Strix Systems EWS-100 Manual de usuario

Configuration Guide

Edge Wireless System

Front Matter

Edge Wireless System (EWS-100)

Introducing the EWS-100

Configuration

Updating the Firmware

June 10th, 2007

210-0026-01 Rev. D

26610 Agoura Road

Calabasas, CA 91302

USA

http://www.strixsystems.com Networks Without Wires®

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in whole or in part by any means without the written consent of Strix Systems, Inc. Trademarks and brand

names are marks of their respective holders.

FCC Notice

The enclosed wireless network 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.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This wireless network device 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 wireless network device generates, uses, and radiates

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 wireless network device does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the wireless network device off 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 wireless network device and the affected receiver.

◗Connect the wireless network device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

◗Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

European Community (EC) Directives and Conformity

This wireless network device is in conformity with the Essential Requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

of the European Union.

Non-Modification Statement

Unauthorized changes or modifications to Strix devices are not permitted. Modifications to Strix devices will

void the warranty and may violate FCC or other regulations.

RF Exposure Requirements

To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used for this wireless network device

must be installed to provide a separation distance of a minimum of 12 inches or more from all persons, and

must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. Installers and

end-users must follow these installation instructions.

Other Notices

You may only use the supplied antennas with this product. Use of any other antennas may damage the

product, may violate local regulatory requirements, and will void the warranty.

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Table of Contents

Front Matter .................................................................................................................................. i

Copyright Notice ...................................................................................................................................iii

FCC Notice ...........................................................................................................................................iii

European Community (EC) Directives and Conformity ..........................................................................iii

Product Images ..................................................................................................................................... iv

Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................v

An Introduction to the EWS-100 .................................................................................................. 1

Overview ...............................................................................................................................................1

Bridging the Network ......................................................................................................................1

A Dual Radio Design .......................................................................................................................2

Modes of Operation for Each Radio ..........................................................................................2

Wireless Configuration Options ................................................................................................2

Installing the EWS-100 ................................................................................................................. 3

Factory Default Settings ..........................................................................................................................3

Resetting the EWS-100 to its Factory Default State .................................................................................3

Managing the EWS-100 ................................................................................................................ 4

Connecting to the Unit ...........................................................................................................................4

Logging In ..............................................................................................................................................4

The Home Page ...............................................................................................................................5

Establishing Your Country Code .............................................................................................................6

Configuring the Operational Mode of the Radios ...................................................................................7

Setting Up the User Login Parameters ....................................................................................................8

Setting Up the System Management Options ..........................................................................................9

Establishing the TCP/IP Network Settings ..............................................................................................10

DHCP Over LAN ...........................................................................................................................10

Setting Up the 802.11a Radio ..............................................................................................................11

Radio Parameters (802.11a Radio is Configured as a Station) .........................................................12

Radio Parameters (802.11a Radio is Configured as an AP) .............................................................13

Station Configuration (802.11a Radio is Configured as a Station) ...................................................14

AP Configuration (802.11a Radio is Configured as an AP) .............................................................16

Setting Up the 802.11g Radio ..............................................................................................................19

Radio Parameters (802.11g Radio is Configured as a Station) .........................................................20

Radio Parameters (802.11g Radio is Configured as an AP) .............................................................22

Station Configuration (802.11g Radio is Configured as a Station) ...................................................24

AP Configuration (802.11g Radio is Configured as an AP) .............................................................26

Monitoring Your Network .......................................................................................................... 29

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................30

Antenna Aimer .....................................................................................................................................31

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Updating the Firmware .............................................................................................................. 32

Index .......................................................................................................................................... 33

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An Introduction to the EWS-100

Overview

The EWS-100 Edge Wireless System is a CPE device specifically targeted at metropolitan WISPs who are

offering low-cost residential wireless service to their customers. When deploying a metropolitan Wi-Fi

solution, in many cases the signal is not sufficiently strong enough to penetrate residential buildings and

establish a reliable connection with low-end consumer wireless network interfaces. The EWS-100 overcomes

this problem by providing a higher transmit power with high gain antennas, ensuring that your wireless

customers stay connected. The EWS-100 also offers a suite of management features—including remote Telnet,

a powerful Web Management Interface (WMI), and SNMP—that have been tailored for residential users,

including the ability to upgrade the EWS-100 firmware remotely, performance monitoring, and usage history

logs.

