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CB3000 Client Bridge
Users Guide

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Summary

About This Guide

Introduction to CB3000

Provides configuration and setup information for the CB3000 model client bridge.

Document Conventions

Explains the notation used within the document, such as NOTE and CAUTION.

Notational Conventions

Details the use of italics and bullets for highlighting and organizing text.

Service Information

Provides instructions for contacting Symbol Customer Support for troubleshooting and servicing.

Chapter 1 Introduction

General Overview of CB3000

Provides a high-level introduction to the CB3000 Client Bridge and its role.

Within the Network

Explains how the CB3000 establishes communication within a wireless network.

CB3000 Feature Summary

Lists the key features and capabilities of the CB3000 Client Bridge.

CB3000 Operational Principles

Explains the fundamental operating principles and modes of the CB3000.

CB3000 Network Operating Modes

Details the different network modes (Infrastructure, Ad Hoc) the CB3000 can operate in.

Infrastructure Mode Configuration

Describes how the CB3000 connects to a LAN via a wireless access point.

Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Mode

Explains direct peer-to-peer communication between CB3000 units without an access point.

MAC Layer Bridging

Discusses the CB3000's MAC address and client list management.

DHCP Support for CB3000

Covers the CB3000's ability to obtain IP addresses via DHCP or static assignment.

Modulation Techniques

Explains the modulation techniques (DSSS, OFDM) used for wireless transmission.

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Details the DSSS technique used for 802.11b communication.

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

Explains the OFDM technique used for 802.11a/g communication.

Web Management Support

Describes how to access and use the CB3000's web-based management interface.

Wireless Security Support Overview

Introduces the various wireless security features and options available on the CB3000.

About WEP Security

Provides an overview of WEP encryption and its configuration.

About WPA1 (TKIP) Security

Explains WPA1 TKIP security, its features, and authentication methods.

About WPA2 (CCMP) Security

Details WPA2 CCMP security, its robustness, and encryption methods.

About Secure 802.1 x Security

Describes Secure 802.1x security and its use of EAP for authentication.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Prerequisite Requirements

Lists the hardware and software needed to install and operate the CB3000.

Verifying Package Contents

Ensures all necessary components are included in the CB3000 package.

Placement and Range Guidelines

Provides guidance on selecting an optimal location and understanding range limitations for the CB3000.

Cabling the CB3000

Details the physical connection steps for cabling the CB3000 device.

Logging into the CB3000

Explains the methods for accessing the CB3000's console interface.

Discovery Tool Login

Describes how to use the Discovery Tool to locate and log into the CB3000.

Web Interface Login

Details how to access the CB3000 console via a web browser using its IP address.

Viewing CB3000 Information

Shows how to view current device settings and status on the CB3000 Information screen.

CB3000 Antenna Selection

Guides the user in selecting and configuring an antenna for the CB3000.

Chapter 3 Network Configuration

Understanding and Configuring Wireless Settings

Covers configuration of network type, security, and client lists for wireless LAN.

Available Networks

Details how to view and identify available wireless networks (WLANs).

Network Configurations

Explains how to configure the CB3000 for Infrastructure or Ad Hoc network modes.

Configuring Infrastructure Settings

Provides steps to set up the CB3000 for Infrastructure mode operation.

Configuring Ad Hoc Settings

Guides on configuring the CB3000 for Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) network mode.

Security Encryption Configurations

Covers various security encryption options like Open, WEP, WPA1, WPA2, and 802.1x.

Configuring Open Security Settings

Details how to configure the CB3000 with no security encryption.

Configuring WEP Security Settings

Provides steps for configuring WEP encryption for network security.

Configuring WPA1 (TKIP) Security Settings

Explains how to configure WPA1 TKIP security for enhanced data protection.

Configuring WPA2 (CCMP) Security Settings

Guides on configuring WPA2 CCMP security for advanced wireless security.

