Silex technology BR-300AN User manual

Wireless Bridge
BR-300AN
User's Guide
WA102680XF

Copyright© 2015-2018 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

Index
1. Introduction........................................................................................................1
1-1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
Disclaimers..................................................................................................................................................1
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................1
1-2. Safety Instructions ...............................................................................................................................2
1-3. Product Infomation and Customer Services...............................................................................5
Product Information................................................................................................................................5
Customer Support Center .....................................................................................................................5
2. About BR-300AN ...............................................................................................7
2-1. Features....................................................................................................................................................8
2-2. Parts and Functions ..........................................................................................................................10
2-3. Hardware Specication ................................................................................................................... 12
2-4. Software Specication.....................................................................................................................14
2-5. Use of Radio Waves........................................................................................................................... 15
Notes on Usage ...................................................................................................................................... 15
2-6. Notes on Security .............................................................................................................................. 17
2-7. OpenSSL License ............................................................................................................................... 18
3. Before You Begin............................................................................................ 21
3-1. Operating Mode ................................................................................................................................ 21
Single Client Mode................................................................................................................................22
Multi-Client Mode ................................................................................................................................. 23
3-2. Conguration Method.....................................................................................................................24
Easy Conguration Using Conguration Mode.......................................................................... 25
Wireless Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch)..................................... 26
Wireless Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup (PIN Code) .......................................... 27
3-3. Necessary Wireless Setting Information....................................................................................28

4. How to Congure BR-300AN ..................................................................... 29
4-1. Easy Conguration Using Conguration Mode...................................................................... 30
Starting BR-300AN in Conguration Mode.................................................................................. 30
Conguration..........................................................................................................................................32
Connecting Non-wireless Devices................................................................................................... 36
4-2. Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch).................................................. 38
Conguration..........................................................................................................................................39
Connecting Non-wireless Devices................................................................................................... 43
4-3. Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup(Pin Code) ......................................................... 45
Starting BR-300AN in Conguration Mode.................................................................................. 46
Checking a PIN Code............................................................................................................................ 48
Conguration..........................................................................................................................................50
Connecting Non-wireless Devices................................................................................................... 52
5. List of Functions ............................................................................................. 55
5-1. How to Access Web Conguration Interface........................................................................... 55
Starting BR-300AN in Conguration Mode.................................................................................. 56
Conguration via Web Conguration Interface ......................................................................... 58
5-2. IEEE802.1X Authentication ............................................................................................................59
Network Conguration........................................................................................................................59
IEEE802.1X Authentication.................................................................................................................61
Certicate Standard.............................................................................................................................. 62
MAC Address Filtering.......................................................................................................................... 63
Before Using the IEEE802.1X Authentication .............................................................................. 63
IEEE802.1X Authentication Settings............................................................................................... 64
5-3. Saving Log............................................................................................................................................ 67
Types of Log............................................................................................................................................. 67
Retrieving/Deleting System Log...................................................................................................... 71
Retrieving Event Log ............................................................................................................................ 79

Time Synchronization of Log.............................................................................................................84
5-4. Address Management Table.......................................................................................................... 85
About Address Management Table Feature ................................................................................85
Registering Address to Management Table................................................................................. 86
Deleting Address from Management Table................................................................................. 88
5-5. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................90
Restarting ................................................................................................................................................. 90
Factory Default Conguration .......................................................................................................... 92
Firmware Update ...................................................................................................................................94
A. Appendix.......................................................................................................... 95
A-1. List of All Settings ............................................................................................................................. 95
A-2. Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................108

1. Introduction
1
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Bridge BR-300AN (hereinafter the "BR-300AN").
Disclaimers
1. Introduction
- The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part,
without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.
- The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
- This manual was prepared to accurately match the content of each OS, but the actual
information shown on the computer monitor may dier from the content of this manual
due to future OS version upgrades, modications, and other changes.
- Although every eort was made to prepare this manual with the utmost accuracy, Silex
Technology will not be held liable for any damages as a result of errors, setting examples,
or other content.
Trademarks
- Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
- Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
- Other company names and product names contained in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
1-1. Introduction
This manual provides information on how to congure and use the BR-300AN.
Please read the Safety Instructions carefully before you begin.

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1-2. Safety Instructions
This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of BR-300AN.
To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using
BR-300AN. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of BR-
300AN and on general safety issues.
< Meaning of the warnings >
Warning "Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that
could result in death or serious injury if the safety
instruction is not observed.
Caution "Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that
could result in serious injury or material damage if
the safety instruction is not observed.
This symbol indicates the warning and caution.
( Example: "Danger of the electric shock" )
This symbol indicates the prohibited actions.
( Example: "Disassembly is prohibited" )
This symbol indicates the actions users are required to observe.
( Example: "Remove the AC plug from an outlet" )
< Meaning of the symbols >

1. Introduction
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Warning
* Do not allow physical impact. When damaged, turn o the connected devices, unplug the AC plug of
BR-300AN from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could
cause re or an electrical shock.
* In the following cases, turn o the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of BR-300AN from a
power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause re or an
electrical shock.
* When BR-300AN emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot to touch.
* When foreign objects (metal, liquid, etc.) gets into BR-300AN.
* Keep the cords and cables away from children. It may cause an electrical shock or serious injury.
* If a ground wire is supplied with your device to use with, connect it to the ground terminal in order
to prevent an electrical shock. Do not connect the ground wire to gas pipe, water pipe, lighting rod
or telephone ground wire. It may cause malfunction.
* Do not disassemble or modify BR-300AN. It may cause re, electrical shock or malfunction.
* Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor that came with BR-300AN. It may cause re, electrical
shock or malfunction.

