Black Box LW6005A User manual

Connect wireless devices together to form
a LAN or WAN at speeds of up to 54 Mbps!
Connect wireless devices together to form
a LAN or WAN at speeds of up to 54 Mbps!
Pure Networking 802.11g Wireless
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FEATURES
• Link PCs, access points, and routers to
your wireless LAN or WAN.
• Connect wired devices to a wireless LAN
or WAN via the Access Point with
Switch.
• Transfer data at speeds up to 54 Mbps!
• Conforms to the 802.11g standard,
and is backward compatible with the
802.11b standard.
• Compatible with Windows 98 SE/Me/
XP and Windows 2000.
Simplify your network with
wireless connections.
OVERVIEW
Send high-volume data traffic over your wireless network via
the 802.11g Ethernet compliant Pure Networking
™
wireless
products. And wireless network technology can help cut your
installed cable costs.
Since they conform to the 802.11g Ethernet standard,
the Pure Networking wireless products work with Microsoft
®
Windows
®
and Macintosh
®
OS. And they provide high data
throughput, plus multimedia data bandwidth.
Like the less-powerful 802.11b standard, 802.11g also
operates in the 2.4-GHz band. But unlike the previous standard,
which only allowed speeds of up to 11 Mbps, the 802.11g
standard provides link speeds of up to 54 Mbps!
But if you still have 802.11b devices in your network, our
802.11g devices are backward-compatible so you won’t have
to replace 802.11b equipment that you already own.
Connect the wireless way with adapters
Need to link PCs together? No problem. We’ve got a wireless
adapter that’ll work with your PC, whether it has a PCMCIA or
PCI slot, or just a USB port (no slot required for USB).
Choose from the Cardbus (PCMCIA) Adapter (LW6000A), the
PCI Adapter (LW6001A), the High-Gain USB Adapter (LW6002A),
and the Mini USB Adapter (LW6007A).
The Cardbus (PCMCIA) Adapter is used for laptop and note-
book computers. It fits into the computer’s PCMCIA slot. The
adapter has two power-saving features: Not only is the adapter’s
power consumption very low, but you can also control how long
the adapter’s attached devices’ power stays on.
The PCI Adapter supports the 32-bit PCI standard and installs
in the PCI slot of your desktop computer. It includes a detachable
antenna with a 3-foot (0.9-m) cable.
Compatible with any computer that has a USB port, the High-
Gain USB Adapter has a Type A USB connector. It conforms to
the USB 2.0 specification and is backward compatible with USB
versions 1.0 and 1.1.
The Mini USB Adapter plugs right into your laptop and
enables you to connect it anywhere in a wireless workplace. The
adapter’s compact size makes it ideal for travelers. It provides
superior security and data transfer rates. Plus, it’s easy to install
and configure. The adapter supports USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 interfaces.
Access Point with Switch
Want to connect a wireless LAN to a wired LAN? Choose
the Access Point with Switch (LW6004A). It lets any 802.11g or
802.11b compliant PC join the wireless network. This integral
switch with five LAN connections enables wired devices, seg-
ments, or entire networks to communicate with your wireless
WAN.
Pure Networking 802.11g
Wireless Router
(LW6005A)
Pure Networking 802.11g
Wireless Access Point
with Switch
(LW6004A)
DSL Modem
Digital service
Workstation
Pure Networking 10/100
Mini USB Print Server
(LEP0001A)
Pure Networking 10/100
Wireless USB Print Server
(LEP0003A)
Printer
Printer
IP camera
Laptop with Pure Networking
802.11g Wireless Adapter,
Cardbus (PCMCIA)
(LW6000A)
Laptop with Pure
Networking 802.11g
Wireless Mini USB Adapter
(LW6007A)
PC with Pure Networking
802.11g Wireless Adapter, PCI
(LW6001A)
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The access point supports Web-based configuration. It has a
built-in DHCP server to allow multiple wireless and wired users
to get their IP address automatically.
