SILEX TECHNOLOGY SX-BR-4600WAN (01) PDF MANUAL

The meanings of the warnings are as follows:

Warning (! symbol in yellow triangle): “Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

Caution (! symbol in yellow triangle): “Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in serious injury or material damage if the safety instruction is not observed.

The meanings of the symbols are as follows:

! symbol in yellow triangle: This symbol indicates the warning and caution. (Example: “Danger of the electric shock”)

Circle with a diagonal line (prohibition symbol): This symbol indicates the prohibited actions. (Example: “Disassembly is prohibited”)

Solid circle (mandatory action symbol): This symbol indicates the actions users are required to observe. (Example: “Remove the AC plug from an outlet”)

Observe the following “Warning” safety instructions:

• Do not allow physical impact. When damaged, turn off the connected devices, unplug the AC plug of SX-BR-4600WAN from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock.

• In the following cases, turn off the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of SX-BR-4600WAN from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock:

– When SX-BR-4600WAN emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot to touch.

– When foreign objects (metal, liquid, etc.) gets into SX-BR-4600WAN.

• Keep the cords and cables away from children. It may cause an electrical shock or serious injury.

• If a ground wire is supplied with your device to use with, connect it to the ground terminal in order to prevent an electrical shock. Do not connect the ground wire to gas pipe, water pipe, lighting rod or telephone ground wire. It may cause malfunction.

• Do not disassemble or modify SX-BR-4600WAN. It may cause fire, electrical shock or malfunction.

• Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor that came with SX-BR-4600WAN. It may cause fire, electrical shock or malfunction.

Observe the following “Caution” safety instructions:

• Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply. The code may be broken, which could result in fire or an electrical shock.

• When removing SX-BR-4600WAN, disconnect the AC plugs of both SX-BR-4600WAN and the other devices you are using with.

• Use the AC adaptor supplied with SX-BR-4600WAN. Other AC adaptors may cause malfunction.

• Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using SX-BR-4600WAN.

• When SX-BR-4600WAN will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of SX-BR-4600WAN and the other devices you are using with.

• Do not use or store SX-BR-4600WAN under the following conditions. It may cause malfunction:

– Locations subject to vibration or shock

– Shaky, uneven or tilted surfaces

– Locations exposed to direct sunlight

– Humid or dusty places

– Wet places (kitchen, bathroom, etc.)

– Near a heater or stove

– Locations subject to extreme changes in temperature

– Near strong electromagnetic sources (magnet, radio, wireless device, etc.)

The parts and functions are as follows:

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Back

The parts and functions are as follows:

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Bottom

Do not use SX-BR-4600WAN near the following devices or places:

– Microwave, scientific instruments, pacemaker or other medical equipment, etc.

– Licensed radio station in a factory

– Small power radio station (A non-licensed radio station)

These devices may use the same band. If you use SX-BR-4600WAN near these devices, the radio waves emitted from SX-BR-4600WAN may interfere with them.

A cellular phone, TV and radio use a different radio band than our products. Generally, if they are used near SX-BR-4600WAN, it will not cause any problems. However, when they approximate SX-BR-4600WAN, sound or image noise may occur.

SX-BR-4600WAN can connect through wood or glass, but may have troubles connecting through reinforced concrete/metal.

SX-BR-4600WAN complies with the certification of conformance to technical standards. Please pay attention to the following points:

– Please do not disassemble or remodel the product. Such action is prohibited by law.

– Please do not remove the certificate label. Using the product without a label is prohibited.

The same frequency band of SX-BR-4600WAN is used for a microwave, industry, science, medical equipment and licensed in room or low power (non-licensed) radio stations.

– Before you use SX-BR-4600WAN, check that it does not interfere with other devices.

– If interference occurs, stop using SX-BR-4600WAN or change the wireless band. Please consider to create a wall between these devices to avoid interference. Contact us for possible solution.

The meaning of the symbols on the bottom of the unit are:

– Use of 5.2GHz band (W52) and 5.3GHz band (W53) outdoors is prohibited by the radio regulations. Use only W56 channels then.

– SX-BR-4600WAN does not support Ad hoc mode at 5GHz band. Please use it in Infrastructure mode then.

By default, the operating mode is set to Single-Client Mode. The operating mode can be configured on the Web configuration interface which can be accessed when the SX-BR-4600WAN operates in Configuration Mode.

Use Single Client Mode when you connect a single non-wireless device to the SX-BR-4600WAN. The MAC address and IP address of the connected device are used for wireless LAN connection.

