Hirschmann BAT 11b User manual

BAT 11b Management Manual
Industrial ETHERNET Wireless LAN
Access Point / Access Client

BAT 11b Management Manual
Industrial ETHERNET Wireless LAN
Access Point / Access Client

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components or the associated operating software. In addition, we refer to the conditions of use
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Printed in Germany
Hirschmann Electronics GmbH & Co. KG
Automation and Network Solutions
Stuttgarter Straße 45-51
72654 Neckartenzlingen
Tel. [phone]-0104

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Hirschmann worldwide
UGermany
Hirschmann Electronics GmbH & Co. KG
Automation and Network Solutions
Stuttgarter Straße 45-51
D-72654 Neckartenzlingen
Tel. ++49-7127-14-1480
Fax ++49-7127-14-1502
email: [email protected]
Internet: www.hirschmann.de
USwitzerland
Hirschmann Electronics GmbH & Co. KG, Neckartenzlingen
Niederlassung Uster
Seestr. 16
CH-8610 Uster
Tel. ++41-1905-8282
Fax ++41-1905-8289
email: [email protected]
UFrance
Hirschmann Electronics S.A.S.
2, rue des Charpentiers
F-95330 Domont
Tel. ++33-1-39350100
Fax ++33-1-39350102
email: [email protected]

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UGreat Britain
Hirschmann Electronics Ltd.
4303 Waterside Centre
Solihull Parkway
Birmingham Business Park
Birmingham
West Midlands B37 7YN
Tel. ++44-121 329 5000
Fax ++44-121 329 5001
email: [email protected]
UNetherlands
Hirschmann Electronics B.V.
Pampuslaan 170
NL-1382 JS Weesp
Tel. ++31-294-462591
Fax ++31-294-462554
email: [email protected]
USpain
Hirschmann Electronics S.A.
Calle Traspaderne, 29
Barrio del Aeropuerto
Edificio Barajas I, 2aPlanta
E-28042 Madrid
Tel. ++34-1-7461730
Fax ++34-1-7461735
email: [email protected]
UHungary
Hirschmann Electronics Kft.
Rokolya u. 1-13
H-1131 Budapest
Tel. ++36-1-3494199
Fax ++36-1-3298453
email: [email protected]

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UUSA
Hirschmann Electronics Inc.
20440 Century Boulevard, Suite 150
Germantown, MD 20874
Tel. ++1-240-686 2300
Fax ++1-240-686 3589
email: [email protected]
USingapore
Hirschmann Electronics Pte. Ltd.
2 International Business Park #11-02/03 Tower One
The Strategy Singapore 609930
Tel: ++65 6316 7797
Fax:++65 6316 7977
email: [email protected]
UChina
Hirschmann Electronics Pte Ltd Shanghai Office
Room 828, Summit Centre,
1088 West Yan An Road
Shanghai 200052
P. R . C h i n a
Tel: ++86-21 6207 6637
Fax: ++86-21 6207 6837
Mobile: ++86-1370 185 7382
E-Mail: [email protected]
For all other countries please dial Tel. [phone]
Contact address see Hirschmann Germany.

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Hirschmann Competence
In the longterm, product excellence alone is not an absolute guarantee of a
successful project implementation. Comprehensive service makes a differ-
ence worldwide. In the current scenario of global competition, the Hir-
schmann Competence Center stands head and shoulders above the
competition with its comprehensive spectrum of innovative services:
DConsulting incorporates comprehensive technical advice, from system
evaluation through network planning to project planning.
DTraining offers you an introduction to the technological fundamentals,
product briefing and user training with certification.
DSupport ranges from commissioning through the standby service to main-
tenance concepts.
With the Competence Center, you firmly rule out any compromise: the client-
specific package leaves you free to choose the service components that you
will use.
Internet:
http://www.hicomcenter.com

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Safety instructions
USupply voltage
The devices are designed for operation with a safety extra-low voltage.
They may only be connected to the supply voltage connections and to
the signal contact with PELV circuits or alternatively SELV circuits with
the voltage restrictions in accordance with IEC/EN 60950.
The supply voltage is electrically isolated from the housing.
VNever start operation with damaged components!
VRelevant for North America:
The subject unit is to be suppplied by a Class 2 power source
complying with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, table
11(b). If power is redundant supplied (two individual power sources)
the power sources together should comply with the requirements of
the National Electrical Code, table 11 (b).
VRelevant for North America:
Use 60/75°C or 75°C copper(CU)wire only.
UShielding ground
The shielding ground of the connectable twisted pair lines is connected
to the front panel as a conductor.
VBeware of possible short circuits when connecting a cable section with
conductive shielding braiding.

