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CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT USING

4	CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT USING
	A WEB BROWSER

Introduction	Software conﬁguration requires setting up a connection to the Access Point (AP)
	and gaining access to the User Interface (UI).

Gaining Access to the User Interface (UI) Using a Web Browser

In order to conﬁgure an AP, you need access to the Web and you need to know the IP address of the AP. In the address/URL text box of your browser, type IP address of the AP and press Enter.

Before conﬁguring the AP, you should upgrade the AirConnect ﬁrmware to the latest version. Refer to “Updating AP Firmware” on page 53.

If you are using Hyperterminal or a similar ASCII interface, refer to the instructions in “Conﬁguring the AP Using the ASCII Interface” on page 57

Using a Web Browser Using a Web browser to gain access to the UI requires the workstation to have a TCP/IP stack and access to a Web browser. The remote station can be on either the wired or wireless LAN. There are two methods for setting up the Web Help ﬁle:

1Placing the Help ﬁle on the network Web server

2Placing the Help ﬁle on the local workstation hard disk.

To use this feature, the Web browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater, or Netscape) requires JavaScript.

Help File Access

A network Web server is required to access the Help ﬁle from the AirConnect Access Point Conﬁguration Management System Web pages. This procedure is intended for Microsoft Internet Information Server. The network Web server can be different. If this is the case, some of the procedures will differ.

Setup Network Web Server Help File Access

To create the Help ﬁle on a network Web server, a network or system administrator uses the procedure below. (NT4 is used in this example.)

1Create a directory on the network Web server in which the AP Web Site Help Files will reside. Often this is a subdirectory to C:\InetPub\wwwRoot.

2Copy all .gif and .htm ﬁles to the directory or folder.

3Select Start from the Windows Task Bar.

4Select Programs-->Microsoft Internet Server (common)-->Internet Service Manager.

