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Web Server

Enables the use of a Web based browser to access the UI instead of

 

HyperTerminal or Telnet applications. An AP Reset is required for this

 

feature to take effect.

Access Control

Specifies enabling or disabling the access control feature. If enabled, the

 

ACL (Access Control List) specifies the MAC addresses of wireless clients

 

that can associate with this AP. The default is Disabled.

Type Filtering

Specifies filter type for packets received either Forward/Discard or

 

Disabled. The default value is Disabled.

WNMP Functions

Specifies whether the AP can perform WNMP functions. The default

 

value is Enabled.

AP-AP State Xchg

Specifies AP-to-AP communication exchanged. If Disabled prevents AP

 

Auto Configure and AP load leveling function. The default is Enabled.

 

 

4To enable or disable interfaces on the AP, modify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

 

 

Ethernet Interface

Enables or disables wired Ethernet. The default value is On.

PPP Interface

Enables or disables serial PPP. The default value is Off.

RF Interface

Enables or disables radio. The default value is On.

Default Interface

Specifies the default interface (Ethernet or PPP) that the AP

 

forwards a frame to if the AP cannot find the address in its

 

forwarding database. The default interface is Ethernet.

 

 

5Verify that values reflect the network environment and change them as needed.

6Do one of the following:

■Select OK to register the settings.

Or:

■Select Save to write changes to nonvolatile memory (NVM), which generates a confirmation prompt.

7Select Save ALL APs [F2] to save the RF Configuration information to all APs with the same WLAN Service Area.

This option saves the configuration changes for the current AP, and sends two WNMP messages to all other APs on the Known APs table to update their configurations and reset them after the configuration has been modified. You can execute this option only among the same hardware platforms and same firmware versions.

8Select Cancel [ESC] to cancel any changes you made to this screen and return to the previous menu.

Radio Parameters The AP automatically configures most radio parameters. Exercise extreme caution when adjusting 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, follow the procedure below.

1Select Set RF Configuration from the Main Menu to display the RF Configuration window.

2Configure the settings as required. The table below describes the Configuration parameters.

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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 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 Troubleshooting 3Com Support CenterVerify AP Operation Electrical Management System EMS operating outletVerify Network Wiring Topology Network connection verificationPage Monitoring Statistics System PropertiesInterface Statistics Forwarding CountsRadio Frequency Ethernet StatisticsStatistics Miscellaneous Statistics window, select Main Menu→Misc StatisticsPress Esc or Previous F4 to exit Type Name DefinitionKnown APs Clearing StatisticsSelect 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 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 For the Short RF Preamble setting, click Disabled ConsiderationsEnabling 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 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 Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking Protocols Click Delete FilterDisabling Type Filtering 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 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 Establishing a Connection PPP DirectPPP 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 individualEnable/Disable the ACL Removing Allowed Wireless ClientsRemoving 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 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 EnterUsing MD5 AuthenticationPerforming Pings 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 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
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