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another LAN, the SNMP response packet needs to be forwarded by routers. The default gateway is the closest router to the NWH660. If the correct default gateway is set, you can use an IWMS manager (i.e. a PC running IWMS) physically located in a different subnet to manage this NWH660.

Filter

The next panel in the configuration dialog box is Filter (Figure 27).

Figure 27. Configuration/Filter

This is a one-way protocol filtering mechanism that prevents the NWH660 from transmitting specified protocols packet from a wired Ethernet LAN into the wireless LAN. If you do not require particular protocols on the wireless part of your network, you can save bandwidth by enabling the protocol filter.

From the Filter panel, some, all, or none of the protocols listed may be selected for filtering out:

•IP Protocol

•IPX Protocol

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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 NT Windows 95/98Windows 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 Multiple AP Installation Single AP InstallationPlanning an Infrastructure Network Roaming Hardware Description LED IndicatorsColor 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 Address MAC Address List StatusIdentifier 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 Load Default ResetUpgrade 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