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Figure 2: Dock Mode

Network

Interface Card

Transform a 10BaseT Network Node into a Wireless Network Station

The primary use of the DockLINK is to transform a typical hard-wired 10BaseT Network Interface Card into a wireless network station. This allows the station to access and share network resources such as printers, modems, and servers.

When you use the DockLINK in the Dock Mode, you can connect the DockLINK to any device containing a 10BaseT Ethernet Network Interface Card to transform your standard Network Interface Card to a wireless network Interface Card. The DockLINK exchanges information between the Ethernet device and the RadioLAN wireless network.

PC

DockLINK

Although the DockLINK and the device each have their own MAC address, the DockLINK hides its address from others on the wireless network. If attempting to Ping the DockLINK

from a remote wireless station, the DockLINK will not respond. Instead, you will receive an IP Address response from the network interface card that is directly connected to the DockLINK.

If you set an IP Address in the DockLINK, you will receive an IP Address response only when you Ping the DockLINK from the device to which it is connected.

When using the Dock Mode, the DockLINK’s configuration screens are “invisible” to wireless network stations

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Contents Wireless Local Area Network DockLINK User Guide FCC Fccid Mcipuniit RemarksDisclaimer Trademark Disclosures Manual ConventionsTable of Contents Recording Important System Information Troubleshooting Glossary Introduction DockLINK and Radio Unit890-010 12/04/98 Adding Security to the Wireless Network Station Designed for SimplicitySystem Requirements Local ManagementBrowser Requirements Quick Installation Steps Quick Installation StepsTo Test the Antenna Placement Designing Your System Testing the Data Range Testing Data RangeInstalling the DockLINK Network RequirementsDo this Locating the Radio UnitDo not do this Connecting the DockLINK Connecting the DockLINKSetting the MDI/MDI-X Switch Initial IP Address Setup Connect the DockLINK890-010 12/04/98 Optional Configuration Disk Using the DockLINK Manager DockLINK ManagerAccessing the DockLINK with the Browser Logging Onto the DockLINK ManagerProduct ID Enter PasswordEnter User Name DockLINK Manager Layout Main MenuMain Discovering Wireless Nodes Within the DockLINK’s Data Range Node Discovery Network Information Page Station List TabAddress Station ListName TypeLink Link Quality RatingsConnectivity Node Discovery Network Information Page Connectivity TabUser Password and Retype Password Fields Setting Up Security FeaturesUser Logon Name Fields IP Parameters ReloadIP Address Default Gateway IP AddressSubnet Mask Disabled Radio Button Dhcp Operation ModesDownload System Software and Save It Radio Button Acquire system IP Only Radio ButtonDownload System Software Only Radio Button Dhcp Server IP AddressSetting the DockLINK’s Mode of Operation Dock ModeDockLINK data packets Securing the DockLINK with Data EncryptionEncryption Key and Retype Encryption Key Setting up10BaseT Port Parameters 10BaseT Port ParametersEdit Button MAC Address FilterBlock IP Packets Block IPX Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock NetBEUI Packets Radio Port Parameters Port NameSubnet ID EditBlock IP Packets Block NetBEUI Packets Setting the Baud Rate for the Local Port Console ParametersManaging Packet Flow through the DockLINK MAC Address TableMask Bytes MAC AddressSource/Dest Accept/Reject Adding MAC FiltersModifying MAC Filters Deleting MAC FiltersInterrogating DockLINK for Performance Information Checking 10BaseT Port Statistics Total Packets TransmittedTotal Packets Received Checking Radio Port Statistics Radio Port StatisticsAverage Transmit Rate Packets/Sec Packet TransmissionTotal Retransmission Packet Reception Average Receive Rate Packets/SecUpgrading System Software File to Upload Set Tftp Server IP Address Upgrading from a Tftp ServerAddress field. Do not use this selection with DockLINK System Software File NameSaving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes Save All Changes and Reset Radio ButtonReload Last Saved Configuration Radio Button Reset Configuration to Factory Default Radio ButtonResetting the DockLINK ResetTesting DockLINK Connectivity to the Wireless Network Setting the Frames to SendFrames Sent Setting the Frame SizeSetting the Address Frames AckedStart Button Success %Avg Retrans Stop ButtonRecording Important System Information System InformationSubnet ID Boot Software Version Viewing the System Log System LogConnecting the VT-100 Terminal to the DockLINK Managing the DockLINK LocallySignal Description DB-9F RJ11 Serial Port Adapter Cable Pin-outsDockLINK Local Management Configuring the DockLINK for use in the Dock Mode Prompt For more information, see Station NameLogging onto the DockLINK Configuration Screen Serial NumberEnter User Name Using the Main Menu Node DiscoverySystem Statistics Menus Working with the System Configuration Menu System Configuration MenuPort Parameters Menus Snmp Parameters Access Security Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Configuration Manager Menu ItemsUser Password User Logon NameSubnet Mask Default Gateway IPMenu Name Menu Item Refer to IP Address AddressDock Mode Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Dhcp Operation ModeData Encryption Mode 10BaseT Port Parameters Enable EncryptionEncryption Key MenuBlock MAC Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsSubnet ID Edit MAC FiltersAddress Filtering Packet When SatisfiedList all Filters Configured Accept or RejectDownload Mode Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Radio Port StatisticsSystem Software Name Save All ConfigurationMenu Name Menu Item Refer to Tftp Server IP Address Perform DownloadPing Frame Count ConfigurationsReset All Configuration Ping Frame SizeTransmitted Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Perform PingTotal Packets Average RetransmissionMenu Name Menu Item Refer to System Information System LogIndicators TroubleshootingProblem No traffic passed Problem Radio Range seems less than it should be Access Point Agent Client Station GlossaryDhcp Server Domain GatewayIP Address MAC Address Manager NodeRouting PacketsPing Subnet MaskFault LED IndicatorsPower LED 10Base-T port LEDsMDI/MDI-X switch Status LEDsIO Connectors 10BaseT connectorSerial Port connector Network Protocol Electrical SpecificationsStandards Support Dimensions Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications WeightSafety Agency Approvals Electromagnetic EmissionsGetting Technical Support Index 890-010 12/04/98 Data Encryption · 890-010 12/04/98 Logon page · 17 890-010 12/04/98 890-010 12/04/98 Enabling Data Encryption · Setting up · 25 serial devices · 890-010 12/04/98 890-010 12/04/98 RadioLAN