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UHousing
Only technicians authorized by Hirschmann are permitted to open the
housing.
The device is grounded via the separated ground screw. It is located on
the bottom left of the front panel.
VMake sure that the electrical installation meets local or nationally
applicable safety regulations.
VThe ventilation slits must not be covered to ensure free air circulation.
VThe distance to the ventilation slots of the housing has to be a
minimum of 10 cm.
VNever insert pointed objects (thin screwdrivers, wires, etc.) into the
inside of the subrack! Failure to observe this point may result in injuries
caused by electric shocks.
VThe housing has to be mounted in upright position.
VIf installed in a living area or office environment, the device must be
operated exclusively in switch cabinets with fire protection
characteristics according to EN 60950.
UEnvironment
The device may only be operated in the listed maximum surrounding air
temperature range at the listed relative air humidity range (non-
condensing).
VThe installation location is to be selected so as to ensure compliance
with the climatic limits listed in the Technical Data.
VTo be used in a Pollution Degree 2 environment only.
UQualification requirements for personnel
Qualified personnel as understood in this manual and the warning signs,
are persons who are familiar with the setup, assembly, startup, and
operation of this product and are appropriately qualified for their job. This
includes, for example, those persons who have been:
Dtrained or directed or authorized to switch on and off, to ground and to
label power circuits and devices or systems in accordance with current
safety engineering standards;
Dtrained or directed in the care and use of appropriate safety equipment
in accordance with the current standards of safety engineering;
Dtrained in providing first aid.

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UGeneral Safety Instructions
This device is electrically operated. Adhere strictly to the safety
requirements relating to voltages applied to the device as described in
the operating instructions!
Failure to observe the information given in the warnings could result in
serious injury and/or major damage.
VOnly personnel that have received appropriate training should operate
this device or work in its immediate vicinity. The personnel must be
fully familiar with all of the warnings and maintenance measures in
these operating instructions.
VCorrect transport, storage, and assembly as well as careful operation
and maintenance are essential in ensuring safe and reliable operation
of this device.
VThese products are only to be used in the manner indicated in this
version of the manual.
VAny work that may have to be performed on the electrical installation
should be performed by fully qualified technicians only.
Warning!
LED- or LASER components according to IEC 60825-1 (2001):
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT.
UNational and international safety regulations
VMake sure that the electrical installation meets local or nationally
applicable safety regulations.

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UNote on the CE marking
The devices comply with the regulations contained in the following
European directives:
89/336/EEC
Directive of the council for standardizing the regulations of member
states on electromagnetic compatibility (changed by RL 91/263/EEC, 92/
31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).
In accordance with the above-named EU directives, the EU conformity
declaration will be at the disposal of the relevant authorities at the
following address:
Hirschmann Electronics GmbH & Co. KG
Automation and Network Solutions
Stuttgarter Straße 45-51
D-72654 Neckartenzlingen
Germany
Phone ++49 7127 14 1480
The product can be used in living areas (living area, place of business,
small business) and in industrial areas.
DInterference immunity: EN 61000-6-2:2001
DEmitted interference: EN 55022:1998 + A1 2000 Class A
Warning!
This is a class A device. This device can cause interference in living
areas, and in this case the operator may be required to take appropriate
measures.
The assembly guidelines provided in these instructions must be strictly
adhered to in order to observe the EMC value limits.

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UFCC note:
Appropriate testing has established that this device fulfills the
requirements of a class A digital device in line with part 15 of the FCC
regulations.
These requirements are designed to provide sufficient protection against
interference where the device is being used in a business environment.
The device creates and uses high frequencies and can radiate same,
and if it is not installed and used in accordance with this operating
manual, it can cause radio transmission interference. The use of this
device in a living area can also cause interference, and in this case the
user is obliged to cover the costs of removing the interference.
URecycling note:
After usage, this product must be disposed of properly as electronic
waste in accordance with the current disposal regulations of your county
/ state / country.

