SX-550-0700 Silex Technology, SX-550-0700 Datasheet - Page 48

• Manufacturer Part Number: SX-550-0700
• Description: WiFi / 802.11 Modules & Development Tools Wired Internal OEM 10/100 Serial Server
• Manufacturer: Silex Technology

Specifications of SX-550-0700

• Interface Type: RS-232, SPI
• Security: 802.1x
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

Bridge Mode
The SX-550 can work as a transparent bridge from Ethernet to 802.11a/b/g. This is useful for allowing a
device that have an Ethernet interface to be used on a wireless network. Operation is totally transparent,
so there is no modification required to the device’s software or firmware.
Bridge mode MUST be enabled through the Internal Command Console. To do this, connect to the
console as described in Chapter 3 and enter the following commands at the Local> prompt.:
There also commands to disable the bridging function and to select whether to use the wired or wireless
interface for configuration purposes. Note that you must also set up the normal wireless parameters such
as SSID, mode, and security as described in Chapter 3. The bridge mode commands are summarized in
the following table:
Part Number 40183-101
Command
SET NW BRIDGE SIN
SET NW BRIDGE DIS
SET NW BRWIRED ENA
SET NW BRWIRED DIS
SET NW BRIDGE SIN
INIT
EXIT
sets the device to bridge a single connected device. In this
mode, only TCP/IP (Telnet, HTTP) can be used to configure
the SX-550.
Disables bridging mode returning the unit to normal operation
Enables the wired interface as the active configuration
interface. This is used for connecting to a PC via the wired
port, typically to set up the wireless parameters.
Enables the wireless interface as the active configuration
interface. This is the normal setting when bridge mode is
active, because the wired port will usually be connected to the
device being bridged.
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