infrastructure mode, so that it can associate with an
AP.
NOTE: The SSID of the wireless client computer and the SSID of the AP must be identical. Or, in
case the SSID broadcasts capability of the AP is enabled (by default), the SSID of the wireless client
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