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Caution
* Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply. The code may be broken,
which could result in re or an electrical shock.
* When removing BR-300AN, disconnect the AC plugs of both BR-300AN and the other devices you
are using with.
* Use the AC adaptor supplied with BR-300AN. Other AC adaptors may cause malfunction.
* Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using BR-300AN.
* When BR-300AN will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of BR-300AN and the
other devices you are using with.
* Do not use or store BR-300AN under the following conditions. It may cause malfunction.
- Locations subject to vibration or shock
- Shaky, uneven or tilted surfaces
- Locations exposed to direct sunlight
- Humid or dusty places
- Wet places (kitchen, bathroom, etc.)
- Near a heater or stove
- Locations subject to extreme changes in temperature
- Near strong electromagnetic sources (magnet, radio, wireless device, etc.)

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1-3. Product Infomation and Customer Services
Product Information
The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit
the Silex Technology website.
- Latest rmware download - Latest software download
- Latest manual download - Support information (FAQ)
Customer Support Center
Customer Support is available by e-mail or telephone for any problems that you may
encounter. If you cannot nd the relevant problem in this manual or on our website, or if
the corrective procedure does not resolve the problem, please contact Silex Technology
Customer Support.
- Visit the Silex Technology website (https://www.silextechnology.com/) for the latest FAQ and product
information.
Contact Information
USA [phone] suppor[email protected]
Europe [phone] [e-mail]
URL
USA / Europe https://www.silextechnology.com/
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2. About BR-300AN
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2. About BR-300AN
BR-300AN is the wireless bridge which allows to use a non-wireless device
(10/100/1000BASE-T network device) as a wireless device. With 2.4G/5GHz band support,
various non-wireless devices can easily be connected over a wireless network.
The enterprise security feature will ensure safe and secure use of wirelss communication at
an oce, factory, etc. where a higher security is required.

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2-1. Features
BR-300AN has the following features:
Giving unlimited locations for your non-wireless devices
As you do not have to care wiring conditions in order to establish your environment,
choices of location greatly expand in any kinds of scenes such as oce, factory, school,
commercial facility, etc. where the layout change is frequently required or effective
layout of equipment needs to be carefully considered for a work line. Also, cost
reductions is largely expected as you will no longer have to pay for wiring construction.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BR-300AN supports communications at both 2.4GHz/5GHz bands. Using 5GHz band
will help to avoid radio interference with 2.4GHz band which is most commonly used in
the market.
Advanced security
The following security features are supported:
- WEP (64bit/128bit)
- WPA-PSK(AUTO/AES),WPA2-PSK (AES)
- IEEE 802.1X EAP-TLS, PEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, LEAP
Two types of operating mode
[Single Client Mode]
- Bridges a single non-wireless device connected to a LAN port of the BR-300AN over
wireless network.
- For the MAC address to use for wireless LAN connection, the MAC address of
the device connected to a LAN port of the BR-300AN will be used (MAC address
transparent feature).
- Stops bridging when someone changed the device being connected to a wired LAN
port of the BR-300AN to the other one (security feature).
[Multi-Client Mode]
- Up to 16 non-wireless devices can be bridged over wireless network if a HUB is
connected to a LAN port of the BR-300AN.
- For the MAC address to use for wireless LAN connection, the MAC address of the BR-
300AN will be used.

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- To use the functions above, your Access Point or wireless router needs to support the same functions.
- For details on the "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder", please visit our homepage.
- To use the "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder", an IP address needs to be congured to the BR-300AN.
- BR-300AN can be used in Infrastructure mode only. Ad hoc mode is not supported.
On-board storage chip with 2GB memory
The operating log data can be stored in the on-board storage chip for a long period of
time. This will help you to quickly resolve the troubles that may occur during the use of
BR-300AN.
Easy access to the Web conguration interface
Without changing the setting of the PC you use for setup, the Web configuration
interface of BR-300AN can easily be accessed.
AMC Manager (non-free program) / AMC Finder (free program)
BR-300AN supports the total management software, "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder".
The AMC Manager provides the useful features as follows:
- Remote device control and monitoring
- Bulk conguration and rmware updates
- System time synchronization (version 3.2.0 or later)
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2-2. Parts and Functions
The parts name and functions are as follows:
Front
(1) Push Switch Start in Configuration
Mode
Press and hold this switch for 5 sec while BR-300AN is active.
Wireless configuration
using Smart Wireless Setup
Press and hold this switch for 10 sec while BR-300AN is active.
Factory default
conguration
Press and hold this switch while turning on BR-300AN and
release it when the WLAN LED turns from Green to Red.
(2) Status LED
(Green / Orange)
Blink (Orange) Waits for connection when the Link LED is turned o.
Handles data communication when the Link LED is turned on.
(3) LAN port Connect a network cable.
(4) Link LED (Green) ON Has connected to a wired LAN.
(5) AC connector Connect an AC adaptor.