Important points (TIP):

– Only one device can be connected to a LAN port.

– The following actions are treated as an error. If one of these occurs, the bridge function will abort:

– Connecting multiple devices to a LAN port using a HUB

– Changing the device connected to a LAN port to the other device while SX-BR-4600WAN is running.

– If the connection is lost on a LAN port while communication is in progress, wireless bridging will be disabled until it is reconnected.

– The devices with multiple MAC addresses cannot be used (e.g. PC with a load balancing feature, etc).

– Due to restrictions of the protocols, “View full map” of “Network and Sharing Center” is not fully supported on Windows Vista / 7.

Use Multi-Client Mode when you connect multiple non-wireless devices to SX-BR-4600WAN. By using a HUB on the LAN port, up to 16 devices can be connected. For wireless connection, the MAC address of SX-BR-4600WAN and IP addresses of the connected devices will be used.

Important points (TIP):

– The devices with multiple MAC addresses cannot be used (e.g. PC with a load balancing feature, etc).

– SX-BR-4600WAN bridges TCP/IP(IPv4 and IPv6) only. Other protocols are not supported.

– SX-BR-4600WAN does not support bridging the following IPv6 packets:

– Inverse Neighbor Advertisement

– Fragment Header

– Authentication Header

– Encapsulating Security Payload

In the “Easy Configuration Using Configuration Mode” method, only “SSID” and “Network Key” are typically needed to connect to a wireless LAN. However, further configuration is required in the following cases:

– Access Point is operating in a stealth mode.

– Access Point is using the Shared authentication.

– Access Point is using the Open authentication and the WEP key index other than “1”.

– Too many wireless networks are active (up to 32 wireless networks can be shown by SX-BR-4600WAN).

For wireless configuration using WPS (PIN Code):

– An Access Point supporting WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is required.

– Two PCs are required for this configuration; one for the SX-BR-4600WAN (to get the PIN code from its Web configuration interface) and the other one for your Access Point (to enter the PIN code).

You need to get the necessary setting information of your Access Point beforehand. The same wireless settings must be configured for both SX-BR-4600WAN and your Access Point.

If you plan to configure using WPS, you will not have to get this wireless setting information.

Important Pre-checks (TIP):

– The wireless setting information is specific to your network. For how to confirm each setting, refer to the operation manual that came with your router or contact the manufacturer.

– Depending on your Access Point, WPS may need to be enabled manually.

– If a security feature such as MAC Address filtering is enabled on your Access Point, change the setting so that SX-BR-4600WAN can communicate with your Access Point.

– For IEEE802.1X authentication, refer to section 5-2. IEEE802.1X Authentication in the user guide.

1. Connect SX-BR-4600WAN and the PC (to use for setup) using a network cable.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to SX-BR-4600WAN, and the AC adaptor’s plug to an electrical outlet.

3. When the POWER LED on top of SX-BR-4600WAN turns on, press and hold the push switch on the front. Release the push switch when the WLAN LED and STATUS LED start blinking together (it may take 20sec until blinking). SX-BR-4600WAN will start operating in the Configuration Mode and you will be ready to configure SX-BR-4600WAN from the PC.

Before starting, ensure the PC and SX-BR-4600WAN can communicate properly. Confirm an IP address is correctly configured on the PC. If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it. If a static IP address is set to the PC, the Web configuration interface may not be displayed if an IP address of a different segment is entered or if DNS/NetBIOS is disabled for URL access.

1. Start a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc) on the PC you are using for the setup. The Web page of SX-BR-4600WAN is displayed.

– If the Web page is not displayed, enter “http://silex” in the address bar of the Web browser and press the Enter key.

– If a password is set to SX-BR-4600WAN, the password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. By default, the password entry screen is not displayed.

2. In the Web configuration interface, under “Easy Configuration”:

a. Select the Access Point from the Wireless Network List. You can click “Search Wireless Networks” to refresh the list.

b. Enter the WEP key or Shared Key for the Network Key.

c. If you need to connect multiple network devices using an Ethernet HUB, click “Advanced Configuration” and select “Multi-Client Mode” for Client Mode.

d. Click Submit.

3. When the completion message is displayed on the Web configuration interface (“Wireless LAN configuration is complete. This product is being rebooted.”), finish the Web browser. The configuration has been completed. After rebooting, the product will run in “Normal Mode”.

