Cabletron Systems 3Com manual Using the User Interface, Method Description

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26CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL WIRELESS NETWORKING

Using the User Interface

The User Interface (UI) is a text-based maintenance tool integrated into the AP. It provides statistical displays, AP configuration options, and firmware upgrades. Access to the UI requires one of the methods listed in the following table:

Method

Description

 

 

Telnet Client

Gain access to the AP built-in Telnet server from any AP interface

 

including remote Ethernet connections. Refer to “Using Telnet”

 

on page 57.

Direct Serial

Acts as a DTE device to connect directly to a DTE device with a

Connection

null-modem serial cable. The direct serial access method requires a

 

communication program with ANSI emulation. Refer to “Using a

 

Direct Serial Connection” on page 58 for more information.

Dial Up Access

The dial-up access method requires a communication program

 

with ANSI emulation on the remote terminal or PC. The terminal

 

or PC dials to an AP with a modem connection. The AP supports

 

connection to a Hayes-compatible 28,800-baud or faster modem.

 

Refer to “Using a Dial-up Connection” on page 58.

SNMP Via a MIB

Gain access to the AP SNMP function via a MIB Browser.

Browser

 

Web Browser

Gain access to the AP built-in Web server from any AP interface

 

including remote Ethernet connections.

 

 

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Contents AirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User Guide VersionClara, California 3Com CorporationBayfront Plaza Santa 95052-8145Contents Installing Access Point Hardware Monitoring Wireless Clients Access Point Installation Configuring the AP Access Point Specifications Technical Support Page AirConnect Network Overview of Digital Wireless NetworkingIntroduction TopologiesOverview of Digital Wireless Networking AirConnect Network Topologies Point AirConnect AccessWireless clients To the Ethernet LANAirConnect Access Point Radio Basics PowerBASE-TWireless clients and APs Results in the original digital dataRadio Basics Wireless LAN Service Area 802.1d Spanning Tree SupportSite Surveys Filtering and Access Control Network Control Protocol NCP as described PPP Connection Data Rate Requirement Overview of Digital Wireless Networking Theory of Operation Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp Management protocol MIB Using SnmpProgrammable Snmp Trap Support Increased MIB SupportUsing the User Interface Method DescriptionPackage Contents Installing Access Point HardwarePrecautions RequirementsRemote power distribution system, Part Number AP-PS-11 Power OptionsStandard power supply 115/230VAC, 50/60Hz, 24V/14 US line cord Part NumberWall Mount To mount an AP on a wall Mounting the APBelow Ceiling Mount To mount an AP on a ceiling Mounting the AP PowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP UsingPowerBASE-T Condition, and other activity LED IndicatorsOff Blinking Power No power Power on During boot sequence Verify AP Operation Troubleshooting3Com Support Center Electrical Management System EMS operating outletVerify Network Wiring Topology Network connection verificationPage Interface Statistics Monitoring StatisticsSystem Properties Forwarding CountsStatistics Ethernet StatisticsRadio Frequency Press Esc or Previous F4 to exit MiscellaneousStatistics window, select Main Menu→Misc Statistics Type Name DefinitionSelect Clear All Statistics Clearing StatisticsKnown APs Help File Access Gaining Access to the User Interface UI Using a Web BrowserGaining access to the User Interface UI Setup Network Web Server Help File AccessSelect Close/Exit Accessing the Web Browser UISelect Virtual Directory Select System ConfigurationSelect Special Functions Select Reset AP Select Save F1 to save the configurationUnder Configuration, select Security Select System Password Type the case sensitive AP nameParameter Description Select Easy Setup--Easy SetupSelect Easy Setup--Easy Setup Click Add/Delete Gateways Adding or Deleting Disallowed Wireless Clients Adding Allowed Wireless ClientsAdding or Deleting a Range of Allowed Wireless Clients Enabling or Disabling Encryption For the Short RF Preamble setting, click DisabledConsiderations Select Configuration--SecurityFrequency No. of Channels Country Enable or disable interfaces on the APInterface Description Default Condition Enter the Multicast Mask data and voice values Select Enabled or Disable All for All Snmp Traps Snmp Trap Description Default ValueConfiguring the Originating Modem Filtering to Discard Packets Configuring the Answering ModemFiltering to Forward Packets Disabling Type Filtering Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking ProtocolsClick Delete Filter Under Configuration, select FirmwareActive. Clear the wireless client association table for Special Function DescriptionSelect Regular at the Wireless Clients prompt Monitoring Wireless ClientsWireless Clients Indicates a 3Com voice-enabled device Versions Ascii InterfaceLatest version. Refer to Manually Updating AP Firmware on Arrow/Function Key Control Character Enable serial portConfigure the AP for the following To exit from submenus, press Esc Prompt DescriptionTo enable and configure the serial port connection on the AP Select Telnet LoginsPress Tab to select System Password Configuring The Serial PortHanging Up Setting DescriptionConfiguring the Dial-Up System Select Modem HangupInstallation WindowConfiguring the AP That can associate with this AP. The default is Disabled Wsaid PPP with Modems PPP DirectEstablishing a Connection Answering AP Set the Connect Mode to AnswerOriginating AP From the answering APs UIFor automatic dial-out, reset the AP Range of Wireless Clients Press up/down arrows to toggle between range and individualRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Removing Allowed Wireless ClientsEnable/Disable the ACL Removing Disallowed Wireless Clients Load ACL from Wireless Client ListAdding Disallowed Wireless Clients Address FilteringClients from the AP Clearing WirelessSetting Logging OptionsPrevious version of AP firmware Manually UpdatingAP Firmware Type the firmware file name in the Download Filename field Remainder of this procedure uses Windows 98 as an exampleSelect Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP and press Enter Select Send File Open the Special Functions windowSelect Transfer from the emulation program menu bar Download is complete when the UI displays Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press EnterPerforming Pings Using MD5Authentication Extended RoamingHex-digit sequence Wireless client and the access pointEncryption Press the Tab key to highlight .Short RF Preamble Enabled Restoring ConfigurationsSelect Restore Factory Configuration Radio Characteristics Frequency No. of Channels Country Access Point SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Output CharacteristicsNetwork Characteristics Online Technical ServicesTechnical Support World Wide Web SiteLatin America North AmericaTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Page Index AsciiSnmp agent 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com AirConnect Access PointObtaining Warranty Regulatory Compliance Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements CanadaImportant Read Before Using This Product 3Com End User Software License Agreement