Silex technology BR-330AC-LP User manual

Wireless Bridge
BR-330AC-LP
User's Manual

Copyright© 2022 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
WA107210XX

Index
1. Introduction................................................................................ 1
1-1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................2
Disclaimers..............................................................................................................................................2
Trademarks .............................................................................................................................................2
1-2. Safety Instructions ...............................................................................................................................3
1-3. Product Information and Customer Services.............................................................................6
Product Information............................................................................................................................6
Customer Support Center.................................................................................................................6
2. About BR-330AC-LP.................................................................... 7
2-1. Features....................................................................................................................................................8
2-2. Parts and Functions ..........................................................................................................................10
2-3. Hardware Specication ...................................................................................................................13
2-4. Software Specication.....................................................................................................................16
2-5. Use of Radio Waves...........................................................................................................................17
Notes on Usage..................................................................................................................................17
2-6. Notes on Security ..............................................................................................................................19
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-330AC-LP............................................... 29
4-1. Easy Conguration Using Conguration Mode......................................................................30

Accessing Web Conguration Interface in Conguration Mode .....................................30
Conguration......................................................................................................................................32
Connecting Non-wireless Devices ..............................................................................................35
4-2. Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup (Push Switch)..................................................37
Conguration......................................................................................................................................38
4-3. Conguration Using Smart Wireless Setup(Pin Code) ......................................................... 42
Accessing Web Conguration Interface in Conguration Mode .....................................42
Checking a PIN Code........................................................................................................................44
Conguration......................................................................................................................................47
5. List of Functions........................................................................ 49
5-1. How to Access Web Conguration Interface...........................................................................49
Accessing Web Conguration Interface in Conguration Mode .....................................50
Conguration via Web Conguration Interface.....................................................................52
5-2. IEEE802.1X Authentication ............................................................................................................54
Network Conguration ...................................................................................................................54
IEEE802.1X Authentication ............................................................................................................56
Certicate Standard..........................................................................................................................58
MAC Address Filtering.....................................................................................................................59
Before Using the IEEE802.1X Authentication..........................................................................59
IEEE802.1X Authentication Settings...........................................................................................60
5-3. Saving Log............................................................................................................................................62
Types of Log ........................................................................................................................................62
Retrieving/Deleting System Log..................................................................................................66
Retrieving/Deleting Event Log..................................................................................................... 68
Time Synchronization of Log ........................................................................................................ 70
5-4. Address Management Table..........................................................................................................71
About Address Management Table Feature............................................................................71
Registering Address to Management Table.............................................................................72
Deleting Address from Management Table.............................................................................74
5-5. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................76

Restarting.............................................................................................................................................76
Factory Default Conguration......................................................................................................78
Firmware Update............................................................................................................................... 80
A. Appendix .................................................................................. 83
A-1. List of All Settings .............................................................................................................................83
A-2. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................96
A-3. What’s AMC Manager®? ..................................................................................................................99

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1. Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Bridge BR-330AC-LP (hereinafter the "BR-330AC-LP").
This manual provides information on how to congure and use BR-330AC-LP. Please read the
1-2. Safety Instructions carefully before using BR-330AC-LP.
1. Introduction

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Disclaimers
- 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
- AMC Manager® is a registered trademark of Silex Technology, Inc.
- Microsoft and Windows and Microsoft Edge are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
- Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
- Mozilla and Firefox are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mozilla Foundation in the
United States and/or other countries.
- 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 BR-330AC-LP. Please read
the Safety Instructions carefully before using BR-330AC-LP.
: This symbol indicates important information that needs to be observed when
operating BR-330AC-LP. Make sure to read this information for safe and proper use.
: This symbol indicates information that is useful when using BR-330AC-LP. If you
experience diculties operating BR-330AC-LP, please refer to this information rst.
Note
TIP

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This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of BR-330AC-LP.
To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using
BR-330AC-LP. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of BR-
330AC-LP 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 >
1-2. Safety Instructions

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* Do not allow physical impact. When damaged, turn o the connected devices, unplug the AC plug
of BR-330AC-LP 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-330AC-LP from
a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause re or an
electrical shock.
* When BR-330AC-LP emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot to touch.
* When foreign objects (metal, liquid, etc.) gets into BR-330AC-LP.
* 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-330AC-LP. It may cause re, electrical shock or malfunction.
* Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor that came with BR-330AC-LP. It may cause fire,
electrical shock or malfunction.
* Do not use BR-330AC-LP with the equipment that directly affects the human life (medical
equipment such as the life support equipment and operating room equipment) and with the
system that has a signicant impact on the human safety and the maintenance of public functions
(nuclear equipment, aerospace equipment, etc.).
Warning

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* 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-330AC-LP, disconnect the AC plugs of both BR-330AC-LP and the other devices
you are using with.
* Use the AC adaptor supplied with BR-330AC-LP. Other AC adaptors may cause malfunction.
* Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using BR-330AC-LP.
* When BR-330AC-LP will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of BR-330AC-LP and
the other devices you are using with.
* Do not use or store BR-330AC-LP 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.)
Caution

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1-3. Product Information 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 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 suppor[email protected]
Europe [e-mail]
URL
USA / Europe https://www.silextechnology.com/
Note

2. About BR-330AC-LP
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2. About BR-330AC-LP
BR-330AC-LP is the wireless bridge that can add a wireless feature to non-wireless devices (10BASE-
T/100BASE-TX network devices) and that supports wireless LAN communication of 2.4GHz/5GHz band.
Enterprise security feature will ensure safe and secure use of wireless communication at an office,
factory, etc. where a higher security is required.