– If the Access Point is operating in a stealth mode, it is not displayed at Wireless Network List. In such a case, click Detailed Configuration on the top, enter the detailed setting information of the Access Point and click Submit. For details on each setting, please refer to the HELP on Web configuration interface.

– To use the IEEE802.1X authentication, click the Detailed Configuration on the top, enter the detailed setting information of the Access Point and click Submit. For details on each setting, please refer to the HELP on Web configuration interface.

– Up to 32 Access Points can be displayed at Wireless Network List.

– If the Access Point you wish to connect is not displayed in the list, you may have reached the maximum number of wireless devices that SX-BR-4600WAN can detect and show in the list. In that case, use the SSID filter to display the necessary Access Point only.

To use the SSID filter, click the Detailed Configuration on the top, enter the SSID of the Access Point you wish to connect, select ON at SSID Filter and click Submit. The SSID filter will become active after the PC is restarted (this likely means the SX-BR-4600WAN device, not the PC). The example image shows “Operating Mode”, “SSID”, and “SSID Filter” under “Wireless LAN Basic Configuration”.

If you wish to bridge the PC used for configuration wirelessly, restart that PC.

To bridge another non-wireless device:

1. Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly. If the SX-BR-4600WAN was connected to a PC for configuration, turn off both SX-BR-4600WAN and the PC, then remove the SX-BR-4600WAN from the PC.

2. Connect the SX-BR-4600WAN to the non-wireless device using a network cable. The connection method will vary depending on the operating mode:

– Single Client Mode: Connect the LAN port of the SX-BR-4600WAN directly to the LAN port of the single non-wireless device (e.g., a printer).

– Multi-Client Mode: Connect the LAN port of the SX-BR-4600WAN to a HUB, and then connect your multiple non-wireless devices (e.g., printer, monitoring camera) to the HUB.

3. Connect the AC adaptor to the SX-BR-4600WAN and the AC plug to the outlet.

4. Turn on the non-wireless device connected to the SX-BR-4600WAN. (Note: When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN first. Do not press the push switch then.)

During the MAC address resolution, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED on the SX-BR-4600WAN will flash alternately. When it is finished, the SX-BR-4600WAN will be ready to use. You can use the non-wireless device over a wireless network.

Depending on the non-wireless device you have connected, further network settings may need to be configured on that device. In such a case, please configure it according to its operating manual.

– Please check that the Access Point supporting WPS is installed on your network.

– This configuration method is not available if the Access Point is operating in a stealth mode.

– To ensure proper communication during this configuration, please temporarily move the SX-BR-4600WAN closer to the Access Point.

– The WPS feature may need to be enabled on your Access Point manually. For details, see the operating manual that came with your Access Point.

– If a security feature such as MAC address filtering is enabled on your Access Point, disable it temporarily.

– If the SSID filter is enabled on the SX-BR-4600WAN, this configuration method cannot be used. To disable the SSID filter, turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and change the setting, or otherwise, initialize the SX-BR-4600WAN.

– To connect multiple devices using a HUB, use Multi-Client Mode. See 5-1. Configuration Mode in the user guide to change the operating mode.

Initial Setup:

– By default, the operating mode is set to Single Client Mode. If your SX-BR-4600WAN is in Single Client Mode, you need to connect a non-wireless device to it to start the configuration. If it’s in Multi-Client Mode, you do not have to connect a non-wireless device and can start from step 2 below.

1. If in Single Client Mode: Turn off the non-wireless device you wish to use wirelessly and connect the SX-BR-4600WAN to it using a network cable.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the SX-BR-4600WAN and the AC plug to the outlet.

3. Turn on the non-wireless device connected to the SX-BR-4600WAN (if applicable). During the MAC address resolution, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will flash alternately. When it is finished, the SX-BR-4600WAN will be ready for configuration using WPS. (Note: Turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN first, then the non-wireless device. Do not press the push switch at this stage.)

WPS Configuration Steps:

4. Press the WPS button on your Access Point. Confirm that your Access Point is ready for a wireless connection to be made. (Note: The name, position, and shape of the WPS button differ per Access Point. Please use only one Access Point for connection.)

5. Press and hold the push switch on the SX-BR-4600WAN. The WLAN LED and STATUS LED will start to blink together. When the WLAN LED blinks while the STATUS LED turns off, release the push switch (it may take 15 sec until the STATUS LED turns off after the WLAN and STATUS LEDs blink together).