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E/A:84253FXXXXXX
Top Bottom
(6) POWER LED
(Green/Red)
ON (Green) Powered on
ON (Red) Powered on and ready
(7) WLAN LED
(Green/Red)
ON (Green) Operating in Infrastructure mode.
Blink (Green) Processing wireless conguration using Smart Wireless Setup.
* Blinks Green together with the STATUS LED when operating in Conguration Mode.
* Turns from Green to Red during the factory default conguration.
(8) STATUS LED
(Green/Red)
ON (Green) Connection is established.
Blink (Green) Handles data communication.
* Blinks Green together with the WLAN LED when operating in Conguration Mode.
(9) MAC Address MAC Address of the LAN port on BR-300AN

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2-3. Hardware Specication
Operating environment Temperature : 0 degrees to +40 degrees
Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing)
Storage environment Temperature : -10 degrees to +50 degrees
Humidity : 20% to 90%RH (Non-condensing)
EMI VCCI Class-B
FCC Part15 SubPart B Class-B
ICES-003 Class-B
CE EN301489-1/-17(EN55032 Class-B)
Wired network interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T (Auto-sensing) :1 port
Auto MDI/MDIX
Wireless network interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Channel (US/CA)
2.4GHz: 1-11ch
5GHz: (W52) 36,40,44,48
(W53) 52,56,60,64
(W56) 100,104,108,112,116,132,136,140
(W58) 149,153,157,161,165
(EU)
2.4GHz: 1-13ch
5GHz: (W52) 36,40,44,48
(W53) 52,56,60,64
(W56) 100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140
Push Switch 1
LED Top POWER (Green / Red)
WLAN (Green / Red)
STATUS (Green / Red)
LAN Port Status (Green / Orange)
Link (Green)
Compatible devices Network devices with LAN port (RJ-45)
Max number of connectable
devices
When operating in Single Client Mode : 1 device
When operating in Multi-Client Mode : 16 devices
FCCID : N6C-SXPCEAN2
IC : 4908A-SXPCEAN2
Channel Selection
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
Fcc Rules Part 15
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC / IC Notice

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CE Notice
FCC Rules, Part 15 §15.19(a)(3) / IC RSS Gen §8.4
Below sentences must be indicated on the nal product which contains this module inside.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of this device.
Le présent appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart C §15.247 and Subpart E / IC RSS-102 §2.6
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les
règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d'exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC.
Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le radiateur et le corps humain.
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart E §15.407(c)
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)
Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband,
and nally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will
turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns o at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the
aforementioned packets is being transmitted.
In other words, this device automatically discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational
failure.
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart E §15.407(g)
Frequency Tolerance: +/-20 ppm
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart C §15.247(g) / Subpart E
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
RSS-Gen §8.3
This radio transmitter 4908A-SXPCEAN2 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the
maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le numéro IC du présent émetteur radio 4908A-SXPCEN2 a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne
énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non
inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour ce type, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation
avec cet appareil.
- Antenna type
External printed PCB antenna
- Model
H2B1PC1A1C
- Antenna Gain
2.4GHz : +1.8dBi (Peak)
5GHz : +3.9 dBi (Peak)
RSS-210
5150-5250 MHz and 5250-5350 MHz bands are restricted to indoor operations only.
High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these
radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
La bandes 5150-5250 MHz et 5250-5350 MHz ont restreinte à une utilisation à l’intérieur seulement.
Les radars de haute puissance sont désignés comme utilisateurs principaux (c’est-à dire utilisateurs prioritaires) pour les bandes 5250-
5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz, et que ces radars peuvent provoquer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
WARNING
The FCC / The Industry Canadaregulations provide that changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

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Conguration Mode
Normal Mode (Single Client Mode)
- This bridges other protocols.
Normal Mode (Multi-Client Mode)
- This bridges TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6) only.
TCP/IP Network layer ARP, IP
Transport layer TCP, UDP
Application layer HTTP, DNS(simple reply function only), DHCP (simple server function only),
NetBIOS over TCP/IP (Name Service only), JCP, FLDP, FLDP/BR
* JCP, FLDP, FLDP/BR are the silex proprietary protocols.
TCP/IP Application layer NTP, FLDP, FLDP/BR (only on a LAN port), SX_SMP
* FLDP, FLDP/BR, SX_SMP are the silex proprietary protocols.
TCP/IP Application layer NTP, FLDP, FLDP/BR (only on a LAN port), SX_SMP
* FLDP, FLDP/BR, SX_SMP are the silex proprietary protocols.
2-4. Software Specication