Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents Warranty & Copyright Information 2 FCC Statement 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 6 The Telex Wireless CPE/Outdoor Bridge 6 Features 7 Package Contents 8 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless CPE 9 Inside the Wireless CPE 9 The Power-Over-Ethernet Injector 10 The Rear Panel LED’s ...
Page 5 - Chapter 1: Introduction; The Telex Wireless CPE/Outdoor Bridge
5 Chapter 1: Introduction The Telex Wireless CPE/Outdoor Bridge Perfect for the home or small office connection to the network, the Telex Wireless CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) extends wireless connectivity from an access point to any Ethernet-ready network device, such as a switch, router, deskt...
Page 6 - Features
6 Features • An All- in-One Wireless Solution for any Ethernet-Ready Network Device • Easy IE and Netscape Web browser configuration, no additional drivers needed • Interoperable with 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4 GHz Equipment, Prism 2.5 based • Up to 11 Mbps High-Speed Data Rate, Throughput up to 5.5 Mbps • ...
Page 8 - Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless CPE; WARNING
8 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless CPE Inside the Wireless CPE Before you can either test or install t he Telex Wireless CPE, you must attach a length of outdoor-rated (external) CAT-5 Ethernet cable to the unit. Remove the access panel from the rear panel of the CPE using a 5/16” nut driver ...
Page 11 - Chapter 3: Installing the Wireless CPE; Attaching the Mounting Bracket and Aiming
11 Chapter 3: Installing the Wireless CPE Selecting a Mounting Location It is very important to position the CPE to ensure the highest possible data transfer speed in all kinds of weather and in all seasons. The wireless CPE operates on a radio frequency of 2.4 GHz and must be line-o f-sight (LOS) w...
Page 13 - Routing the CAT-5 cable; Connecting the Wireless CPE
13 Routing the CAT-5 cable When you have completed aiming and securing the CPE to the mount, attach and secure the CAT-5 cable to the mounting pipe or other support using tie wraps or black electrical tape. Secure the CAT-5 cable to the outside wall of the building using cab le clamps and wood screw...
Page 15 - Chapter 4: Configuring the Wireless CPE; Overview
15 Chapter 4: Configuring the Wireless CPE Overview The Telex wireless CPE is shipped with default (factory-set) values for certain network settings. You will need to change these settings at the client location to match those provided by your ISP or IS Department. To do this requires 3 main steps: ...
Page 16 - Step 1: Change your computer network settings; Step 2: Change the CPE wireless settings
16 Step 1: Change your computer network settings a. Enable TCP/IP networking on your PC if you have not already done so, then right-click (use the right mouse button) on the Network ( My Network Places ) icon on your computer’s desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu. b. Right-click on Lo...
Page 17 - System Status; Firmware Version; Scan
17 System Status The following page should be displayed if no access points are available. Make sure that the Firmware Version is current (see Chapter 7). Check the Telex website occasionally to check for updates. Select the Wireless Scan page to show available access points and their channel, signa...
Page 18 - Magnify in New Window; Ethernet Clients
18 Click on Magnify in New Window to open a large font window for use in antenna aiming. This window automatically updates every few seconds. It should look like this: The Ethernet Clients page will show all computers currently wired to this CPE.
Page 19 - Configuration
19 Configuration To enter the SSID , Channel , Transmission Rate, Access Point Density or RTS information manually, select the Wireless screen as shown below. For information on any selection, press the Help page tab. Make any changes you require, then click Save . To use standard WEP security, sele...
Page 20 - IP Network; enable MAC address cloning
20 To set the IP Address of the CPE, use the IP Network configuration page as shown below. If you change the CPE’s static IP address to a different subnet, make sure that you also change your computer’s IP address after exiting the browser. Otherwise, the computer and CPE will not be able to communi...
Page 21 - Administration
21 Administration In the Bandwidth Management page shown below, you may set the Upstream and Downstream bandwidth limits for this CPE. In the Security Settings page shown below, you may set the User Name and Password for this web interface. Make sure that you write down this information and store in...
Page 22 - Tools; Events Logging
22 Tools In the Events Logging page shown below, you may use these options to configure a Syslog client, which can send events and information messages to a Syslog server. In the Reboot & Reset page shown below, you may use the Reboot button to immediately reboot the CPE. The Reset Configuration...
Page 23 - Help Pages; Help; Remote Access
23 Help Pages The Help pages are accessible from most Configuration, Administration and Tools pages by pressing the Help button. Remote Access When a ll changes have been made and saved at the client CPE location, close the browser. Subsequent changes may now be made from either the client location ...
Page 24 - Step 3: Reset Your Computer Network Settings
24 Step 3: Reset Your Computer Network Settings The last step in the CPE configuration is to reset your computer network settings so they match the settings used by your CPE and your ISP’s or LAN’s access point. This step may be skipped if no changes were made to the CPE IP address during Step 2. a....
Page 25 - Chapter 5: Managing the Wireless CPE
25 Chapter 5: Managing the Wireless CPE The initial association of the CPE with an access point must be performed at the client location. However, once connected to the network, the CPE’s settings may be monitored and changed from any computer on the same sub net. From this remote computer, open the...
Page 26 - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
26 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Problem: After plugging in all cables and applying DC power to PoE, no lights come on. Possible Causes / Solutions: Cat-5 cable not wired to RJ45 plugs correctly. - Replace Cat-5 cable & check wiring Cables plugged into wrong jacks of PoE box - use correct jacks Def...
Page 27 - Chapter 7: Firmware Documentation
27 Chapter 7: Firmware Documentation The current firmware is 1.2.5 - 1.1.1 – 1.5.6. This is Ethernet PCB firmware version 1.2.5 and PRISM firmware 1.1.1 (primary) and 1.5.6 (secondary). To upgrade firmware, ensure that the CPE and attached comp uter are on the same subnet, then run the supplied Loca...
Page 28 - Chapter 8: 2472AA Specifications; Electrical Specifications:
28 Chapter 8: 2472AA Specifications General: Model Number 2472AA Standard IEEE 802.11b, 802.3 Regulatory Certifications FCC Part 15 Mode Point-to-Point under Part 15.247 Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) Frequency Band 2.400 – 2.483 GHz Radio Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Modulation CC...