Bridging the Network

The EWS-100 bridges connectivity between a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), consisting of multiple

Strix Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) nodes formed as a structured mesh, an indoor wired Local Area

Network (LAN), and/or an indoor Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). This bridging function is provided

with Layer 2 Network Address Translation (NAT) so that multiple computers can be supported by a single

association between the OWS and the EWS-100, while still receiving IP address assignments from the WISP

gateway via DHCP. Figure 1 shows a generalized application for the EWS-100.

Figure 1. Bridging the Network

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A Dual Radio Design

The EWS-100 is a dual radio device, supporting both 802.11a and 802.11g wireless technologies. When

looking at the rear of the unit, the 802.11a radio is located at the left side, close to the Reset button. The

802.11g radio is located at the right side, close to the DC power receptacle.

Figure 2. EWS-100 (Rear View)

Modes of Operation for Each Radio

Both radios are capable of operating as either an Access Point or a wireless client station.

◗Access Point

The radio operates as an Access Point (AP) and receives connections from up to 16 other wireless

devices on the network.

◗Wireless Client Station

The radio operates as a Wireless Client Station (STA) and connects to a remote Access Point.

Wireless Configuration Options

With two modes of operation available for each radio, the EWS-100 can be configured in any one of the

following four combinations:

◗The 802.11a radio operates as an Access Point and the 802.11g radio operates as a Wireless Client

Station. This is the default mode for the EWS-100.

◗The 802.11g radio operates as an Access Point and the 802.11a radio operates as a Wireless Client

Station.

The most common configuration is to have the 802.11g radio operating as a Wireless Client Station

connecting to a wireless network, and the 802.11a radio operating as an Access Point.

802.11a 802.11g

Reset DC power

Ethernet port

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Installing the EWS-100

This User’s Guide is intended for use by Service Providers who are pre-configuring the device for their

subscribers. The physical installation of the EWS-100 is performed by the subscriber. It is the subsciber’s

responsibility to ensure that the unit is connected to their computer or home network properly, using the

components provided. The following items are shipped in the product’s carton:

◗1 x Strix EWS-100 unit

◗1 x Ethernet cable, 5ft length (blue)

◗2 x Omni-directional dual band antennas

◗1 x Power supply

Factory Default Settings

The following table shows the default settings established at the factory for the EWS-100.

Resetting the EWS-100 to its Factory Default State

To reset the EWS-100 to its factory default state, use a paper clip—or other similar tool—to press the Reset

button (see Figure 2) on the rear panel. Hold the Reset button down until all LEDs on the front panel go OFF

and the Power LED comes ON again (about 5 seconds) to restore all configuration settings to their factory

default values.

Function Factory Default Setting

IP Address 169.254.1.250

User Name Admin

Password Admin

802.11a Radio Mode Enabled, and configured as an Access Point.

802.11g Radio Mode Enabled, and configured as a wireless client station.

SSID Strix Wireless Network

The EWS-100 will always connect to the Strix Wireless Network

SSID, when available.

DHCP Enabled

Layer 2 NAT Enabled

Accessibility Accessible via the Ethernet port or AP port

Manager/One Plug-In Enabled

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Managing the EWS-100

The EWS-100 is preconfigured for basic functionality by the WISP using the unit’s embedded Web

Management Interface (WMI). The unit can also be configured remotely.

This User’s Guide describes how to configure and monitor your EWS-100 using its embedded Web

Management Interface.

Connecting to the Unit

Use an Ethernet cable (provided) to connect the EWS-100 to a computer. Alternatively, you can connect the

unit to the computer via an Ethernet switch, hub or router. If the network is using a DHCP server, the EWS-100

will be assigned an IP address automatically (even when DHCP assigns an IP address the unit can always be

reached by its default IP address, which is 169.254.1.250). If no DHCP is server available, the unit can only

be reached via its default IP address (169.254.1.250). To establish a connection, the EWS-100 and your

computer must be on the same IP segment.

Use your Web browser to connect with the EWS-100.

◗When using a DHCP server, you can identify the IP address assigned by the server by looking in the log

files of the DHCP server, or by using the Strix Manager/One plug-in; however, the Manager/One plug-

in is only compatible with Microsoft® Internet Explorer, version 6.1 or higher. You can download the

plug-in from http://www.strixsystems.com/support/downloads.asp.

◗If no DHCP server is available, use the unit’s default IP address (169.254.1.250).

Logging In

At the Login prompt, use the default user name and password to log in to the EWS-100. The default user name

and password is Admin (for both). After entering the user name and password, click on the OK button to log

in to the EWS-100’s Web Management Interface.

Figure 3. Login Prompt

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