RadioLAN DockLINK manual Designed for Simplicity, Adding Security to the Wireless Network Station

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Designed for Simplicity

The DockLINK is designed to be installed and set up quickly. If you require no more than basic management of packet flow, you can simply install the DockLINK and begin using its powerful network access capabilities. In circumstances like these, there is no need for custom configuration.

By default, the DockLINK filters all data packets that are not intended for wireless nodes, providing the most efficient wireless network operation.

If your network falls into this category, you need only Quick Installation Steps on page 5 in this manual to install the system.

Adding Security to the Wireless Network Station

As an option, you can contact RadioLAN to enable the Data Encryption feature. This feature secures the wireless network station by setting an encryption key that protects your sensitive data on the wireless network. When you enable Data Encryption, only stations that share the same encryption key can share data. Stations that do not have Data Encryption capabilities, or those who do not share the same encryption key, cannot share data with encrypted stations.

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Contents Wireless Local Area Network DockLINK User Guide FCC Remarks Fccid McipuniitDisclaimer Manual Conventions Trademark DisclosuresTable of Contents Recording Important System Information Troubleshooting Glossary DockLINK and Radio Unit Introduction890-010 12/04/98 Designed for Simplicity Adding Security to the Wireless Network StationBrowser Requirements Local ManagementSystem Requirements Quick Installation Steps Quick Installation StepsTo Test the Antenna Placement Designing Your System Testing Data Range Testing the Data RangeNetwork Requirements Installing the DockLINKDo not do this Locating the Radio UnitDo this Connecting the DockLINK Connecting the DockLINKSetting the MDI/MDI-X Switch Connect the DockLINK Initial IP Address Setup890-010 12/04/98 Optional Configuration Disk DockLINK Manager Using the DockLINK ManagerLogging Onto the DockLINK Manager Accessing the DockLINK with the BrowserEnter User Name Enter PasswordProduct ID Main Menu DockLINK Manager LayoutMain Node Discovery Network Information Page Station List Tab Discovering Wireless Nodes Within the DockLINK’s Data RangeType Station ListName AddressLink Quality Ratings LinkNode Discovery Network Information Page Connectivity Tab ConnectivityUser Logon Name Fields Setting Up Security FeaturesUser Password and Retype Password Fields Reload IP ParametersSubnet Mask Default Gateway IP AddressIP Address Dhcp Operation Modes Disabled Radio ButtonDhcp Server IP Address Acquire system IP Only Radio ButtonDownload System Software Only Radio Button Download System Software and Save It Radio ButtonDock Mode Setting the DockLINK’s Mode of OperationEncryption Key and Retype Encryption Key Securing the DockLINK with Data EncryptionDockLINK data packets 10BaseT Port Parameters Setting up10BaseT Port ParametersBlock IP Packets MAC Address FilterEdit Button Block NetBEUI Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock IPX Packets Port Name Radio Port ParametersEdit Subnet IDBlock IP Packets Block NetBEUI Packets Console Parameters Setting the Baud Rate for the Local PortMAC Address Table Managing Packet Flow through the DockLINKSource/Dest MAC AddressMask Bytes Adding MAC Filters Accept/RejectDeleting MAC Filters Modifying MAC FiltersInterrogating DockLINK for Performance Information Total Packets Transmitted Checking 10BaseT Port StatisticsTotal Packets Received Radio Port Statistics Checking Radio Port StatisticsTotal Retransmission Packet TransmissionAverage Transmit Rate Packets/Sec Average Receive Rate Packets/Sec Packet ReceptionUpgrading System Software File to Upload System Software File Name Upgrading from a Tftp ServerAddress field. Do not use this selection with DockLINK Set Tftp Server IP AddressSave All Changes and Reset Radio Button Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting ChangesReset Configuration to Factory Default Radio Button Reload Last Saved Configuration Radio ButtonReset Resetting the DockLINKSetting the Frames to Send Testing DockLINK Connectivity to the Wireless NetworkFrames Acked Setting the Frame SizeSetting the Address Frames SentStop Button Success %Avg Retrans Start ButtonSystem Information Recording Important System InformationSubnet ID Boot Software Version System Log Viewing the System LogManaging the DockLINK Locally Connecting the VT-100 Terminal to the DockLINKSerial Port Adapter Cable Pin-outs Signal Description DB-9F RJ11DockLINK Local Management Prompt For more information, see Station Name Configuring the DockLINK for use in the Dock ModeSerial Number Logging onto the DockLINK Configuration ScreenEnter User Name Node Discovery Using the Main MenuSystem Statistics Menus System Configuration Menu Working with the System Configuration MenuPort Parameters Menus Snmp Parameters Access Security User Logon Name Configuration Manager Menu ItemsUser Password Menu Name Menu Item Refer toAddress Default Gateway IPMenu Name Menu Item Refer to IP Address Subnet MaskData Encryption Mode Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Dhcp Operation ModeDock Mode Menu Enable EncryptionEncryption Key 10BaseT Port ParametersEdit MAC Filters Block NetBIOS PacketsSubnet ID Block MAC PacketsAccept or Reject Packet When SatisfiedList all Filters Configured Address FilteringMenu Name Menu Item Refer to Radio Port Statistics Download ModePerform Download Save All ConfigurationMenu Name Menu Item Refer to Tftp Server IP Address System Software NamePing Frame Size ConfigurationsReset All Configuration Ping Frame CountAverage Retransmission Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Perform PingTotal Packets TransmittedSystem Log Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System InformationProblem No traffic passed TroubleshootingIndicators Problem Radio Range seems less than it should be Glossary Access Point Agent Client StationDomain Gateway Dhcp ServerNode IP Address MAC Address ManagerSubnet Mask PacketsPing Routing10Base-T port LEDs IndicatorsPower LED Fault LEDStatus LEDs MDI/MDI-X switch10BaseT connector IO ConnectorsSerial Port connector Standards Support Electrical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol Weight Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications DimensionsElectromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency ApprovalsGetting 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