6. The SX-BR-4600WAN and the Access Point will start to communicate with each other. When the configuration finishes successfully, the STATUS LED turns on or blinks. (Note: It may take up to 2 min. If it fails, the WLAN LED will flash rapidly for 10 sec. In case of failure, review instructions and start from step 4 again.)

After the SX-BR-4600WAN and Access Point attempt to communicate during WPS configuration:

– Success: The STATUS LED turns on or blinks.

– Failure: The (WLAN) LED flashes rapidly. (The image shows the power LED as steady, WLAN LED flashing rapidly, and STATUS LED off for failure state).

– If you plan to use SX-BR-4600WAN in Single Client Mode, you can keep using the connected non-wireless device wirelessly.

– To replace it with another non-wireless device (still in Single Client Mode), turn off the SX-BR-4600WAN, replace the connected non-wireless device, and then follow the general steps for connecting a non-wireless device.

– To change the operating mode (e.g., to Multi-Client Mode), start the SX-BR-4600WAN in configuration mode. For details, refer to section 5-1. Configuration Mode in the user guide.

Wi-Fi Direct is one of the wireless LAN standards which allows a direct access to the wireless device without using an Access Point or Internet.

– Provides a wireless connection even when an Access Point is not installed to network.

– As WPS is used for wireless configuration, the security settings such as authentication, encryption, etc. are not necessary.

– The Wi-Fi Direct feature provides a wireless connection only. You may need a separate utility to use or control the connected device.

– In Windows 7 or newer, a separate utility is required to connect using Wi-Fi Direct.

– Android 4.0 or newer supports the wireless connection using Wi-Fi Direct.

– For Wi-Fi Direct, WPA2 authentication and encryption can be configured easier than the Ad hoc mode setting.

The wireless settings can be configured easily using the PIN code when your Access Point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). The process involves checking the PIN code on the SX-BR-4600WAN and entering it into the Access Point’s configuration interface.

– Please check that the Access Point supporting WPS is installed on your network.

– This configuration method is not available if the Access Point is operating in a stealth mode.

– To ensure proper communication during this configuration, please temporarily move the SX-BR-4600WAN closer to the Access Point.

– The WPS feature may need to be enabled on your Access Point manually. For details, see the operating manual that came with your Access Point.

– If a security feature such as MAC address filtering is enabled on your Access Point, disable it temporarily.

– If the SSID filter is enabled on the SX-BR-4600WAN, this configuration method cannot be used. To disable the SSID filter, turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and change the setting, or otherwise, initialize the SX-BR-4600WAN.

– To connect multiple devices using a HUB, use Multi-Client Mode. See 5-1. Configuration Mode to change the operating mode.

1. Connect SX-BR-4600WAN and the PC (to use for setup) using a network cable.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to SX-BR-4600WAN, and the AC adaptor’s plug to an electrical outlet.

3. When the POWER LED on top of SX-BR-4600WAN turns on, press and hold the push switch on the front. Release the push switch when the WLAN LED and STATUS LED start blinking together (it may take 20sec until blinking). SX-BR-4600WAN will start operating in the Configuration Mode and you will be ready to configure SX-BR-4600WAN from the PC.

Tips for starting configuration:

– The PC and SX-BR-4600WAN need to communicate each other properly.

– Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC.

– If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.

1. Start a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc) on the PC you are using for the setup. The Web page of SX-BR-4600WAN is displayed.

– If the Web page is not displayed, enter “http://silex” in the address bar of the Web browser and press the Enter key.

– If a password is set to SX-BR-4600WAN, a password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. The password entry screen is not displayed at the initial setup.

2. In the Web configuration interface, click Wireless LAN Configuration – WPS Configuration and check the PIN code. Keep this screen displayed as it will be used again at Configuration in the next page. Do not click the WPS Execution button yet.

– To change the PIN code, click the Generate PIN button. A new PIN code will be generated automatically.

Tips for starting configuration:

– Confirm that an IP Address is correctly configured to the PC.

– If a wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it.

– If a static IP address is set to the PC, the Web configuration interface cannot be displayed if an IP address of a different segment is entered in the address bar when the default gateway address is not configured to the PC, or if a URL is entered when name resolution is disabled.

1. Access the Web configuration interface of the Access Point using a Web browser on your PC. Enter the PIN code (obtained from the SX-BR-4600WAN’s WPS Configuration page) and start the WPS connection from the Access Point.

– The method to enter the PIN code on the Access Point will differ depending on each Access Point. For details, refer to the operating manual that came with your Access Point.

