RadioLAN DockLINK manual Locating the Radio Unit, Do this, Do not do this

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Locating the Radio Unit

RadioLAN Radio Units include a dual antenna assembly. The antenna assembly operates best if oriented perpendicular to the horizon (see Figure 6). Failing to orient the antenna in this vertical orientation will diminish signal quality between the DockLINK and all wireless stations that communicate with it. You can locate the DockLINK assembly on the desk next to your PC, or when using a longer Category 5 cable, you can mount the assembly on a wall, or ceiling.

Do this:

Point the Radio Unit to the ceiling or to the floor.

Locate the Radio Unit in an open area.

Locate the Radio Unit within 120 feet from each wireless network user.

Do not do this:

Do not orient the Radio Unit parallel to the horizon.

Do no locate the Radio Unit inside a cabinet.

Do not locate the Radio Unit farther than 150 feet from wireless network users.

Do not power the DockLINK from a switched electrical outlet.

Do not mount the Radio Unit outside of the building.

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Figure 6: Radio Unit Orientation

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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 SimplicityLocal Management System RequirementsBrowser Requirements Quick Installation Steps Quick Installation StepsTo Test the Antenna Placement Designing Your System Testing the Data Range Testing Data RangeInstalling the DockLINK Network RequirementsLocating the Radio Unit Do thisDo 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 ManagerEnter Password Product IDEnter 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 TabSetting Up Security Features User Password and Retype Password FieldsUser Logon Name Fields IP Parameters ReloadDefault Gateway IP Address 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 ModeSecuring the DockLINK with Data Encryption DockLINK data packetsEncryption Key and Retype Encryption Key Setting up10BaseT Port Parameters 10BaseT Port ParametersMAC Address Filter Edit ButtonBlock IP Packets Block NetBIOS Packets Block IPX 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 TableMAC Address Mask BytesSource/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 StatisticsPacket Transmission Average Transmit Rate Packets/SecTotal 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 AddressMenu Name Menu Item Refer to Dhcp Operation Mode Dock 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 LogTroubleshooting IndicatorsProblem 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 Electrical Specifications Network ProtocolStandards 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