NDC comm NWH660 manual Using the InstantWave Management System, Auto-Discovery

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Using the InstantWave Management

System

Once the NWH660 is connected to an Ethernet network, a network administrator can connect to it from any PC on the same network via the InstantWave Management System (IWMS) utility.

The IWMS utility is a Windows-based SNMP management tool allowing network administrators to remotely configure and monitor the NWH660 through both an Ethernet and a wireless connection. To launch the IWMS utility:

step 1. Click Start/Programs/InstantWave/Management System/InstantWave

Management System. The main IWMS window will open. Click Start/Start Hosts View.

Auto-Discovery

This discovery protocol can discover all InstantWave wireless operating devices connected to the Ethernet LAN within the same subnet.

step 1. Click the Auto Discovery icon (a pair of binoculars) on the left side of the Hosts View window. All working InstantWave devices will automatically be discovered (Figure 24).

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Contents Technical Support MbpsUser’s Guide National Datacomm CorporationTrademarks Your NWH660 package should contain the following items Packing ListContents Advanced Settings Figures Igure Introduction Snmp InstantWave Wireless LAN ProductsAutomatic Discovery of InstantWave Devices Iwms The InstantWave Management SystemWindows 95/98 Windows NTWindows 2000/XP Iwms Hardware and Software Requirements Regulatory Domain Terminology Used in this GuideSee Using the InstantWave Management How to Use this GuideSee Hardware Pre-configuration, page 22, for See Installing the InstantWave ManagementInfrastructure Network Types Access PointWireless Computer-1 Computer-2 Planning the NetworkSingle AP Network Wired Computers Server Access Point Wireless ComputersSales Domain Single AP Installation Multiple AP InstallationPlanning an Infrastructure Network Roaming LED Indicators Hardware DescriptionColor Meaning Function Connectors and SwitchesInstalling the AP Management Tools Hardware Pre-configurationAP COMFig/Password Using the AP COMFig ToolAP COMFig Tool/Password AP COMFig/ServiceGeneral Configuration/GeneralBasic Rates AP Alias NameDomain Name Transmission RateEncryption Configuration/EncryptionInstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point Filter DhcpConfiguration/Filter Configuration/SNMP Access Control Snmp Access ControlPerform AP Self Diagnostic Test Hardware Diagnosis Upgrade AP FirmwareInstantWave Product Placement Guidelines Reset AP ConfigurationInstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point Click Next Installing the InstantWave Management SystemImportant Issues Click Next again Figure Auto-Discovery Using the InstantWave Management SystemInstantWave Management System Popup Menu ConfigurationIP Configuration Next panel in the configuration dialog box is Filter Figure Name WirelessChannel BroadcastTransmission RateMAC Access Control MAC Address List Status AddressIdentifier Click the Encryption tab to set up the security options New/Edit Address dialog box will open Figure New/Edit Address Trap ServerConfiguration/Trap Server Trap View Monitor MonitorStatistics Summary InformationMonitor/Statistics Reset Load DefaultUpgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware Partition the network according to the physical location Advanced SettingsBatch mode operation Manage Iwms Host TableCreate Host Table via Automatic Discovery New/Edit/Delete a Host Address on Host Table Import Host Table to check device’s availabilityNew/Edit/Delete a Host Address Export the Configuration profile to a FileImport the Configuration Profile from a File Import the Configuration Profile from a FileEncryption Question Answer FAQsSymptom Suggested Solutions TroubleshootingLocation of the wireless PC or AP Support from Your Network Supplier Technical SupportHardware NDC Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Service Procedures Services after Warranty Period Specifications Radio Frequency Range Firmware UpgradeTemperature Emission TypeMHz AppendixChannel Center Spain France Japan Number FrequencyEncryption 13, 27, 48 IndexSsid