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Table of Contents
Preface 19
Knowledge Prerequisites 20
Manual Conventions 21
Important Text Passages 21
Hirschmann Service 22
The BAT 11b Wireless Ethernet Product Package 22
Hardware Description 25
BAT 11b— LEDs 25
BAT 11b—Rear View and Ports 26
The Power Supply 27
Commissioning 28
Selecting an Appropriate Location 28
Screwing on the External Standard Antenna 28
Connection to the Ethernet 29
Connection to the Power Supply 29
After the Successful Commissioning 30
Operation of the BAT 11b as Access Point 31
Operation of the BAT 11b as Access Client 31
The Basic Configuration 37
The Main Parameters 39
Changing the Password 39
Setting the Network Name 39
Selecting the Frequency 40
Activating the Encryption 40
The Hirschmann BAT Discovery 41
The User Interface of the BAT Discovery 43
The Main Window 44
The Menu 44
The Tool Bar 44
The Status Bar 44
The Functions of the BAT Discovery 45
Searching for Available BAT 11b 45

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Editing Entries Manually 47
The Basic Configuration 49
How to Set up a Web Connection 50
How to Upgrade the Firmware 51
How to Reset the BAT 11b to the Factory Defaults 55
How to Restart the BAT 11b 55
How to Exit the BAT Discovery 55
The User Interface of the BAT 11b in the AP Mode 57
How to Start the User Interface 57
Status 59
Configuration: Statistics 62
Configuration: LAN Interface 67
Configuration: Wireless Interface 70
Configuration: Security 75
Configuration: ACL 79
Configuration: Administration 80
The User Interface of the BAT 11b in the AC Mode 83
How to Start the User Interface 83
Status 85
Scan 88
Bridge 89
Statistics 90
Configuration: LAN Interface 96
Configuration: Wireless Interface 98
Configuration: Security 103
Configuration: Administration 106
Annex 109
How to Configure the TCP/IP Protocol 111
Glossary 114
Frequencies and Channels 120
Specifications 121
How to Reset the Password 122

Introduction
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Preface
With the products of the BAT 11b family, Hirschmann offers
a complete range of infrastructure solutions to enable
wireless communications between a variety of mobile
devices as well as entire networks. Utilizing the latest wire-
less LAN technology, the BAT 11b platform has been specif-
ically designed to match the performance requirements of
the most demanding professional applications.
Whether deployed as an extension of the existing wired
infrastructure or to form an independent wireless network,
BAT 11b meets the ever-increasing communication needs
of your corporate workforce.
Introduction
Flexibility and mobility have become crucial factors in
today's business environment, stipulating the need to pro-
vide highly efficient and ubiquitous access to data. A wire-
less infrastructure, as provided by Hirschmann with the BAT
11b product family, serves to offer new opportunities to the
most diverse target groups.
New Flexibility
Your decision to build a wireless infrastructure with the
Hirschmann BAT 11b will result in many benefits beyond
the mere use of a wireless network. Now, you are much
more flexible. Within the wireless infrastructure provided
by Hirschmann, end devices are able to access the network
at any given site, the network can grow with the demands
made and according to the requirements of the users, and
even bridging to other networks is possible. Without com-
plicated installation and the hassle of wiring. At any loca-
tion you choose. Right where and when you need it.

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Objectives
Simply send your data along the most efficient route—directly
over the air. The Hirschmann BAT 11b product family provides
the ideal set of options for all of your demands. The versatility
of the BAT 11b family offers you the freedom and investment
protection you'd expect from a cutting-edge wireless infra-
structure solution.
With the BAT 11b family, Hirschmann offers solutions appro-
priate for each and every wireless user.
Knowledge Prerequisites
It is assumed that the reader possesses or is in the process of
acquiring the following knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of the setup of networks,
• Knowledge of the basic networking terms and concepts,
such as server, client, and IP address,