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245U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem User Manual
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Rev Version 2.24
After changes are made to Network Configuration, it is important to save the configuration by clicking Save
Changes or by selecting Save Changes and Reset.
Network Settings Webpage Fields
Operating Mode
Used to select Access Point (Infrastructure), Client (Infrastructure). By default
this is set to Client.
System Address (ESSID)
A 245U-E wireless network comprises modules with the same system address.
Only modules with the same system address will communicate with each
other. The system address is a text string 1 to 31 characters long. Select a text
string which identifies your system.
Desired BSSID
To force a client/station to always connect to the same access point, enter
the MAC address of that access point in the Desired BSSID field. Note that the
ESSID of the access point must also match the configured ESSID of the client.
Radio Encryption
Select the desired radio encryption level. The encryption key, passphrase and
other security information is entered on the Security menu. See “3.7 Security
Menu” for details.
Region
Select from the list of regions, Global, AU, EU, NZ & US. Changing the Region
will reload the allowable Transmit Power and Channel settings for this radio.
Failure to correctly set the region on this product may breach loacl regulatios,
if unsure set the region to Global.
Tranmit Power Level
This allows adjustment of the radio power. Do not set the radio power above
the allowed setting for your country. You can reduce the power for short range
applications or to allow the use of high gain transmitter antennas while still
complying with the emission requirements of your country
Channel (AP Only)
The 245U-E-G radio channels 1 to 13 (depending on country) may be
configured at the access point. See “3.1 Selecting a Channel.” The 245U-E -A
radio channels can be individually set (access point only; client ignores the
selection), or left on Auto (default). Select the appropriate U-NII groups (1,
2, 3, or 4), each having its own group of channels, maximum power, and DFS
selection. The default radio channel for both A and G models is Auto. When
set to Auto, on startup the module will scan all available and selected channel
groups (country dependent) and pick the quietest channel.
Device Mode
Used to select Bridge or Router mode. By default this is set to Bridge. If VLAN
is enabled, the Device Mode will indicate “VLAN” and the IP address and
netmask will only be editable from the VLAN page.
Bridge STP
Checking this box enables Spanning Tree Protocol in bridged networks.
See “3.5 Spanning Tree Algorithm” for details.
Obtain IP Address
Automatically
Selecting this option enables DHCP client on the 245U-E. A DHCP client
requests its IP address from a DHCP server which assigns the IP address
automatically. For more information, see “3.21 DHCP Server Configuration.” By
default this option is not selected.
