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48CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT USING A WEB BROWSER

System Parameters The AP has conﬁguration options to operate the unit, including security access and interface control. Some parameters do not require modiﬁcation. To conﬁgure the system parameters, follow the procedure below.

1Select Conﬁguration-->System The System Setup page displays

2Type the AP’s name in the Unit Name text box.

3Enter the appropriate value for Channel.

The table below lists the direct-sequence channel settings for the operating countries.

Frequency	No. of Channels	Country

2412	11	Standard
2412	13	Europe
2457	2	Spain
2457	4	France
2484	14	Japan

4Check Enabled or Disabled for Mobile IP.

5Type a security key in the Mobile-Home MD5 Key text box. This security word key is used for Mobile-Home registration and authentication.

6Select the status of the Ethernet Timeout and enter the number of seconds between 30 and 255.

This feature disables radio interface if no activity is detected on the Ethernet line after the seconds indicated. The AP disassociates wireless clients and prevents further associations with itself until it detects Ethernet activity.

If the Ethernet Timeout is disabled when the Ethernet connection is broken, the AP clears the wireless client table and disables the RF interface until the Ethernet connection is restored.

If the Ethernet Timeout is enabled when the Ethernet connection is broken, the AP sets the time-out value to zero (0) and attempts to associate with another WLAP in the network.

7Enter a value in seconds for Agent AD Interval. This speciﬁes the interval in seconds between the mobility agent advertisement transmission. The default is 0.

8Enable or disable interfaces on the AP.

Interface	Description	Default Condition

AP-AP State Xchg	Specifies AP-to-AP communication exchanged.	Enabled
	If disabled, prevents AP Auto Configure and AP
	load leveling function from operating.
WNMP Functions	Specifies whether the AP can perform WNMP	Enabled
	functions.
Ethernet Interface	Enables or disables wired Ethernet.	On
RF Interface	Enables or disables radio.	On
Default Interface	Specifies the default interface (Ethernet or PPP)	Ethernet
	that the AP forwards a frame to if the AP
	cannot find the address in its forwarding
	database.

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Contents AirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User Guide Version3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza SantaClara, California 95052-8145Contents Installing Access Point Hardware Monitoring Wireless Clients Access Point Installation Conﬁguring the AP Access Point Specifications Technical Support Page Overview of Digital Wireless Networking IntroductionAirConnect Network TopologiesOverview of Digital Wireless Networking AirConnect Network Topologies AirConnect Access Wireless clientsPoint To the Ethernet LANAirConnect Access Point PowerBASE-T Wireless clients and APsRadio Basics 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 Using Snmp Programmable Snmp Trap SupportManagement protocol MIB Increased MIB SupportUsing the User Interface Method DescriptionInstalling Access Point Hardware PrecautionsPackage Contents RequirementsPower Options Standard power supply 115/230VAC, 50/60Hz, 24V/14Remote power distribution system, Part Number AP-PS-11 US line cord Part NumberMounting the AP BelowWall Mount To mount an AP on a wall Ceiling Mount To mount an AP on a ceiling Mounting the AP Using PowerBASE-TPowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP LED Indicators Off Blinking Power No power Power on During boot sequenceCondition, and other activity Troubleshooting 3Com Support CenterVerify AP Operation Electrical Management System EMS operating outletVerify Network Wiring Topology Network connection veriﬁcationPage Monitoring Statistics System PropertiesInterface Statistics Forwarding CountsEthernet Statistics Radio FrequencyStatistics Miscellaneous Statistics window, select Main Menu→Misc StatisticsPress Esc or Previous F4 to exit Type Name DefinitionClearing Statistics Known APsSelect Clear All Statistics Gaining Access to the User Interface UI Using a Web Browser Gaining access to the User Interface UIHelp File Access Setup Network Web Server Help File AccessAccessing the Web Browser UI Select Virtual DirectorySelect Close/Exit 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 nameSelect Easy Setup--Easy Setup Select Easy Setup--Easy Setup Click Add/Delete GatewaysParameter Description Adding Allowed Wireless Clients Adding or Deleting a Range of Allowed Wireless ClientsAdding or Deleting Disallowed Wireless Clients For the Short RF Preamble setting, click Disabled ConsiderationsEnabling or Disabling Encryption Select Conﬁguration--SecurityEnable or disable interfaces on the AP Interface Description Default ConditionFrequency No. of Channels Country 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 Conﬁguring the Answering Modem Filtering to Forward PacketsFiltering to Discard Packets Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking Protocols Click Delete FilterDisabling Type Filtering Under Conﬁguration, select FirmwareActive. Clear the wireless client association table for Special Function DescriptionMonitoring Wireless Clients Wireless ClientsSelect Regular at the Wireless Clients prompt Indicates a 3Com voice-enabled device Ascii Interface Latest version. Refer to Manually Updating AP Firmware onVersions Enable serial port Conﬁgure the AP for the followingArrow/Function Key Control Character To exit from submenus, press Esc Prompt DescriptionSelect Telnet Logins Press Tab to select System PasswordTo enable and conﬁgure the serial port connection on the AP Conﬁguring The Serial PortSetting Description Conﬁguring the Dial-Up SystemHanging Up Select Modem HangupInstallation WindowConfiguring the AP That can associate with this AP. The default is Disabled Wsaid PPP Direct Establishing a ConnectionPPP with Modems Set the Connect Mode to Answer Originating APAnswering 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 Allowed Wireless Clients Enable/Disable the ACLRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Load ACL from Wireless Client List Adding Disallowed Wireless ClientsRemoving Disallowed Wireless Clients Address FilteringClearing Wireless Setting LoggingClients from the AP OptionsManually Updating AP FirmwarePrevious version of AP ﬁrmware Remainder of this procedure uses Windows 98 as an example Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP and press EnterType the ﬁrmware ﬁle name in the Download Filename ﬁeld Open the Special Functions window Select Transfer from the emulation program menu barSelect Send File Download is complete when the UI displays Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press EnterUsing MD5 AuthenticationPerforming Pings Extended RoamingWireless client and the access point EncryptionHex-digit sequence Press the Tab key to highlight .Short RF Preamble Enabled Restoring ConﬁgurationsSelect Restore Factory Conﬁguration Access Point Specifications Physical CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics Frequency No. of Channels Country Output CharacteristicsNetwork Characteristics Services Technical SupportOnline Technical 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