With the access point’s ESSID authentication, 64-, 128-,
and 152-bit WEP encryption and MAC address filtering, you can
prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your
wireless network.
The access point also includes a 2.2-dBm dipole antenna.
Wireless Router
The Pure Networking 802.11g Wireless Router (LW6005A)
allows you to share the Internet among one WAN connection
and up to four LAN connections via one ADSL or cable modem.
The router gives you high-speed Internet access throughput
(up to 50 Mbps) and supports up to 253 users. It includes four
10-/100-Mbps LAN ports and one 10-/100-Mbps WAN port.
Special applications, DMZ, virtual servers, access control,
firewall, and bridge mode are also supported. You can monitor
the router’s status via DHCP client log, security log, and
device/connection status. Or configure it remotely via its Web-
based Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Client users are required to get authorization before connect-
ing to access points (APs) or AP routers, and the data transmitted
in the network is encrypted/decrypted by a dynamically changed
secret key. Automatic fallback also increases data security and
reliability.
8-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna and 14-dBi
Directional Panel Antenna
If you need to increase the transmitting and receiving power
of your wireless access point or router, order one of our 2.4-GHz
Antennas. There’s an 8-dBi Omnidirectional model (LW6200A-R2)
and a 14-dBi Directional Panel model (LW6201A-R2).
Choose the omnidirectional model when you have several
access points that you want to connect together with a clear
line-of-sight in multiple directions from the main access point.
Select the directional panel model when you need to connect
just two access points or routers together with a clear line-of-
sight. You can also use the directional panel at a remote site
where the access point is configured as a bridge connecting a
remote LAN via wireless to the main office. This not only
increases the distance from the remote site to the main office,
but also cuts down on interference.
NOTE: The antennas do not include cables or lightning arrestors.
LW6000A:
✦ Pure Networking 802.11g
Wireless Cardbus
(PCMCIA) Adapter with
built-in printed antenna
with diversity system
✦ CD-ROM containing
a users’ manual in PDF
format and software
drivers for Windows 98
SE/Me/XP and Windows
2000
LW6001A:
✦ Pure Networking 802.11g
Wireless PCI Adapter
✦ External detachable dipole
antenna
✦ CD-ROM containing a
users’ manual in PDF
format and software
drivers for Windows 98
SE/Me/XP and Windows
2000
LW6002A:
✦ Pure Networking 802.11g
Wireless High-Gain USB
Adapter with integrated
6-dBi high-gain antenna
✦ CD-ROM containing
a users’ manual in PDF
format and software
drivers for Windows 98
SE/Me/XP, Windows 2000,
and Linux
✦ Quick installation guide
LW6004A:
✦ Pure Networking 802.11g
Wireless Access Point with
Switch
✦ RP-SMA detachable 2.2-
dBm dipole antenna
✦ Power adapter
✦ CD-ROM containing a
users’ manual in PDF
format
LW6005A:
✦ Pure Networking 802.11g
Wireless Router
✦ RP-SMA detachable 2.2-
dBm dipole antenna
✦ Power adapter
✦ CD-ROM containing a
users’ manual in PDF
format
LW6007A:
✦ Pure Networking 802.11g
Wireless MIni USB Adapter
✦ CD-ROM containing
a users’ manual in PDF
format and software
drivers for Windows 98
SE/Me/XP, Windows 2000,
and Linux
LW6200A-R2:
✦ 2.4-GHz 8-dBi
Omnidirectional Antenna
✦ Users’ manual
LW6201A-R2:
✦ 2.4-GHz 14-dBi Directional
Panel Antenna
✦ Users’ manual