2. Go back to the WPS Configuration page of the SX-BR-4600WAN and click the WPS Execution button.

– If WPS is started on the SX-BR-4600WAN earlier than the Access Point, the configuration may fail.

3. The SX-BR-4600WAN and the Access Point will start to communicate. The wireless configuration is successfully completed when the STATUS LED on the SX-BR-4600WAN turns on or blinks.

– If it fails, the WLAN LED flashes rapidly.

– It may take up to 2 min to finish the wireless configuration depending on your environment.

– If the wireless configuration failed, the WLAN LED will flash rapidly for 10 sec. In such a case, read the instructions carefully and start from step 1 again.

– To change the PIN code, see “Checking a PIN Code”.

If you plan to use the PC wirelessly (the one you have been using for this configuration), restart the PC. To use other non-wireless devices wirelessly:

1. Turn off the non-wireless device that you wish to use wirelessly and connect the SX-BR-4600WAN to it using a network cable. The connection method will vary for each operating mode:

– How to Connect in Single Client Mode: Connect the SX-BR-4600WAN directly to the printer (or other single device) with a LAN cable.

– How to Connect in Multi-Client Mode: Connect the SX-BR-4600WAN to a HUB with a LAN cable. Then connect devices like a printer or monitoring camera to the HUB.

– For details on each operating mode, refer to 3.1 Operating Mode.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the SX-BR-4600WAN and the AC plug to the outlet.

3. Turn on the non-wireless device connected to the SX-BR-4600WAN. During the MAC address resolution, the WLAN LED and STATUS LED will flash alternately. When the LED status has changed from it, the SX-BR-4600WAN will be ready to use. You can use the non-wireless device over a wireless network.

– Depending on the non-wireless device you have connected, further network settings may need to be configured on that device. In such a case, please configure it according to the operating manual that came with your device.

– When you turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN and your non-wireless device, be sure to turn on the SX-BR-4600WAN first. Do not press the push switch then.

The Configuration Mode is used when you access the Web configuration interface of SX-BR-4600WAN. In the Web configuration interface, each setting can be configured.

First, start the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode (see “How do I start the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode?”).

Then, start a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc) on the PC you are using for the setup. The Web configuration interface of SX-BR-4600WAN is displayed. In the Web configuration interface, the operating mode, wireless setting, etc. can be changed.

– If the Web page is not displayed, enter “http://silex” in the address bar of the Web browser and press the Enter key.

– If a password is set to SX-BR-4600WAN, the password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. By default, the password entry screen is not displayed.

– SX-BR-4600WAN needs to be restarted for changes to take effect.

SX-BR-4600WAN supports IEEE802.1X authentication. To use IEEE802.1X authentication, a RADIUS server is needed.

Network Configuration: Connect the SX-BR-4600WAN to a network. The RADIUS server identifies the reliability of SX-BR-4600WAN as an authentication host, while SX-BR-4600WAN identifies the reliability of RADIUS server as an authentication client to identify the reliability of the network to connect to.

When using the authentication method that requires a certificate, get the necessary certificate issued by the certificate authority and import it to the SX-BR-4600WAN.

To use this function, register the MAC address of non-wireless device with SX-BR-4600WAN. The reliability of non-wireless devices connected to SX-BR-4600WAN is identified using the MAC address filtering.

IEEE802.1X authentication is supported only for wireless network.

(1) User name and password to access the RADIUS server: To access the RADIUS server, the user name and password are required. Also, when using the authentication method that requires a certificate, the certificate file will be needed.

(2) MAC address of the non-wireless device: SX-BR-4600WAN allows bridging only for those with the registered MAC address. The MAC address information is required to allow them to be bridged using SX-BR-4600WAN.

SX-BR-4600WAN supports the following IEEE802.1X authentication methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST, LEAP. In the Web configuration interface of SX-BR-4600WAN, select ON at IEEE802.1X Authentication and select the authentication mode at IEEE802.1X Authentication Type.

When using an authentication mode which uses a certificate, get the necessary certificate issued from the certificate authority and import it to the SX-BR-4600WAN.

The certificate supports the standards as follows:

Certificate Saving Format:

To use the authentication method that requires a certificate, import the certificate file.

1. In the Web configuration interface of the SX-BR-4600WAN, click Wireless LAN Configuration – Detailed Configuration.

In the Detailed Configuration page, enter the settings for the IEEE802.1X authentication and the MAC address of the non-wireless device you want to use wirelessly, and click Submit. Settings will vary depending on the IEEE802.1X authentication mode you select.

