RadioLAN DockLINK manual To Test the Antenna Placement

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Installation of the DockLINK does not require the use of tools, and no configuration is needed in the DockLINK for operation. If your site uses RadioLAN SubNet ID codes, or encryption, then the DockLINK will need to be configured before operation.

To Test the Antenna Placement

If you sense the DockLINK connected device is not operating properly, you may need to review the location of the antenna. This can be done either using the DockLINK Manager display to show the signal quality, or with a RadioLAN equipped computer in the area running RadioNET Manager software.

If you use the optional serial cable onto the DockLINK, you may also use the Node Discovery Menu (see NODE DISCOVERY MENU on page 80) in the DockLINK to study and adjust the antenna location, and show the statistics on either the Ethernet, or RadioNet side. Errors on the Ethernet side of a DockLINK would be very unusual, and indicate a problem with the cable. Errors on the RadioNet side may indicate the antenna location is not correct.

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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 SimplicityBrowser Requirements Local ManagementSystem 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 not do this Locating the Radio UnitDo 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 ManagerEnter User Name Enter PasswordProduct ID 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 Logon Name Fields Setting Up Security FeaturesUser Password and Retype Password Fields IP Parameters ReloadSubnet Mask Default Gateway IP AddressIP Address 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 ModeEncryption Key and Retype Encryption Key Securing the DockLINK with Data EncryptionDockLINK data packets Setting up10BaseT Port Parameters 10BaseT Port ParametersBlock IP Packets MAC Address FilterEdit Button Block NetBEUI Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock IPX 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 TableSource/Dest MAC AddressMask Bytes 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 StatisticsTotal Retransmission Packet TransmissionAverage Transmit Rate Packets/Sec 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 AddressData Encryption Mode Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Dhcp Operation ModeDock 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 LogProblem No traffic passed TroubleshootingIndicators 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 Standards Support Electrical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol 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