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Chapter 1  Introduction 

The FastLinc 810E Industrial Wireless Ethernet Modem is specially designed for 
Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint wireless applications, offering system-wide 
connections between PLC’s at a speed of up to 11Mbps over the air data rate.  Fully 
compliant with IEEE802.11b standard, the FastLinc 810E Modem provides powerful features 
such as the Windows-based configuration utility, MAC address filtering, WEP security and 
more.

 

1-1 Features and Benefits 

 

Creates a Point-to-Point connection linking two LANs, using 2 FastLinc 810E Modems. 

 

Creates a Point-to-Multipoint system using three or more FastLinc 810E Modems. 

 

External antenna allows for the use high gain antennas. 

 

With an over the air data rate of 11Mbps and 5.5Mbps, the system is faster than an E1/T1 
data link. 

 

Fully IEEE 802.11b compatible.     

 

Transmits in the unlicensed 2.4Ghz ISM band. 

 

Seamless roaming within the 802.11 & 802.11b wireless LAN infrastructure. 

 

Provides user authentication to enforce tight security. 

 

MAC address control for enhanced security 

 

Easy to install and configure. 

 

Provides Window-based configuration utility. 

 

Industrial rugged-ized enclosure provides protection in harsh environments. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for 810E

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Page 2: ...er 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 Conne...

Page 3: ...Requirements 3 2 3 Mechanical Description 4 2 4 Hardware Installation 5 Chapter 3 Configuring the FastLinc 810E Modem 6 3 1 Using the FastLinc 810E Modem Utility 6 3 2 Using the Web Management 18 3 3...

Page 4: ...o Point connection linking two LANs using 2 FastLinc 810E Modems Creates a Point to Multipoint system using three or more FastLinc 810E Modems External antenna allows for the use high gain antennas Wi...

Page 5: ...810E Server Workstation Workstation Workstation PLC Point to multipoint High Speed Wireless Network Link Wireless Bridge Mode Bridge Bridge Bridge Wireless Infrastructure with Stations Attaching to a...

Page 6: ...Wireless Ethernet Modem x 1 Operation manual x 1 Power Adapter x 1 Configuration utility software x 1 If any of the above items are not included or damaged please contact Data Linc Group for support 2...

Page 7: ...r plugs into the socket labeled 12VDC Ethernet Ports You may connect the FastLinc 810E Modem either to a hub or a PC Please note that use the cross over cable when you desire to connect the Modem to a...

Page 8: ...tations within the line of sight Obstructions may impede performance of the FastLinc 810E Modem Connect the Ethernet Cable The FastLinc 810E Modem supports 10 100M Ethernet connection Attach your UTP...

Page 9: ...Installed on your Windows 95 98 NT ME 2000 desktop computer the Windows based utility provides a user friendly interface The utility enables you to configure all of your FastLinc 810E s on the network...

Page 10: ...see the basic information of the FastLinc 810E such as MAC Address Frequency Domain and Firmware Version MAC Address It is a hardware identification number that distinguishes the unit from others You...

Page 11: ...cs tab contains three of the following items for you to monitor the Ethernet and Wireless network traffic Ethernet You may monitor the TX RX on the wired network Wireless You may monitor the TX RX of...

Page 12: ...WEP encryption errors Transmit Deferred Transmission The number of packets that have deferred transmission due to the fact that the medium is busy Retry Limit Exceed The number of packets that are not...

Page 13: ...5 following items for you to make changes for the FastLinc 810E General AP name In this entry field you may enter any name This will enable you to manage your FastLinc 810Es with more ease if you hav...

Page 14: ...over 10base T cable and it is able to access the network via the Access Point AP Station Adapter Ad Hoc SAA Served as a wireless station Ad Hoc Connecting to a PC with a cross over 10base T cable the...

Page 15: ...usly at the FastLinc 810E The collision will most certainly result in a loss of messages for both stations Thus the RTS Threshold mechanism will provide the solution to prevent data collisions When th...

Page 16: ...Administration You may change the default password by entering the new password Enter the new password in the Confirm Change field to make the new setting take affect 13...

Page 17: ...the WEP encryption item pull down the menu and it will list three options Disable Allows wireless adapters communicate with FastLinc 810Es without any data encryption WEP40 Requires wireless stations...

Page 18: ...be set up exactly the same on the FastLinc 810Es as they are on the wireless client stations If you use Key 1 on the FastLinc 810E and the value is e g MyCar the same must be assigned to Key 1 for al...

Page 19: ...Control With the Access Control Table enabled you can authorize wireless units to access the FastLinc 810E by identifying the MAC address of the wireless devices that are allowed access to transmit da...

Page 20: ...to change the entries in the table if you enter the incorrect MAC address Remove to remove MAC addresses one at a time Clear to remove all MAC addresses in the table Import to import an existing Acces...

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