Data-Linc Group FastLinc FLC820G, User Manual

Page 1: ...ide I ndustrial D ata C ommunications It is essential that all instructions contained in the User Guide are followed precisely to ensure proper operation of equipment FLC820G Industrial Wireless Ethernet Modem ...

Page 2: ...T h i s P a g e I n t e n t i o n a l l y L e f t B l a n k ...

Page 3: ... Ethernet enabled device 5 Mechanical Description 5 System Configuration 6 Configure via The Web Browser 7 Defaults 7 Login 7 Information 8 Configuration 9 General 9 Security 11 Access Control 13 Parameter log 14 TCP IP 15 Statistics 16 General 16 AP Browser 17 Firmware Upgrade 18 Technical Specifications 19 Troubleshooting 20 Technical Support 21 Product Warranty 21 Return Material Authorization ...

Page 4: ... PN 161 09993 000A Oct 2006 FLC820G User s Guide ...

Page 5: ...Creates a Point to Point connection linking two LANs using 2 FLC820G modems Creates a Point to Multipoint system using 3 or more FLC820G modems External antenna connector allows for the use of high gain antennas as well as external amplifiers Fully IEEE 802 11g b compatible Transmits in the license free 2 4Ghz ISM band Seamless roaming within the 802 11 802 11b and 802 11g wireless LAN infrastruct...

Page 6: ...ceiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult Data Linc Group or an experienced radio TV technician for help RF Exposure 1 This Transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 This equipment complies with...

Page 7: ... the supplied power is acceptable If one of the two middle yellow LED s are lit then the supplied power to the FLC820G is acceptable If the top Red LED High or the bottom Green LED Low is lit then the power supplied is not acceptable Note If the High LED is lit damage to the modem can occur LAN Port The LAN port on the FLC820G is an auto sence port This feature will auto sense the connection type ...

Page 8: ...r AP with repeating mode Note To configure the FLC820G go to Configure your FLC820G Access Point w Station Adaptor s The FLC820G can be configured to work as a wireless network access point with associated station adaptors In this type of network there is one FLC820G configured as an Access Point and one or more FLC820G s configured as Station Adaptor s Typically the AP is connected a network back...

Page 9: ...he FLC820G is 192 168 0 2 The default password of the FLC820G is default Login 1 Connect your computer to the FLC820G either through a wireless or wired connection Set a fixed IP address refer to the Troubleshooting section for more help within the range of 192 168 0 X X can t be 2 to your computer 2 Launch your browser then type the FLC820G s address e g http 192 168 0 2 in the Address field of y...

Page 10: ... PN 161 09993 000A Oct 2006 FLC820G User s Guide Information The information screen shows general information about the FLC820G Mac Address Firmware Version Web UI Version Boot Version ...

Page 11: ... the FLC820G acts only as a layer 2 bridge and does not act as a DHCP server In other words it does not supply dynamic IP addresses and instead relies on the network to supply them Station Mode When configuring the FLC820G in station mode the device is now acting as a wireless client The FLC820G can connect to an AP within its range in infrastructure mode connect with another FLC820G in Client mod...

Page 12: ... This mode can be used only if you do not allow any 802 11g clients to join a network G Only Mode is compatible with 802 11g clients only This mode can be used only if you do not allow any 802 11b clients to access to the network To switch the mode select the desired mode form the pull down menu next to Mode Rate The FLC820G provides various data rate options for you to choose Data rates options i...

Page 13: ...20G to communicate with the Access Point with a more secure data protection than WEP Here you can select WPA with PSK mode to improve data security and privacy during wireless transmission The pres ent WPA supplied with this adapter is used in a pre shared key mode which does not require an authentication Radius server Authentication Type The FLC820G provides three types of authentication services...

Page 14: ...ly you may enter 26 hexadecimal digits in the range of A F a f and 0 9 e g 00112233445566778899AABBCC After entering the WEP keys in the key field select one key as the active key Alternatively you may create encryption keys automatically by using Passphrase From the Passphrase field type a char acter string and click Generate As you type the wireless adapter will use an algorithm to generate 4 ke...

Page 15: ...y wireless station to access the network Allow Any wireless station in this list attempting to access the network is allowed Deny Any wireless station in this list will be denied access To add the MAC address of each station adaptor in your network entering the MAC address in to the list then click Add To delete a MAC address from the list select the MAC address you want to delete and click Del No...

Page 16: ...er s Guide Parameter log The Parameter log item allows you to save settings to the local hard drive by clicking Save When you click the Browse button you can select the saved setting files To click Load the saved settings will be loaded back ...

Page 17: ...sign a static IP address to your FLC820G manually If you would like the FLC820G to obtain the IP address from the DHCP server on your network automatically enable the DHCP Client function Note Always remember to click Apply when making changes before exiting the FLC820G ...

Page 18: ...onitor you current connections The status page displays the following Mac Address Link Status Rate Type RX TX from Ethernet packets When the FLC820G is set to Client mode you may view the available Access Points within range The status page displays the following Link Status ESSID BSSID Channel Signal RX TX from Ethernet packets ...

Page 19: ...the Refresh button the AP Browser will reload and display available Access Points around the working environment Besides showing the BSSID of each Access Point it also displays ESSID Channel Support Rate and Capability To connect one of displayed Access Points just select the Access Point you desire and then click the Connect button to make the connection ...

Page 20: ... you can upload the latest firmware to the FLC820G You may either enter the file name in the entry field or browse the file by clicking the Browse button Then click the Apply button to begin to upgrade the process Note Do Not Disconnect until the firmware update is complete ...

Page 21: ...128 bit WEP WPA PSK Operating Modes Access Point Access Point With Repeating Station Adaptor Infrastructure Station Adaptor Ad Hoc Data Interface 10 100 BaseT RJ 45 Auto MDIX function Data Throughput Up To 20 Mbps depends on lik quality Diagnostics Web html RF Connection Statistics LEDs Power RF Link Activity Lan Link Activity DC Input Monitor Low 10 OK 22 OK High Antenna Connector Reverse Polarit...

Page 22: ...light Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties 3 Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window Set your IP address and Subnet Mask The IP Address must be within the same range as your FLC820G The IP Address of your FLC820G is 192 168 0 2 You can assign 192 168 0 100 for your computer No two computers can have the same IP Address Assign a subnet mas...

Page 23: ...d workmanship for one year from date of shipment to original user Data Linc Group will replace or repair at our option any part found to be defective Buyer must return any part claimed defective to Data Linc Group transportation prepaid Return Material Authorization If a part needs to be sent to the factory for repair contact Data Linc Group s corporate office and request a Return Mate rial Author...

Page 24: ...3 000A Oct 2006 FLC820G User s Guide Appendix A Enclosure Dimensions Note Enclosure Size Mounting Holes and Locations may change without notice contact Data Linc Group 425 882 2206 for the latest Enclosure Dimensions ...