Configuring Secure 802.1 x Security Settings

Details the configuration of 802.1x security for device authentication using EAP.

Understanding and Configuring Ethernet Settings

Covers setting the device name and network address information for the CB3000.

Client Management

Explains how to manage and prioritize connected client devices for the CB3000.

Configuring a Wired Ethernet ACL

Details setting up an Access Control List for wired Ethernet connections.

Chapter 4 Management Options

Statistics and Logs

Discusses the functionality for tracking statistics and maintaining event logs.

Viewing Wireless Statistics

Explains how to view wireless radio traffic, status, and error statistics.

Viewing RF Statistics

Details how to view radio frequency statistics, including packet retry and sent histograms.

Viewing Ethernet Statistics

Covers viewing transmit and receive statistics for the CB3000's Ethernet connection.

Viewing Event Log

Explains how to view the CB3000's event log for troubleshooting network issues.

Configuring Management Protocols

Details settings for management protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, DHCP, Time, and Logging.

HTTP, HTTPS Configuration Settings

Configures access requirements for HTTP and HTTPS web access to the CB3000.

SNMP Settings

Covers SNMP configuration for managing network performance and gathering information.

DHCP Server Settings

Details configuring the CB3000 as a DHCP server for ad hoc networks.

Time Settings

Explains how to configure time synchronization for accurate network operations.

Logging Settings

Covers configuring logging levels and destinations for system events.

Chapter 5 Administrative Options

Changing the Password

Provides steps to change the CB3000's username and password for security.

Rebooting or Restoring a Device

Guides on rebooting or restoring the CB3000 to its factory default configuration.

Importing or Exporting Configuration File

Explains how to save and load CB3000 configuration files for backup or transfer.

Loading Firmware

Details the process of updating the CB3000's device firmware.

Troubleshooting Options

Offers utilities for diagnosing IP network or communication issues.

Summary

About This Guide

Introduction to CB3000

Provides configuration and setup information for the CB3000 model client bridge.

Document Conventions

Explains the notation used within the document, such as NOTE and CAUTION.

Notational Conventions

Details the use of italics and bullets for highlighting and organizing text.

Service Information

Provides instructions for contacting Symbol Customer Support for troubleshooting and servicing.

Chapter 1 Introduction

General Overview of CB3000

Provides a high-level introduction to the CB3000 Client Bridge and its role.

Within the Network

Explains how the CB3000 establishes communication within a wireless network.

CB3000 Feature Summary

Lists the key features and capabilities of the CB3000 Client Bridge.

CB3000 Operational Principles

Explains the fundamental operating principles and modes of the CB3000.

CB3000 Network Operating Modes

Details the different network modes (Infrastructure, Ad Hoc) the CB3000 can operate in.

Infrastructure Mode Configuration

Describes how the CB3000 connects to a LAN via a wireless access point.

Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Mode

Explains direct peer-to-peer communication between CB3000 units without an access point.

MAC Layer Bridging

Discusses the CB3000's MAC address and client list management.

DHCP Support for CB3000

Covers the CB3000's ability to obtain IP addresses via DHCP or static assignment.

Modulation Techniques

Explains the modulation techniques (DSSS, OFDM) used for wireless transmission.

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Details the DSSS technique used for 802.11b communication.

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

Explains the OFDM technique used for 802.11a/g communication.

Web Management Support

Describes how to access and use the CB3000's web-based management interface.

Wireless Security Support Overview

Introduces the various wireless security features and options available on the CB3000.

About WEP Security

Provides an overview of WEP encryption and its configuration.

About WPA1 (TKIP) Security

Explains WPA1 TKIP security, its features, and authentication methods.

About WPA2 (CCMP) Security

Details WPA2 CCMP security, its robustness, and encryption methods.

About Secure 802.1 x Security

Describes Secure 802.1x security and its use of EAP for authentication.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Prerequisite Requirements

Lists the hardware and software needed to install and operate the CB3000.

