4INM9469-3
June 2012
4 GETTING STARTED
4.1. Select Working mode
The 9469-ETplus creates a link between your Ethernet and a WiFi Network
It can be configured to operate in one of two different modes: Access Point or Bridge, but the default
mode is Access Point
4.1.1. Access Point
In Access Point mode, the 9469-ETplus becomes a communications hub to enable various items of
WiFi equipment (set in “infrastructure” mode) to connect into a wired Ethernet network.
4.1.2. Bridge
In this mode, the 9469-ETplus gives wired Ethernet output equipment access to a WiFi network. (Use
“infrastructure” mode to connect to an existing access point, otherwise use “adhoc” mode.)
4.2. Collect Network Parameters
In order to configure the 9469-ETplus, you will need to have the following pieces of information.
♦WiFi Network identifier “SSID”
The SSID is a character string used to identify your WiFi network. To share the same WiFi network,
your device and the other WiFi equipment must use the same SSID. The SSID is up to 32 characters
in length. Uppercase and lowercase letters are considered different.
♦Radio Channel
You must choose a radio channel in addition to the SSID to define the transmission frequency the
device will use to communicate with other equipment. It is recommended to use less than 3 channels
in the same covered area in order to avoid disturbances. It is also recommended to leave at least
two unused channels between each radio channel. In Ad-hoc mode, all the equipment must have
the same radio channel. Legislation is different in each country; check what channels you can use
in the country where the device is installed.
♦Device IP Address
If you don’t use DHCP, you must define an IP address for the device. To assign an IP address, contact
the network administrator.
♦LAN Subnet Mask
You must configure a subnet mask for the device. Refer to the subnet mast of your local network.
Consult the network administrator if in doubt.
♦Gateway Address (if required)
♦WEP or WPA Security keys
5 LOCATING ON THE NETWORK
In order to locate the device on the network, use the locator program supplied. This is a simple
standalone application that does not require installation, just copy the file to your hard drive
Connect the device to the network and run the locator.exe program.
The locator program offers the following functions
♦Scan
When you click this button locator looks for the device on the network.
♦Configure
When you click this, you can configure the IP Address or enable DHCP.
♦Upgrade
This button is not implemented within the 9469-ETplus.
♦Web
Clicking this launches the Administrator web page of the device is brought up.