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2-1. Features
BR-330AC-LP 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
reduction is largely expected as you will no longer have to pay for wiring construction.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BR-330AC-LP 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:
- Open (WEP)
- WPA2-Personal (AES)
- WPA/WPA2-Personal (AUTO)
- WPA2-Enterprise (AES)
- WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (AUTO)
Two types of operating mode
[Single Client Mode]
- Bridges a single non-wireless device connected to a LAN port of the BR-330AC-LP
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-330AC-LP will be used (MAC address
transparent feature).
- Stops bridging when someone changed the device being connected to a wired LAN
port of the BR-330AC-LP 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-330AC-LP.
Note
- For WPA/WPA2-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise, IEEE802.1X authentication method can be used.

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- For details on the "AMC Manager®", please visit our homepage.
- To use the "AMC Manager®", an IP address needs to be congured to the BR-330AC-LP.
- BR-330AC-LP can be used in Infrastructure mode only. Ad hoc mode is not supported.
- For a MAC address to use for wireless LAN connection, the MAC address of the BR-
330AC-LP will be used.
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-330AC-LP can easily be accessed.
Wireless Conguration Using a Push Switch
BR-330AC-LP support the wireless configuration using Smart Wireless Setup. If your
wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can congure the wireless
settings easily using the push switch.
Supports "AMC Manager® "(non-free program / free program)
BR-330AC-LP supports the total management software, "AMC Manager®" .
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)
If the non-free version of AMC Manager® is purchased, the plug-in utility “BR Kitting
Utility”can be used to congure multiple BR-330AC-LP units at once.
Note
- To use the functions above, your wireless router needs to support the same functions.
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2-2. Parts and Functions
The parts name and functions are as follows:
Front
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Wireless LAN antenna This antenna is used for wireless communication.
(2)
POWER LED
(Orange)
ON Powered on.
OFF Powered o.
(3) WLAN LED
(Yellow)
ON Running in Infrastructure mode.
OFF Wireless LAN is OFF.
* Blinks together with STATUS LED when running in Conguration Mode.
(4) STATUS LED
(Green)
ON Wireless router is connected.
OFF Wireless router is not connected.
BLINK Transferring data.
* Blinks together with WLAN LED when running in Conguration Mode.

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Back
(1) MAC Address MAC Address of BR-330AC-LP
(1) E/A : XXXXXXXXXXXX

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Top
Bottom
(1) Push Switch Start in Conguration Mode Press and hold the push switch for 5 sec while BR-330AC-
LP is active.
Wireless conguration using
Smart Wireless Setup
Press and hold the push switch for 10 sec while BR-330AC-
LP is active.
Factory default conguration Press and hold the push switch while turning on BR-330AC-
LP
. Release the switch when the WLAN LED turns off and
STATUS LED turns on.
(1) Power connector Connect the AC adaptor.
(2) LAN port Connect the LAN cable.
(3)
(4)
Link LED (Orange)
Link LED (Green)
ON (Orange)
ON (Green) Linked in wired LAN (100BASE-TX).
OFF (Orange)
ON (Green) Linked in wired LAN (10BASE-T).
BLINK (Orange) Receiving packets in wired LAN (100BASE-TX).
BLINK (Green) Receiving packets in wired LAN (10BASE-T).
OFF (Orange / Green) Wired LAN is not connected.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)

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2-3. Hardware Specication
Operating environment Temperature : 0 degrees to +50 degrees
Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing)
Storage environment Temperature : -20 degrees to +70 degrees
Humidity : 20% to 90%RH (Non-condensing)
Wired network interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Auto-sensing) :1 port
Auto MDI/MDIX
Wireless network interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
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/UK)
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 Front POWER (Orange)
WLAN (Yellow)
STATUS (Green)
LAN Port Link (Green/ Orange)
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
EMC VCCI Class-B
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class-B
ICES-003 Issue 7 Class-B
EN 301 489-1/-17, EN 55032 Class-B
Radio regulation MIC
FCC part 15 Subpart C / Subpart E
RSS-Gen/-247
EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 62368-1 (Module regulation)
SRRC

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Notice to Canadian Customers
Contains IC : 4908A-SDMAC
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
RSS-Gen Issue 5 §8.4
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique 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;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
RSS-247 Issue 2 §6.2.2.2
for indoor use only (5150-5350 MHz)
Pour usage intérieur seulement (5150-5350 MHz)
Notice to US Customers
Contains FCC ID : N6C-SDMAC
FCC Rules Part 15 §15.19(a)(3)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 Rules Part 15 Subpart B §15.105(b)
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 radiate radio 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart E §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.
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart C §15.247 and Subpart E
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away
from person’s body.