RadioLAN DockLINK manual Designing Your System

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Designing Your System

This section describes the best ways to locate one or more DockLINKs, and to orient the DockLINK’s Radio Unit.

For best performance, orient the DockLINK’s Radio Unit perpendicular to the horizon. Because signal strength and quality diminish when the Radio Unit is enclosed, it is best to locate the Radio Unit outside of cabinets. The most suitable locations are above obstacles such as cubical walls or shelves.

For the highest quality wireless network coverage, spacing between DockLINKs and other wireless stations should not exceed 150 feet in semi-enclosed offices. Office conditions vary; actual maximum distances depend on your office environment.

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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 StationLocal Management System RequirementsBrowser Requirements Quick Installation Steps Quick Installation StepsTo Test the Antenna Placement Designing Your System Testing Data Range Testing the Data RangeNetwork Requirements Installing the DockLINKLocating the Radio Unit Do thisDo not do 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 Password Product IDEnter User Name 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 ConnectivitySetting Up Security Features User Password and Retype Password FieldsUser Logon Name Fields Reload IP ParametersDefault Gateway IP Address IP AddressSubnet Mask 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 OperationSecuring the DockLINK with Data Encryption DockLINK data packetsEncryption Key and Retype Encryption Key 10BaseT Port Parameters Setting up10BaseT Port ParametersMAC Address Filter Edit ButtonBlock IP Packets Block NetBIOS Packets Block IPX PacketsBlock NetBEUI 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 DockLINKMAC Address Mask BytesSource/Dest 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 StatisticsPacket Transmission Average Transmit Rate Packets/SecTotal Retransmission 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 MaskMenu Name Menu Item Refer to Dhcp Operation Mode Dock ModeData Encryption 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 InformationTroubleshooting IndicatorsProblem No traffic passed 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 Electrical Specifications Network ProtocolStandards Support 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