Tip: When IEEE802.1X authentication is used, access from non-wireless devices needs to be restricted. The SX-BR-4600WAN bridges only devices whose MAC address is registered to Network Device Address. Check the MAC address of the non-wireless device to bridge and register it to Network Device Address. Configure this even for Single Client Mode. In Multi-Client Mode, register MAC addresses of all connected non-wireless devices (up to 16).

Note: When the MAC address is registered to Network Device Address of Advanced Configuration page, such setting will automatically take effect. The following MAC addresses cannot be used: Broadcast address, Multicast address, address composed of 12 zeros, Duplicated address (in Multi-Client Mode).

2. A message will be displayed after the setting is updated. When a certificate will be used for the selected authentication mode, click OK. When not, click Cancel and go on to step 5.

Note: If Cancel is clicked, the SX-BR-4600WAN will be restarted.

3. In the certificate configuration page, click Browse to specify the certificate file to use. After the certificate file is specified, click Submit. The certificate will differ depending on the IEEE802.1X authentication mode you select (Client Certificate, CA Certificate, PAC File).

Certificate usage:

– Client Certificate: Necessary for EAP-TLS.

– CA Certificate: Necessary for EAP-TLS. For EAP-TTLS/PEAP, necessary when server certificate verification is ON (*1).

– PAC File: For EAP-FAST, necessary when PAC file auto-distribution is OFF (*2).

4. After the certificate is registered, a message is displayed. Click Cancel.

Note: To continue the configuration, click OK. If OK is clicked, the SX-BR-4600WAN will not be restarted.

5. The SX-BR-4600WAN will be restarted and the IEEE802.1X authentication will take effect.

Turn off the SX-BR-4600WAN and connect it to the non-wireless device using a LAN cable. Refer to “Connecting Non-wireless Devices” for details.

To use Wi-Fi Direct, connect the SX-BR-4600WAN to a network as shown in the manual. You do not have to prepare an Access Point as well as configure the security settings such as authentication, encryption, etc. Up to 4 devices can be connected if Wi-Fi Direct is used.

For example, a tablet device with Wi-Fi Direct support can connect directly to the SX-BR-4600WAN, which is connected to a non-wireless device like a printer.

Tip:

– The Wi-Fi Direct feature provides a wireless connection only. You may need a separate utility to use and control the connected device.

– To use Wi-Fi Direct, set the client mode to Single Client Mode. This feature cannot be used in Multi-Client Mode.

Note: For details on Wi-Fi Direct, refer to A-3. What is the Wi-Fi Direct?.

In Concurrent Mode, the wireless connection is available both from Wi-Fi Direct connection and Access Point. If Wi-Fi Direct is used, you can access the non-wireless device connected to SX-BR-4600WAN without using the Access Point. As users are not allowed to fully access your network and it is impossible for the users to connect to the Access Point via SX-BR-4600WAN, you can establish a secured network.

Tip: The Wi-Fi Direct cannot be used in Concurrent Mode in the following cases:

– A wireless connection is not established on the Access Point.

– 802.11b is used by the Access Point.

– W53 or W56 channels are used by the Access Point.

– Ad hoc is used as a wireless mode on the SX-BR-4600WAN.

The Wi-Fi Direct setting can be configured from the Web configuration interface of SX-BR-4600WAN.

1. Start the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser.

Note: If you are planning to use SX-BR-4600WAN in Concurrent Mode, you can use WPS to configure wireless setting for an Access Point.

2. From the left menu on the Web configuration interface, click Wireless LAN Configuration – Wi-Fi Direct Configuration.

In the page displayed, configure each setting and click Submit.

– Wi-Fi Direct Function: Set to ON.

– Device Name: e.g., P2PSX112233.

– Concurrent Mode: Set to OFF (or ON if needed).

Note: If you are using the SX-BR-4600WAN in Multi-Client Mode, Wi-Fi Direct cannot be used. Select Single Client Mode for Client Mode at Advanced Configuration page. The Device Name is a name to be displayed on the device which waits for the Wi-Fi Direct connection.

3. Click OK to the message “The configuration has been saved. Do you want to reboot this product?”.

Note: To continue the configuration, click Cancel. If Cancel is clicked, the SX-BR-4600WAN will not restart.