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Contents

Published December VersionAirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User Guide Bayfront Plaza Santa 3Com CorporationClara, California 95052-81451 OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL WIRELESS NETWORKING CONTENTS4 CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT USING A WEB BROWSER 2 INSTALLING ACCESS POINT HARDWARE3 MONITORING STATISTICS Package Contents6 CONFIGURING THE AP USING THE ASCII INTERFACE 5 MONITORING WIRELESS CLIENTSGaining Access to the User Interface UI Filtering to Forward PacketsConﬁguring PPP INDEX WARRANTY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE A ACCESS POINT SPECIFICATIONS B TECHNICAL SUPPORTOnline Technical Services 3Com Corporation Limited WarrantyPage AirConnect Installation CD OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL WIRELESS 1 NETWORKINGIntroduction AirConnect Network10 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL WIRELESS NETWORKING AirConnect Network Topologies Point AirConnect AccessAP Features Built-in diagnostics including a power-up self-check Radio Basics Radio Basics 00A0F8249AC816 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL WIRELESS NETWORKING Wireless LAN Service Area802.1d Spanning Tree Support Theory of Operation Site SurveysFiltering and Access Control RFC 1171 the Point-to-Point Protocol, July Network Control Protocol NCP as described in1220 PPP Extensions for Bridging 20 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL WIRELESS NETWORKING PPP Connectionfollowing conditions The signal quality of a potential AP exceeds that of the current AP For extended roaming to work, you must use a static IP addressThe following terms describe elements of the extended roaming feature 1 Protocol or Scheme Simple Network Management Protocol SNMPProgrammable SNMP Trap Support Using SNMPManagement protocol MIB Increased MIB SupportDescription Using the User InterfaceMethod Precautions INSTALLING ACCESS POINT HARDWAREPackage Contents RequirementsPower Options Mounting the AP Ceiling Mount To mount an AP on a ceiling The power adapter connects to the rear of the AP and to a power outlet PowerBASE-T Using thecondition, and other activity LED IndicatorsLED Indicators PowerElectrical Management System EMS operating outlet TroubleshootingVerify AP Operation Verify Network Wiring and Topology Page System Properties MONITORING STATISTICSInterface Statistics Forwarding CountsRadio Frequency Ethernet StatisticsStatistics StatisticPress Esc or Previous F4 to exit MiscellaneousStatistics Statistics window, select Main Menu→Misc StatisticsKnown APs Clearing Statistics2 Select Clear All Statistics 1 Select Conﬁguration from the Main MenuGaining Access to the User Interface UI Using a Web Browser CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT USINGHelp File Access Setup Network Web Server Help File Access10 Select Virtual Directory Accessing the Web Browser UI2 Select Close/Exit 2 Select System Conﬁguration2 Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server/DHCP using Tab 1 Select Special Functions 2 Select Reset AP1 Select Special Functions 4 Select Save F1 to save the conﬁguration2 Under Conﬁguration, select Security 3 Select System Password b Select Temporary Internet ﬁles and Settings3Com Access Point To install an AP, follow the procedure below 1 Select Easy Setup--Easy Setup1 Select Easy Setup--Easy Setup 2 Click Add/Delete Gateways 1 Select Conﬁguration--Security 2 Select Enabled for Access Control Adding Allowed Wireless Clients3 Click View/Add/Delete next to Allowed Wireless Clients Adding or Deleting a Range of Allowed Wireless ClientsConsiderations 3 For the Short RF Preamble setting, click DisabledEnabling or Disabling Encryption 1 Select Conﬁguration--Security2 Type the AP’s name in the Unit Name text box 9 Click Clear Entries to reinstate the default settings 8 Enter a value in minutes for the Wireless Client Inactivity Timeout5 Enter the Multicast Mask data and voice values 11 Click Clear Entries to reinstate the default settings 6 Select Enabled or Disable All for All SNMP Traps2 Select Enabled for PPP Interface 3 Select PPP for Serial Port Use 1 Select Conﬁguration--PPP/Modem. The PPP/Modem Setup page displaysConﬁguring the Originating Modem 4 Select Originate for Modem Connect ModeConﬁguring the Answering Modem 1 Select Conﬁguration--Filtering. The Filtering Setup page displays2 Select Answer for Modem Connect Mode Filtering to Forward Packets2 Click Delete Filter Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking ProtocolsDisabling Type Filtering 2 Under Conﬁguration, select FirmwareClear All Statistics Wireless Clients MONITORING WIRELESS CLIENTS4 Select Regular at the Wireless Clients prompt Foreign Agent to tell the “home” AP where to forward packetsClearing Statistics 1 Select Special Functions from the Main Menu7 Press Close to return to the previous menu 2 Select Clear All Statisticsselection, then press Enter. Answer yes when prompted to save changes CONFIGURING THE AP USING THEASCII INTERFACE latest version. Refer to “Manually Updating AP Firmware” on pageNavigating the UI Enable serial portTo exit from submenus, press Esc 2 Press Tab to select System Password 2 Select Telnet LoginsConﬁguring The Serial Port 1 Select Set Serial Port Conﬁguration from the Main Menu2 Select Modem Hangup Conﬁguring the Dial-Up SystemHanging Up 62 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE AP USING THE ASCII INTERFACE Access PointInstallation Configuring the AP 6 Do one of the following Select OK to register the settings Or 4 Do one of the following Select OK to register the settings Or Establishing a Connection PPP DirectPPP with Modems 66 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE AP USING THE ASCII INTERFACEAnswering AP Originating AP4 Set the Connect Mode to Answer 1 Select the Special Functions Menu from the Main Menuprivileges. Ensure the password used matches the System Password used For automatic dial-out, reset the APRead-Only and Read/Write Community were submitted. The default value 68 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE AP USING THE ASCII INTERFACEAddress Type? range individual Range of Wireless Clients000AF8F00101 000AF8F002FFEnable/Disable the ACL Removing Allowed Wireless ClientsRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients 3 Press Add F2Adding Disallowed Wireless Clients Load ACL from Wireless Client ListRemoving Disallowed Wireless Clients Address FilteringSetting Logging Clearing WirelessSelect Clear wireless client Table Clients from the APprevious version of AP ﬁrmware Manually UpdatingAP Firmware To update the AP ﬁrmware using TFTP, do the following The remainder of this procedure uses Windows 98 as an example5 Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP and press Enter Downloading HTML file using XMODEM. Send HTML file with XMODEM now Downloading firmware using XMODEM. Send firmware with XMODEM now8 Open the Special Functions window 13 Select Send File5 Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press Enter Download Successful Updating AP Update SuccessfulAuthentication Using MD5Performing Pings Extended RoamingConsiderations EncryptionConﬁguration Requirementsand Restoring Conﬁgurations 3 Press the Tab key to highlight .Short RF Preamble Enabled80 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE AP USING THE ASCII INTERFACE 2 Select Restore Factory ConﬁgurationPhysical Characteristics ACCESS POINT SPECIFICATIONSRadio Characteristics Output Characteristics82 APPENDIX A ACCESS POINT SPECIFICATIONS Network CharacteristicsTECHNICAL SUPPORT ServicesOnline Technical World Wide Web SiteProduct model name, part number, and serial number Diagnostic error messagesA list of system hardware and software, including revision levels Details about recent conﬁguration changes, if applicableReturning Products for Repair To obtain an RMA number, call or faxPage INDEX wireless clients adding system password, changing 44 system properties windowSNMP agent updating AP ﬁrmware ASCII UIWARRANTY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty3Com AirConnect Access Point YEAR 2000 WARRANTYSERVICE OBTAINING WARRANTYWARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE LIMITATION OF LIABILITYRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE REQUIREMENTS CANADA Regulatory Compliance InformationIMPORTANT Read Before Using This Product 3Com End User Software License Agreement