WHAT‘S INCLUDED
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TECH SPECS
Adapters:
Antenna — LW6000A: Diversity patch;
LW6001A: External detachable dipole antenna with attached 37"
(94-cm) cable and RP-SMA connector;
LW6002A: 6-dBi directional high-gain antenna;
LW6007A: Internal antenna
Distance (Maximum) — 328 ft. (100 m)
Frequency Band — 2.4000–2.4835 GHz
Modulation — OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (802.11g), BPSK,
QPSK, CCK (802.11b)
Operating System — Compatible with all major operating systems; Drivers
included for Windows 98 SE/Me/XP and Windows 2000:
LW6002A, LW6007A: Drivers also included for Linux
Security — 64-/128-/152-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA (TKIP with IEEE
802.1x), and AES
Speed — 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps with auto fallback
Standards — IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Transmit Power — LW6007A: 16 dBm (typical)
Interface — LW6000A: 32-bit cardbus;
LW6001A: 32-bit PCI V.2.2/2.1;
LW6002A: USB 2.0;
LW6007A: USB 2.0/1.1/1.0
Connectors — LW6000A: (1) PCMCIA slot;
LW6001A: (1) RP-SMA antenna connector;
LW6002A, LW6007A: (1) USB Type A
Indicators — LEDs: LW6000A, LW6001A: (1) TX/RX, (1) Link;
LW6002A: (1) Power, (1) Link;
LW6007A: (1) Link/Activity
Power — From the interface
Size — LW6000A: 0.3"H x 4.6"W x 2.1"D (0.8 x 11.7 x 5.3 cm);
LW6001A: 0.9"H x 4.8"W x 5.3"D (2.3 x 12.2 x 13.5 cm);
LW6002A: 4.5"H x 3"W x 3.4"D (11.4 x 7.6 x 8.6 cm);
LW6007A: 0.3"H x 1"W x 3.5"D (0.8 x 2.5 x 8.9 cm)
Access Point:
Antenna — (1) RP-SMA detachable 2.2-dBm dipole antenna
CPU — ADMtek 5120 175-MHz MIPS R4000
Distance (Maximum) — 328 ft. (100 m) with 2.2-dBm dipole antenna
Memory — 2-MB Flash, 8-MB DRAM
Speed: Wireless: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps with auto
fallback;
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps, autosensing
Security — 64-/128-/158-bit WEP encryption, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x),
and AES
Standards — IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE
802.1x
Transmit Power — 18 dBm
Connectors — (5) RJ-45 LAN
Indicators — LEDs: (1) PWR, (1) WLAN, (5) LAN, (5) 10/100
Power — 115-VAC, 60-Hz external power adapter
Size — 1.2"H x 5"W x 3.6"D (3 x 12.7 x 9.1 cm)
Router:
Antenna — (1) RP-SMA detachable 2.2-dBm dipole antenna
CPU — ADMtek 5120 175-MHz MIPS
Distance (Maximum) — 328 ft. (100 m)
Memory — 2-MB Flash, 16-MB DRAM
Protocols Supported — Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Telstra Big
Pond, IEEE 802.1x
Security — 64-/128-/158-bit WEP encryption, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x),
and AES
Speed — Wireless: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps with auto
fallback;
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps, autosensing
Standards — IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Transmit Power — 18 dBm
Connectors — (1) RJ-45 WAN, (4) RJ-45 LAN
Indicators — LEDs: (1) PWR, (1) WLAN, (1) WAN 10/100M, (1) WAN
LNK/ACT, (4) LAN 10/100M, (4) LAN LNK/ACT
Power — 115-VAC, 60-Hz external power adapter
Size — 1.2"H x 7.4"W x 4.2"D (3 x 18.8 x 10.7 cm)
Antennas:
Beam Width — LW6200A-R2: H360, V15;
LW6201A-R2: H30, V30
Cable Length — LW6200A-R2: 19.7" (50 cm);
LW6201A-R2: 11.8" (30 cm)
Distance (Maximum) — LW6200A-R2: 0.6 mi. (1 km);
LW6201A-R2: 1.9 mi. (3 km)
Frequency Band — 2.4000–2.5 GHz
Gain — LW6200A-R2: 8 dBi;
LW6201A-R2: 14 dBi
Impedance — 50 ohms
Lightning Protection — DC ground
Survival Wind Speed — 111.8 mi./hr. (180 km/hr.)