4. After SX-BR-4600WAN is restarted, the Wi-Fi Direct feature will turn on.

The Wi-Fi Direct setting has been completed. Turn off SX-BR-4600WAN and connect a non-wireless device to it using a network cable. For details, refer to Connecting Non-wireless Devices.

In order to connect the SX-BR-4600WAN using Wi-Fi Direct, a device that supports Wi-Fi Direct is required (e.g. tablet device).

1. Search for the SX-BR-4600WAN from a device you want to connect using Wi-Fi Direct.

2. Send a connection request from the device to SX-BR-4600WAN.

3. Allow the connection request on SX-BR-4600WAN.

4. Check the result on the device.

Tip:

– Move closer to SX-BR-4600WAN as you will be required to use the push switch on it.

– The Wi-Fi Direct feature of SX-BR-4600WAN allows connecting only the device who has sent a connection request. It is not possible to search or specify the wireless device from the SX-BR-4600WAN side.

– SX-BR-4600WAN is not able to connect a device if it is already connected using Wi-Fi Direct. Make sure that the device you want to connect is not currently connected by Wi-Fi Direct.

Note:

– For details on Wi-Fi Direct, refer to A-3. What is the Wi-Fi Direct?.

– Up to 4 devices can be connected using Wi-Fi Direct.

The following instructions use a tablet device (with Android 5.0.2) which supports Wi-Fi Direct as an example.

1. On a tablet device, tap Settings – Wi-Fi. In the Wi-Fi setting screen, tap Advanced from the menu on top right.

2. In the advanced setting screen, tap Wi-Fi Direct.

3. The search result for Wi-Fi Direct is displayed. SX-BR-4600WAN is displayed by its device name and is marked with “Available” when it is ready to connect. Tap the SX-BR-4600WAN to send a connection request to. After the connection request is sent, the status will change to “Invited”.

Note:

– SX-BR-4600WAN is displayed by its device name configured at the Wi-Fi Direct setting.

– If SX-BR-4600WAN is not found, check the SX-BR-4600WAN settings or check that the SX-BR-4600WAN has not already been connected using Wi-Fi Direct.

4. Press the push switch on the SX-BR-4600WAN to connect using Wi-Fi Direct. The WLAN LED blinks twice after the push switch is pressed when the connection request is present.

Note:

– If the WLAN LED does not blink, the SX-BR-4600WAN may not have received the connection request. Go back to step 2 (send connection request) to check that you have selected the SX-BR-4600WAN correctly.

– Release the push switch shortly after you pressed it. If the push switch is pressed for 5 sec or more, the wireless configuration using WPS will turn on.

5. When “Connected” is displayed under the device name of SX-BR-4600WAN on the tablet device, the Wi-Fi Direct connection is successfully established. In case the connection failed, the device name of the SX-BR-4600WAN will disappear from the list. In such a case, tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to discover SX-BR-4600WAN again and start from step 2 (send connection request).

1. Unplug the AC adaptor of SX-BR-4600WAN from the outlet.

2. Plug the AC adaptor back into the outlet.

3. When the POWER LED turns to Orange, the restart is completed. After the restart, the SX-BR-4600WAN will start in a normal mode.

1. Start the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser.

2. From the left menu on the Web configuration interface, click Maintenance – Restart. In the page displayed, click Yes.

3. When the POWER LED turns to Orange after all LEDs turn off, the restart is completed. After the restart, the SX-BR-4600WAN will start in a normal mode.

1. Unplug the AC adaptor of SX-BR-4600WAN from the outlet.

2. Press and hold the push switch on the front while inserting the AC adaptor back into the electrical outlet. When the Link LED on the LAN port turns to Green, the factory default configuration is completed. Release the push switch then.

1. Start the SX-BR-4600WAN in Configuration Mode and login to the Web configuration interface using your Web browser.

2. From the left menu on the Web page, click Maintenance – Initialize System Configuration. In the page displayed, click Yes.

3. After the factory default configuration is completed, the SX-BR-4600WAN will automatically restart. (The POWER LED will be ON).

The latest firmware file can be downloaded. The current firmware version can be identified at the bottom left of the Web configuration interface.

1. Access the specified website (USA: http://www.silexamerica.com/, Europe: http://www.silexeurope.com/).

2. Go to the support section and download the firmware file.

For how to upload the firmware file to SX-BR-4600WAN, refer to the firmware update procedure sheet file contained in the firmware file you download.