Verifying Package Contents

Ensures all necessary components are included in the CB3000 package.

Placement and Range Guidelines

Provides guidance on selecting an optimal location and understanding range limitations for the CB3000.

Cabling the CB3000

Details the physical connection steps for cabling the CB3000 device.

Logging into the CB3000

Explains the methods for accessing the CB3000's console interface.

Discovery Tool Login

Describes how to use the Discovery Tool to locate and log into the CB3000.

Web Interface Login

Details how to access the CB3000 console via a web browser using its IP address.

Viewing CB3000 Information

Shows how to view current device settings and status on the CB3000 Information screen.

CB3000 Antenna Selection

Guides the user in selecting and configuring an antenna for the CB3000.

Chapter 3 Network Configuration

Understanding and Configuring Wireless Settings

Covers configuration of network type, security, and client lists for wireless LAN.

Available Networks

Details how to view and identify available wireless networks (WLANs).

Network Configurations

Explains how to configure the CB3000 for Infrastructure or Ad Hoc network modes.

Configuring Infrastructure Settings

Provides steps to set up the CB3000 for Infrastructure mode operation.

Configuring Ad Hoc Settings

Guides on configuring the CB3000 for Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) network mode.

Security Encryption Configurations

Covers various security encryption options like Open, WEP, WPA1, WPA2, and 802.1x.

Configuring Open Security Settings

Details how to configure the CB3000 with no security encryption.

Configuring WEP Security Settings

Provides steps for configuring WEP encryption for network security.

Configuring WPA1 (TKIP) Security Settings

Explains how to configure WPA1 TKIP security for enhanced data protection.

Configuring WPA2 (CCMP) Security Settings

Guides on configuring WPA2 CCMP security for advanced wireless security.

Configuring Secure 802.1 x Security Settings

Details the configuration of 802.1x security for device authentication using EAP.

Understanding and Configuring Ethernet Settings

Covers setting the device name and network address information for the CB3000.

Client Management

Explains how to manage and prioritize connected client devices for the CB3000.

Configuring a Wired Ethernet ACL

Details setting up an Access Control List for wired Ethernet connections.

Chapter 4 Management Options

Statistics and Logs

Discusses the functionality for tracking statistics and maintaining event logs.

Viewing Wireless Statistics

Explains how to view wireless radio traffic, status, and error statistics.

Viewing RF Statistics

Details how to view radio frequency statistics, including packet retry and sent histograms.

Viewing Ethernet Statistics

Covers viewing transmit and receive statistics for the CB3000's Ethernet connection.

Viewing Event Log

Explains how to view the CB3000's event log for troubleshooting network issues.

Configuring Management Protocols

Details settings for management protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, DHCP, Time, and Logging.

HTTP, HTTPS Configuration Settings

Configures access requirements for HTTP and HTTPS web access to the CB3000.

SNMP Settings

Covers SNMP configuration for managing network performance and gathering information.

DHCP Server Settings

Details configuring the CB3000 as a DHCP server for ad hoc networks.

Time Settings

Explains how to configure time synchronization for accurate network operations.

Logging Settings

Covers configuring logging levels and destinations for system events.

Chapter 5 Administrative Options

Changing the Password

Provides steps to change the CB3000's username and password for security.

Rebooting or Restoring a Device

Guides on rebooting or restoring the CB3000 to its factory default configuration.

Importing or Exporting Configuration File

Explains how to save and load CB3000 configuration files for backup or transfer.

Loading Firmware

Details the process of updating the CB3000's device firmware.

Troubleshooting Options

Offers utilities for diagnosing IP network or communication issues.

Symbol CB3000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
Wireless Protocol802.11b/g
Data RatesUp to 54 Mbps
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2
AntennaInternal
Power12V DC, 1A
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Wireless StandardsIEEE 802.11b
Ports1 x 10/100 Ethernet

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