RadioLAN manual Managing Packet Flow through the DockLINK, MAC Address Table

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Managing Packet Flow through the DockLINK

The DockLINK can selectively allow or disallow traffic to or from the 10BaseT Network Interface Card and the RadioLAN wireless network. Proper packet flow management improves the speed of the RadioLAN wireless network by eliminating unwanted network traffic.

The DockLINK is set for optimum performance by default. Only advanced users with special circumstances should use the entries on MAC Filter screens. Figure 22 shows the 10BASET PORT MAC FILTER – EDIT page. The DockLINK contains and manages two identical filtering databases:

∙ 10BaseT Port MAC Filter List

∙ Radio Port MAC Filter List

Figure 22: MAC Address Table

Each of these databases allows you to add up to 32 MAC Addresses and to allow or disallow the receipt or transmission of data packets to specified MAC Addresses.

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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 TabStation List NameAddress 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 ModesAcquire system IP Only Radio Button Download System Software Only Radio ButtonDownload System Software and Save It 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 Upgrading from a Tftp Server Address field. Do not use this selection with DockLINKSet Tftp Server IP Address 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 SendSetting the Frame Size Setting the AddressFrames Sent Frames AckedSuccess % Avg RetransStart Button 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 Configuration Manager Menu Items User PasswordMenu Name Menu Item Refer to User Logon NameDefault Gateway IP Menu Name Menu Item Refer to IP AddressSubnet Mask AddressMenu Name Menu Item Refer to Dhcp Operation Mode Dock ModeData Encryption Mode Enable Encryption Encryption Key10BaseT Port Parameters MenuBlock NetBIOS Packets Subnet IDBlock MAC Packets Edit MAC FiltersPacket When Satisfied List all Filters ConfiguredAddress Filtering Accept or RejectDownload Mode Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Radio Port StatisticsSave All Configuration Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Tftp Server IP AddressSystem Software Name Perform DownloadConfigurations Reset All ConfigurationPing Frame Count Ping Frame SizeMenu Name Menu Item Refer to Perform Ping Total PacketsTransmitted 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 NodePackets PingRouting Subnet MaskIndicators Power LEDFault LED 10Base-T port LEDsMDI/MDI-X switch Status LEDsIO Connectors 10BaseT connectorSerial Port connector Electrical Specifications Network ProtocolStandards Support Physical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsDimensions 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