Operating Mode

SSID

SSID Filter

Channel

Network Authentication

IEEE802.1X Authentication

WEP

Key Index

WEP Key1-4

Encryption Mode

Pre-Shared Key

User Name in IEEE802.1X

Password

Device Filter

Network Device Address

PIN Code

WPS Execution

Wi-Fi Direct Function

Device Name

Concurrent Mode

LAN Interface

Network Device Address

Client Mode

IEEE 802.11g Ad hoc Mode

DHCP

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

Time before turning into Configuration Mode

Time before starting WPS

Certificate File

Password

Certificate File

PAC File

Password

The Access Point may not be active.

Solution: Please check that the Access Point is operating correctly.

The Access Point may be operating in a stealth mode.

Solution: Configure the detailed settings of the wireless network at Detailed Configuration of the Web configuration interface to connect to the Access Point. Remember that Access Points operating in a stealth mode will not be displayed in the list.

Too many wireless devices may be operating, exceeding the maximum number of devices the SX-BR-4600WAN can show on (up to 32 devices).

Solution: Up to 32 wireless devices can be displayed at Wireless Network List. To show your Access Point in the list, use SSID Filter so that only the specified networks are displayed there. Even when the Access Point is not displayed in the list, it can be connected by configuring the wireless settings at Detailed Configuration of the Web configuration interface.

The WPS feature may be disabled on the Access Point.

Solution: Check that the Access Point supports the WPS feature. Depending on the Access Point, you may need to manually enable the WPS feature. For details, see the operating manual that came with your Access Point.

The SSID Filter may be enabled on the SX-BR-4600WAN.

Solution: Disable the SSID Filter at Detailed Configuration of the Web configuration interface. If the SSID Filter is enabled, configuration using WPS does not work.

The bridge feature may be aborted as the non-wireless device is unplugged and changed to the other device on the LAN port.

Solution: Restart the SX-BR-4600WAN. In Single Client Mode, if the non-wireless device is unplugged and changed to the other device, SX-BR-4600WAN will abort bridging of that device, taking such occurrence as an error. Also, when the MAC address filtering is used to restrict the devices to bridge, you will need to change the setting registered to Network Device Address. This error does not occur in Multi-Client Mode. The restart is not required then.

Several devices may have been connected to the SX-BR-4600WAN using a HUB, though it is operating in Single Client Mode.

Solution: In Single Client Mode, connect only one device to the LAN port of SX-BR-4600WAN. To use several devices, use Multi-Client Mode.

The SX-BR-4600WAN or non-wireless device may not be operating correctly.

Solution: Please check the LED status on SX-BR-4600WAN. Please also check that the non-wireless device is properly powered on.

The connection may be restricted by the MAC address filtering on SX-BR-4600WAN.

Solution: See the setting at Network Device Address to check that access of the connected device is not restricted by the MAC address filtering.

The connection may be timed out.

Solution: If the connected non-wireless device is idle and no communication occurs from it for 5 mins, SX-BR-4600WAN automatically cuts a link with it. To recover the communication, try to do anything that can cause communication packets on the non-wireless device. For the connection not to be timed out again, it is recommended to disable the sleep mode on the non-wireless device.

(Example) If the connected non-wireless device is a printer and the printer has turned into a sleep mode, printing will become unavailable as SX-BR-4600WAN will disconnect a link with the printer. To get printing ready again, wake up the printer from a sleep mode using the control panel on it to make a communication from the printer to SX-BR-4600WAN.

It is impossible to delete the imported certificate only.

Solution: To delete the imported certificate, initialize the SX-BR-4600WAN.

NOTE: The imported certificate is validated only when it is used. Even if you keep the certificate, it has no impact on the authentication process since the imported certificate is used only with the compatible authentication method.

You may have reached the maximum number of devices that can be connected using Wi-Fi Direct.

Solution: Up to 4 devices can be connected to SX-BR-4600WAN using Wi-Fi Direct. When finished using the non-wireless device over the Wi-Fi Direct connection, please cut off that connection. Check if the Wi-Fi Direct connection is available to SX-BR-4600WAN using any applications that you can see the Wi-Fi Direct connection status with.

The Wi-Fi Direct connection may have been cut off as a result that the other device has connected to SX-BR-4600WAN using Wi-Fi Direct.

Solution: Try reconnecting to SX-BR-4600WAN using Wi-Fi Direct. In a certain environment, the Wi-Fi Direct connection could be cut off when other device is trying to connect to SX-BR-4600WAN using Wi-Fi Direct.