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9Click Clear Entries to reinstate the default settings.

10Click Save Settings to save your entries on this page.

Radio Frequency The AP automatically configures most radio parameters. Exercise extreme caution Parameters when you adjust radio parameters for the AP since these parameters affect system

operations. Options in the RF Configuration window fine-tune the radio and WLAP functions.

To configure the radio parameters:

1Select Configuration→RF. The RF Setup page displays.

2Enter a value (in packets) for BC/MC QueuMax.This value determines the amount of memory allocated for the queue used in the AP to temporarily hold broadcast/multicast messages. The packets corresponds to the maximum-size Ethernet packets. The default is 10.

3Enter the Max Retries (data) value. The value represents the maximum allowed retries before the AP aborts a single transmission attempt. The default is 15.

4Enter the Max Retries (voice) value. The value represents the maximum allowed retries before the AP aborts a single transmission attempt. The default is 15.

5Enter the Multicast Mask (data) and (voice) values.

AirConnect supports broadcast download protocols for any wireless client (typically Point-of-Sale terminals) requiring the expedited download of a new operating image over the network instead of using a local nonvolatile drive.

All multicast downstream data packets that match the top 32 bits of the multicast mask are forwarded immediately instead of being queued for transmission at the next DTIM interval.

6Enter the time between beacons in milliseconds for Beacon Interval. The default is 100 milliseconds.

7Select Enable or Disable for Accept Broadcast Wireless LAN Service Area.

This feature allows the AP to respond to any station sending probe packets with the industry-standard broadcast WSA. When Enabled, this feature allows industry-standard devices interoperability. The AP probe response includes the WSA_ID and information about the network. By default, this feature is Disabled and the AP responds only to stations that know the WSA_ID. This helps preserve network authentication security.

8Enter a value in minutes for the Wireless Client Inactivity Timeout.

This value specifies the number of minutes the AP allows for wireless client inactivity. An AirConnect AP recognizes wireless client activity through data packet transmission and reception, and through scanning. AirConnect wireless clients conduct active scanning. Other industry-standard wireless clients might conduct passive scans and an AirConnect AP could classify them as inactive.

9Select values for Rate Control at the three transmission rates. The default values are:

■11 Mbps - Optional

■5.5 Mbps - Optional

■2 Mbps - Required

■1 Mbps - Required

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Contents Version AirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User GuideBayfront Plaza Santa 3Com CorporationClara, California 95052-8145Contents Installing Access Point Hardware Monitoring Wireless Clients Access Point Installation Configuring the AP Access Point Specifications Technical Support Page Introduction Overview of Digital Wireless NetworkingAirConnect Network TopologiesOverview of Digital Wireless Networking AirConnect Network Topologies Wireless clients AirConnect AccessPoint To the Ethernet LANAirConnect Access Point Wireless clients and APs PowerBASE-TRadio Basics Results in the original digital dataRadio Basics 802.1d Spanning Tree Support Wireless LAN Service AreaSite 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 Programmable Snmp Trap Support Using SnmpManagement protocol MIB Increased MIB SupportMethod Description Using the User InterfacePrecautions Installing Access Point HardwarePackage Contents RequirementsStandard power supply 115/230VAC, 50/60Hz, 24V/14 Power OptionsRemote power distribution system, Part Number AP-PS-11 US line cord Part NumberBelow Mounting the APWall Mount To mount an AP on a wall Ceiling Mount To mount an AP on a ceiling Mounting the AP PowerBASE-T UsingPowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP Off Blinking Power No power Power on During boot sequence LED IndicatorsCondition, and other activity 3Com Support Center TroubleshootingVerify AP Operation Electrical Management System EMS operating outletNetwork connection verification Verify Network Wiring TopologyPage System Properties Monitoring StatisticsInterface Statistics Forwarding CountsRadio Frequency Ethernet StatisticsStatistics Statistics window, select Main Menu→Misc Statistics MiscellaneousPress Esc or Previous F4 to exit Type Name DefinitionKnown APs Clearing StatisticsSelect Clear All Statistics Gaining access to the User Interface UI Gaining Access to the User Interface UI Using a Web BrowserHelp File Access Setup Network Web Server Help File AccessSelect Virtual Directory Accessing the Web Browser UISelect Close/Exit Select System ConfigurationSelect Save F1 to save the configuration Select Special Functions Select Reset APType the case sensitive AP name Under Configuration, select Security Select System PasswordSelect Easy Setup--Easy Setup Click Add/Delete Gateways Select Easy Setup--Easy SetupParameter Description Adding or Deleting a Range of Allowed Wireless Clients Adding Allowed Wireless ClientsAdding or Deleting Disallowed Wireless Clients Considerations For the Short RF Preamble setting, click DisabledEnabling or Disabling Encryption Select Configuration--SecurityInterface Description Default Condition Enable or disable interfaces on the APFrequency No. of Channels Country Enter the Multicast Mask data and voice values Snmp Trap Description Default Value Select Enabled or Disable All for All Snmp TrapsConfiguring the Originating Modem Filtering to Forward Packets Configuring the Answering ModemFiltering to Discard Packets Click Delete Filter Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking ProtocolsDisabling Type Filtering Under Configuration, select FirmwareSpecial Function Description Active. Clear the wireless client association table forWireless Clients Monitoring Wireless ClientsSelect Regular at the Wireless Clients prompt Indicates a 3Com voice-enabled device Latest version. Refer to Manually Updating AP Firmware on Ascii InterfaceVersions Configure the AP for the following Enable serial portArrow/Function Key Control Character Prompt Description To exit from submenus, press EscPress Tab to select System Password Select Telnet LoginsTo enable and configure the serial port connection on the AP Configuring The Serial PortConfiguring the Dial-Up System Setting DescriptionHanging Up Select Modem HangupWindow InstallationConfiguring the AP That can associate with this AP. The default is Disabled Wsaid Establishing a Connection PPP DirectPPP with Modems Originating AP Set the Connect Mode to AnswerAnswering AP From the answering APs UIFor automatic dial-out, reset the AP Press up/down arrows to toggle between range and individual Range of Wireless ClientsEnable/Disable the ACL Removing Allowed Wireless ClientsRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Adding Disallowed Wireless Clients Load ACL from Wireless Client ListRemoving Disallowed Wireless Clients Address FilteringSetting Logging Clearing WirelessClients from the AP OptionsAP Firmware Manually UpdatingPrevious version of AP firmware Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP and press Enter Remainder of this procedure uses Windows 98 as an exampleType the firmware file name in the Download Filename field Select Transfer from the emulation program menu bar Open the Special Functions windowSelect Send File Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press Enter Download is complete when the UI displaysAuthentication Using MD5Performing Pings Extended RoamingEncryption Wireless client and the access pointHex-digit sequence Restoring Configurations Press the Tab key to highlight .Short RF Preamble EnabledSelect Restore Factory Configuration Physical Characteristics Access Point SpecificationsRadio Characteristics Frequency No. of Channels Country Output CharacteristicsNetwork Characteristics Technical Support ServicesOnline Technical World Wide Web SiteNorth America Latin AmericaTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Page Ascii IndexSnmp agent 3Com AirConnect Access Point 3Com Corporation Limited WarrantyObtaining Warranty Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada Regulatory Compliance Information3Com End User Software License Agreement Important Read Before Using This Product
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