RadioLAN DockLINK Packet Transmission, Average Transmit Rate Packets/Sec, Total Retransmission

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Packet Transmission

The Packet Transmission stores information about packets that are sent from the DockLINK to wireless stations on the network.

Total Packets Transmitted

Total Packets Transmitted counts and stores the total number of packets that the DockLINK sends to wireless stations on the network. The number displayed all transmitted packets.

Average Transmit Rate (Packets/Sec.)

Sometimes packets are transmitted faster than at other times. Average Transmit Rate indicates the average number of packets sent each second. Typical networks range from 100 to 5000 frames transmitted each second, and will vary with time. If you observe the rate staying at 10,000 fps, the local station may be causing a broadcast storm. Broadcast storms can be caused by a defective Network Interface Card.

Total Retransmission

When the distant wireless station does not acknowledge the receipt of a packet sent by DockLINK, DockLINK resends the packet a number of times until the distant station acknowledges receipt of the packet. Total Retransmission counts and stores the number of retransmissions, based upon the total number of packets transmitted.

A higher number in this field may indicate the need to relocate a station’s antenna to improve signal quality.

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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 TabStation List NameAddress 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 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 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 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 AddressData Encryption Mode Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Dhcp Operation ModeDock 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 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 NodePackets PingRouting Subnet MaskIndicators Power LEDFault LED 10Base-T port LEDsMDI/MDI-X switch Status LEDsIO Connectors 10BaseT connectorSerial Port connector Standards Support Electrical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol 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