Configuring the airBridge

You can configure the airBridge

  1. Using a Standalone PC.
  2. From the existing Ethernet LAN.

Configuring airBridge using a standalone PC

For ease of installation we recommend to connect airBridge unit to your PC without any router or hub. Connect the airBridge to the Network Cards’s RJ45 connector using straight cable. Make sure the power to the airBridge is ON. All the LEDs on the airBridge (PWR, ETH, TXRX) should be on. The TxRx LED may be steady or flickering.

Note 1: By Default airBridge runs on static IP Settings (IP 192.168.0.22, Mask 255.255.255.0, Gateway 0.0.0.0).

Starting simple Monitor

Now you are ready to search the airBridge and Login into it using simpleMonitor.

Configuring airBridge from the existing Ethernet LAN

Connect the airBridge to your normal LAN using cross CAT5 cable. You can convert straignt cable to cross using cross connector. Make sure the power to the airBridge is ON.

  1. Case 1: airBridge is on default static IP Settings
    The default static IP settings are IP 192.168.0.22 Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0. Connect the airBridge to LAN using cross cable & power it ON. Start simpleMonitor & click on "Search" button to find airBridge devices on this LAN.

  2. Case 2: airBridge is running DHCP client
    If airBridge is configured to run DHCP client, it acquires lease from the DHCP server available on the LAN. In case if the DHCP Server is not available then airBridge will time out the search for DHCP Server after 1 minute and use the last obtained IP address. So in that case the airBridge can be searched only after 1 min. This situation will arrive if you give the static IP address to your PC and connect airBridge directly to the PC with DHCP Client running in it.

    If the airBridge is not found on the network simple Monitor gives "airBridge is not found" message. Under this condition the user should look for connections to the airBridge , power ON the airBridge and the TCP/IP settings to correct the situation. Use "ping" and "ipconfig " commands to check TCP/IP settings and the ethernet connectivity to the airBridge device. Please note that, the simple Monitor can find airBridge only if the PC has valid TCP/IP address. If simple Monitor fails to find airBridge even after repeating the procedure few times, you will require to assign static IP address to your PC.

    Setting the Temporary IP Address :

    To use the simple Monitor for configuring airBridge, you can assign a temporary IP address to your computer as below :

    1. Start -> Settings -> Control Panel, then Network.
    2. Click on the network adapter associated with the TCP/IP and click Properties.
    3. Note your current settings in order to restore your TCP/IP configuration.
    4. Select Specify an IP address and enter the following values as per your Network Configuration: e.g.
      • IP – 192.168.0.30,
      • Subnet Mask- 255.255.255.0
    5. Click OK and again click OK  in the Network window.
    6. Restart the computer if asked.
    Note : The default IP of the airBridge is set as 192.168.0.22, and the default Subnet Mask as 255.255.255.0. If you have changed it to some other values, while configuring previously, please assign the suitable setting to the network card.

    Once you have completed the airBridge Configuration, you can set the PC back to its previous mode.

    Restoring the Original IP Configuration

    To restore your original IP address configuration, follow the steps below:
    1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the instructions above.
    2. Select either Specify an IP address or Obtain IP address automatically and enter in the original values you noted earlier.
    3. Click OK and again click OK in the Network window.
    4. Restart your computer.