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WIRELESS is used for setting up client security if the unit is reconfig-
ured as a client device. For bridge security setting you must set security
under the BRIDGE SETTINGS.
TECH NOTE:
When setting encryption you must setup both sides of the
link to have identical encryption keys. You can setup the remote unit
first and then the local unit last in order to be able to configure both
units from 1 location across the wireless link. HEX Encryption keys can
use the letters A to F, a to f and numbers 0 to9. The more random the
key the more secure the code. For 128 bit encryption (most secure)
using a HEX code takes 26 characters in the excryption key. You can
also set ASCII codes which only take 13 characters and can be any
ASCII character but we recommend a HEX code as being the most se-
cure.
a.
SSID Broadcast is set to disabled by default. We recommend that you
keep this disabled for additional security. You may also change SSID to
a personal word. SSID doesn’t need to be the same on both units. It’s
for information purposes only.
4.
CHANNELS:
The
Q-Bridge
TM
default channel is set to channel 2.
The only reason you might want to change the channel is if you experi-
ence lots of interference from local wireless systems which are operat-
ing on the same channel. To change the channel go to WIRELESS |
BASIC SETTINGS and change the channel. Both sides of the link must
be on the same channel and if setting both units from 1 location, always
set the remote unit first and the local unit last.
5.
TRANSMIT POWER (Tx Power):
Normally there wouldn’t be any
reason to change the power setting. The factory default setting is
200mW
which should be good for most applications. If you are trying to
shoot a longer link or you have some objects (trees, buildings) between
your
Q-Bridge
TM
units, then you may want to turn up the power to
250mW. If you have a shorter link you will actually get better perform-
ance if you turn down the Tx Power. This is because at close range
there is too much power and it has a tendency to overload the input
stage of the units and performance degrades. Use the following general
guideline for reference:
Power Level
Recommended Distance
100mW
<1 mile
150mW
1 to 1.5 miles
200mW
1.5 to 2 miles
250mW
2 to 4 miles
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Software Settings
-
We strongly recommend
that you create a working plug and play link before
making ANY changes to the software settings
1. There is an HTML management system built into every
Q-Bridge
TM
unit. This management system can be accessed thru the CAT5
ethernet cable connection or thru the wireless connection, so you can
manage both sides of a link from 1 location.
2. To access the
Q-Bridge
TM
units, your computer/game console must
be on the same subnet as the
Q-Bridge
TM
unit. For instance the
Q-
Bridge
TM
units come configured on subnet 192.168.1.xxx Your com-
puter/game console must be on this subnet to be able to talk to the
units. If using Windows goto MY NETWORK PLACES | VIEW NET-
WORK CONNECTIONS | LOCAL AREA CONNECTION, then click on
the SUPPORT tab to see the IP address. If your IP address starts with
192.168.1.xxx then you will be able to communicate with the
Q-
Bridge
TM
. If your address is something else like 192.168.0.xxx you will
need to first manually configure your machine’s IP address temporarily
to be on the 192.168.1.xxx subnet, access the
Q-Bridge
TM
units so
that you can change their IP address to match your original subnet,
then switch your machine back to the original settings. Before changing
any settings on your machine write down all the numbers on the SUP-
PORT tab under DETAILS. This will allow you to reset the machine
back to the original settings after making any changes. The
Q-
Bridge
TM
unit #1 comes pre-configured with IP address
192.168.1.220
and Unit #2 comes pre-configured with IP address
192.168.1.221
3.
SECURITY:
Security is pre-configured with system passwords,
128Bit encryption, SSID broadcast disabled and Mac Address verifica-
tion pre-set. This is so that you can setup a plug and play link and have
confidence that the link is secure and that your data and network is
safe. Once you feel comfortable with the system we would recommend
the following security changes:
a.
Change the access password on each side of the link by going to
PASSWORD. The factory default user name is:
PAW
and the default
password is:
pawhero.
Both password and user name are case sensi-
tive.
b.
Change the 128bit encryption code by going to WIRELESS | BRIDGE
SETTINGS | SET SECURITY . ATTENTION: The SECURITY tab under
