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August 30, 2000
These release notes describe features and caveats for the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Workgroup Bridge running firmware release 8.38. These release notes also contain important information about the device.
Bridges are small, stand-alone units that provide wireless infrastructure connections for Ethernet-enabled devices. A device connected to a bridge communicates with a network infrastructure through Cisco Aironet Access Points.
The bridge connects to a hub through a standard Ethernet port using a 10BaseT/RJ-45 (twisted pair) connector, and up to eight client devices can be connected to the hub. You can use an Internet browser or Telnet to configure the bridge.
The bridge communicates with Cisco Aironet Access Points, but it does not communicate with wireless networking devices manufactured by other companies.
The Cisco Aironet 340 Series Workgroup Bridge CD contains the 340 series software configuration guide, hardware installation guide, and mounting instructions for the bridge. Table 1 describes each file on the CD.
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Documentation folder | |
wgbhig.pdf | PDF file of Cisco Aironet 340 Series Workgroup Bridge Hardware Installation Guide |
wgbscg.pdf | PDF file of Cisco Aironet 340 Series Workgroup Bridge Software Configuration Guide |
wgbmount.pdf | PDF file of Mounting Instructions for the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Workgroup Bridge |
IP Setup Utility (IPSU) folder | |
SETUP.EXE | Installation wizard for the IP Setup Utility (IPSU) |
_INST32I.EX_ _ISDEL.EXE _setup.dll _sys1.cab _user1.cab DATA.TAG data1.cab iss.save lang.dat layout.bin os.dat SETUP.INI setup.ins setup.lid setup.log | IPSU system files |
The IP Setup Utility (IPSU) cannot query the bridge's IP address when the computer running IPSU is on a different subnet than the bridge. If your bridge receives an IP address from a DHCP server, you need to install and run IPSU on a computer on the same subnet as the bridge. However, because IPSU uses IP multicast, it can set the bridge's IP address and SSID when the computer running IPSU is on a different subnet than the bridge.
Consult the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Workgroup Bridge Hardware Installation Guide for instructions on installing and using IPSU.
IPSU can both set and query the IP address when the bridge's IP address is at the default setting (192.168.200.1). However, IPSU can query but cannot set the bridge's IP address when the IP address has been changed from the default setting.
If the computer on which you install IPSU uses Windows 95 or 95A and the Microsoft Office Suite has not been installed on the computer, IPSU may not function correctly. Install IPSU on another computer if one is available.
If the bridge is connected to the wired LAN and is communicating with an Access Point on the same LAN, a network problem known as a bridge loop can occur. Avoid a bridge loop by disconnecting the bridge from the wired LAN immediately after you configure it. Figure 1 shows the network configuration in which the loop occurs.
A bridge loop can also occur if two bridges are connected to the same remote hub. To prevent this bridge loop, always connect only one bridge to a remote hub. Figure 2 shows the network configuration in which the loop occurs.
The Cisco Aironet 340 Series Workgroup Bridge Hardware Installation Guide mistakenly names the Cisco Universe Documentation CD as part of the bridge package contents. The Universe Documentation CD is not included in the package.
The Cisco Aironet 340 Series Workgroup Bridge Hardware Installation Guide omits the following information from Appendix D: Regulatory Information and Declarations of Conformity:
This device meets the requirements of CISPR 22 Class A, but it may not be suitable for use in all European locations without additional shielding provided by the user. The user is responsible for complying with all applicable European regulations.
For more information about Cisco Aironet 340 Series Workgroup Bridges and related products, refer to the following publications:
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