Cabletron Systems 3Com manual Configure the AP for the following, Enable serial port

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3Press ESC. The AP displays the Main Menu. If the session is idle (due to no input, for example) for the configured time, the session terminates. To manually terminate the session, press CTRL+D.

4Select the Set System Configuration option to set the System Password.

Using a Direct Serial To use the ASCII interface with a direct serial connection, follow the instructions in Connection the AP Quick Start Guide, included in your package.

Using a Dial-upThe AP supports a dial-up connection to the UI. This requires accessing the UI from Connection Telnet or a direct serial connection and changing the serial port configuration.

Configure the AP for the following:

Enable serial port.

Set serial port for UI.

Disable any modem connection.

Set AP to answer mode.

Select the Set Serial Port Configuration option to configure these settings. For details on configuring these settings, see “Configuring for Dial-Up to the UI”.

Navigating the UI

Use the following keystrokes to navigate through the UI menus and windows

 

depending on the terminal emulation. For terminal emulation programs that do

 

not support arrow or function keys, use the control-character equivalents.

Arrow/Function Key

Control Character

 

 

Up Arrow

CTRL + O

Down Arrow

CTRL + I

Left Arrow

CTRL + U

Right Arrow

CTRL + P

F1

CTRL + Q

F2

CTRL + W

F3

CTRL + E

F4

CTRL + R

 

 

The following conventions also apply to navigating windows and menus:

To select menu items, press the key corresponding to the bold letter for the item (case-sensitive hot key). Press Enter to select the item.

Press Tab to scroll through menu items.

To change menu items, select items from the bottom line of the Main Menu for configuration options. For multiple choice options, press the bold letter to select. To change values, type in the new value and press Enter. If the value is invalid, the AP beeps and restores the original value. Press Tab to scroll to the next menu item.

Select an option from the bottom line on the menu to enable changes to take effect. Press Tab to scroll to the item and press Enter to select it.

When you change values, such as System Name or System Password, accept values by scrolling to the next field or pressing Enter.

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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 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 Verify AP Operation Troubleshooting3Com Support Center Electrical Management System EMS operating outletVerify Network Wiring Topology Network connection verificationPage Interface Statistics Monitoring StatisticsSystem Properties Forwarding CountsRadio Frequency Ethernet StatisticsStatistics Press Esc or Previous F4 to exit MiscellaneousStatistics window, select Main Menu→Misc Statistics Type Name DefinitionKnown APs Clearing StatisticsSelect Clear All Statistics 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 nameSelect 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 Enabling or Disabling Encryption For the Short RF Preamble setting, click DisabledConsiderations 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 Select Enabled or Disable All for All Snmp Traps Snmp Trap Description Default ValueConfiguring the Originating Modem Filtering to Forward Packets Configuring the Answering ModemFiltering to Discard 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 DescriptionWireless 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 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 Establishing a Connection PPP DirectPPP with Modems 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 individualEnable/Disable the ACL Removing Allowed Wireless ClientsRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Removing Disallowed Wireless Clients Load ACL from Wireless Client ListAdding Disallowed Wireless Clients Address FilteringClients from the AP Clearing WirelessSetting Logging 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 Download is complete when the UI displays Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press EnterPerforming Pings Using MD5Authentication Extended RoamingEncryption Wireless client and the access pointHex-digit sequence 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