Connectors — (1) N F
Size — LW6200A-R2: 0.7"W x 24.8"L (1.8 x 63 cm);
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Choose the operating mode.
When you’re using the Pure Networking 802.11g Wireless
Adapters, access points, or routers, two operating modes are
possible.
Ad-hoc mode allows you to connect to another wireless
station in the wireless LAN network without an access point or
router. Typically, you’d have a group of PCs with wireless links
to each other in a small office or home environment (SOHO).
Each PC would contain a wireless adapter (PCMCIA, PCI, or
USB).
More complicated applications require an access point or
router. Suppose, for example, that you want to link a wireless
network to a wired network. When you connect a wireless
LAN and a combination (wireless and wired) LAN together,
it’s called an infrastructure configuration. Infrastructure mode
requires an 802.11 access point. This mode is used on an
enterprise scale for wireless access to a central database,
or for a wireless application for mobile workers.
Keep your network safe and secure.
When you have a wireless network, security is a big
concern. You don’t want the wireless signals to be intercepted
and sent to someone else’s wireless device. Our wireless
adapters, switches, and routers encrypt data for superior
security using WEP, TKIP, and AES. (Windows 98 SE and Me
use these three types of security.)
WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism
based on a 40-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the
IEEE 802.11 standard.
TKIP is a quick-fix method to quickly overcome the
inherent weaknesses in WEP security, especially the reuse
of encryption keys. TKIP is involved in the IEEE 802.11i WLAN
security standard.
Technically Speaking
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), a chip-based
security, has been developed to ensure the highest degree
of security and authenticity for digital information that‘s in
transit across the network or stored. This standard makes
more efficient use of hardware and/or software than previous
encryption standards. AES is also included in the IEEE 802.11i
standard.
Compared with AES, TKIP is a temporary protocol for
replacing WEP security until manufacturers implement AES
at the hardware level.
Another way to protect your network from intruders is
authentication. Three authentication modes are possible:
None, Shared, or WPA-PSK.
Windows XP and Windows 2000 use two types of authen-
tication for the wireless device (adapter, switch, or router)
in a home (WPA-PSK, no server) or enterprise (WPA, with
server).
WPA-PSK is a special mode designed for home and small-
business users who do not have access to network
authentication servers. In this mode, known as Pre-Shared
Key, you manually enter the starting password in the access
point or gateway, as well as in each wireless station in the
network. WPA takes over automatically from that point,
keeping unauthorized users that don’t have a matching
password from joining the network while encrypting the
data traveling between authorized devices. The encryption
methods include TKIP and AES.
Configuration is easy.
All of the wireless devices work with common
configuration utilities that you can access via a Web browser.
These powerful applications help you configure the adapter,
switch, or router, and monitor the link status and statistics
during the communication process.
LW6004A
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Item Code
Pure Networking 802.11g Wireless
Adapters
Cardbus (PCMCIA) LW6000A
PCI LW6001A
High-Gain USB LW6002A
Mini USB LW6007A
Access Point with Switch
(5 LAN Connections) LW6004A
Router (1 WAN Connection, 4 LAN
Connections) LW6005A
2.4-GHz Antennas
8-dBi Omnidirectional LW6200A-R2
14-dBi Directional Panel LW6201A-R2
You might also need cable…
GigaBase®350 CAT5e Patch Cable, 350-MHz,
4-Pair Straight-Pinned, PVC, Beige,
10-ft. (3-m) EVNSL85-0010
(For other lengths or colors, call Tech Support.)
Wireless Adapter Cable CA-MMNMCN19
Hyperlink 400-Style, 50-Ohm Coax Cable CA3N010
Hyperlink 600-Style, 50-Ohm Coax Cable CA6N100
To add a lightning arrestor to your antenna…
N-Type Lightning Arrestor AL-NFNFB-9
LW6200A-R2
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