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group with a specific Host Table name so that you can divide the wireless network

into many small groups. A wireless LAN in the hotel application will be a typical

example.

InstantWave

Device

Alias Name

Host Table

Explanation

Product

Type

 

Name

 

NWH660

AP

AP1-A-1F

A-1F

AP on first floor of

 

 

 

 

building A

NWH660

AP

AP2-A-1F

A-1F

AP on first floor of

 

 

 

 

building A

NWH6210

WEB

Room111

A-1F

AP on first floor of

 

 

 

 

building A

NWH6210

WEB

Room112

A-1F

AP on first floor of

 

 

 

 

building A

NWH660

AP

AP1-B-1F

B-1F

AP on first floor of

 

 

 

 

building B

NWH660

AP

AP2-B-1F

B-1F

AP on first floor of

 

 

 

 

building B

NWH6210

WEB

Room111

B-1F

AP on first floor of

 

 

 

 

building A

NWH6210

WEB

Room121

B-1F

AP on first floor of

 

 

 

 

building A

The wireless LAN is installed on the first floor of building A and the first floor of building B. You can assign a different Host Table for each wireless installation group. Once the wireless LAN is divided into many small groups. You can easily manage each wireless LAN group by managing its Host Table respectively.

Create Host Table via Automatic Discovery

Click “Automatic Discovery” to find all InstantWave devices. Select the desired APs and WEBs (for example, those on the first floor of building A). Click the right mouse button to open the tool bar. Choose “Export Host table” to save the Host Table to a file (for convenience, you can save the Host table on a network disk for ease of access).

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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 2000/XP Windows 95/98Windows NT 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 Planning an Infrastructure Network Single AP InstallationMultiple AP Installation Roaming Color Meaning LED IndicatorsHardware Description 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 Identifier MAC Address List StatusAddress 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 Upgrade Firmware Reset Load Default 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