Network Management Platform, Telnet, Web Browser | Intermec 6710

SECTION 3 " Installation

For this PC Port	Use Cable Part Number
9-pin	226-106-001 (null modem cable)
25-pin	321-355-001

Telnet

You need the following to access the configuration menus through a Telnet session:

"PC or workstation with an installed and configured network interface card and a Telnet application. You can also use a host capable of acting as a Telnet client.

"Telnet VT emulator (TNVT) installed on the PC.

"IP address for the access point. See Section 4 for more information about IP addresses.

Web Browser

The access point’s configuration menus are designed for HTML Level 2.0 or higher. You need the following to access the configuration menus through a Web browser:

"Graphical browser application.

"Internet or local network connection.

"IP address for the access point. See Section 4 for more information about IP addresses.

Network Management Platform

To manage the system through a network management platform, you need the platform (such as OpenView for Windows by Hewlett-Packard) installed on a network management station using SNMP. The station must meet the requirements outlined in the platform’s user guide.

3-66710 Access Point User’s Guide

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Intermec 6710 manual Network Management Platform, Telnet, Web Browser, Pin Null modem cable 25-pin 321-355-001

Contents

USER’S Guide Acknowledgments FCC Computer Compliance Canadian 2.4 GHz Radio License Suit our products. Other cables may not be tested. They may Page Contents TCP/IP End of Segment Middle of Segment MAC Address Status Hello Period Expressions ExprSeq Offset Mask Value Id Action Values Mode IP Addresses Type TX Filter Server Start Server Stop Server Log Appendix a Appendix B Appendix E Appendix F Figures Tables Xiv 6710 Access Point User’s Guide Purpose of This Guide Features It operates on the open wireless FunctionalSection Organization 10BASE5 Ethernet Software Download Related Publications Wireless Station User’s GuidesIntended Audience Customer Support System Management Publications Features and Functional Overview Description Bridging Functionality General Concepts Features and Functional Overview Access Point Bridging Layer Network Organization Forwarding Pending Messages Flooding Configurations Ethernet Port Bridge PortsProxy ARP Server Ethernet Port Filters Radio Ports OWL/IP Port Diagnostics and Configuration Port Configuration and ManagementConfiguration Remote Access Electronic Software Distribution Sample Configuration Network Management Sample Network Configuration Components PC Card Slots Features and Functional Overview Industrial Locking Mounting Bracket AccessoriesPower Cord Country Part Number Features and Functional Overview Access Point User’s Guide Installation Checking the Default Configuration Ethernet LAN Components Preparing for the InstallationCollecting the Equipment 10BASE2 Components 10BASE-T Component 10BASE5 Components Communication Equipment Local Diag Port AccessFor local access, you need the following Web Browser Network Management PlatformTelnet Pin Null modem cable 25-pin 321-355-001 Site Survey General Installation GuidelinesFinding the Best Location Mounting the Access Point Horizontal Tabletop Mount See -6 and the procedure following it Vertical and Ceiling Mounts Connecting to Ethernet End of Segment See -7 and the procedure following it10BASE2 Ethernet See -8 and the procedure following it Middle of Segment Vampire Tap 10BASE5 EthernetSeries Transceiver On the transceiver Series Transceiver 100/240 VAC Drop cable Pin AUI port Vampire tap 10BASE5 coax See -11 and the procedure following it 10BASE-T Ethernet Installing PC Cards Wlif 900 MHz UHF Applying Power AC Power Input Connection Installation Access Point User’s Guide Configuration Task Diag Port Telnet Browser Creating a Local Diag Port Session Local Session Accessing the Configuration Menus 9600, 8N1, full duplex Accessing the ROM Command Monitor Creating a Telnet Session Default and Site Settings Option Default Site Setting Security Bridge Ethernet port Wlif radio port UHF radio port Configuring the Access Point Main Menu Eeprom since the access point was last Use Tion. You must write the new configuration Using the View CommandFollowing chart describes how to use the options To Eeprom and reboot the access point for Press TCP/IP Options IP Address IP Subnet Mask Discussion of Dhcp starts on IP Router Subnet First Address Last Address IP Frame Type sets the type of frame containing IP traffic Setting DescriptionIP Frame Type Dhcp Server Name Prompt for the Dhcp server name is Handshaking Bootp OperationNetworks With Dhcp and Bootp Servers Infinite Leases Auto ARP Minutes Lan ID Bridge OptionsSerial Number Root Priority Default isRoot Global Radio Option Description Wlif radio Value Range Default Each Global Radio option has the following settingsFollowing are ranges and defaults for the Value option Global Flooding Multicast and Unicast options have the following settings Inbound options are Outbound to Stations Flooding Level Checklist Answer Settings Answer Settings Answer Setting Comments Answer Setting Yes Outbound to Secondaries/Unicast/Enabled Flood Register ARP Server ModeUHF Flooding Level Figuration, since multicast ARPs are never Ports Select a port to display its options Name MAC Address Hello Period Settings for Hello Period areStatus Ethernet hello period can be set to 2 or 3 seconds Use Ethernet to set Ethernet port options Ethernet OptionsOWL Frame Type Cable Type Static Addresses Normal RX Filter Frame Types Frame Types options are Frame types have the following settings Frame Type Description SubTypes User-Defined Subtypes in SubTypes 1 and SubTypes Subtypes for SubTypes 2 are Subtype Value Filtering Examples Access Points Servicing IP Wireless Stations Example Example 1, Frame Types is set as follows Example 2, Frame Types is set as follows Advanced RX Filter options are Advanced RX FilterExpressions Filter expressions have the following settings EQ default Operator Description Value Id Filter expression values have the following settings Values Bridging options are BridgingBridge Priority Designated Bridge Selection Disabled No flooding occurs. The super root, however Use Wlif to set Proxim 2.4 GHz radio options Wlif OptionsSecurity Id Default security ID is Norandowl Node Type Master Parms Channel and Subchannel Access Point Channel Subchannel Access Point Channel Subchannel Wireless Hops Settings for the Master are Slave Parms Default is MAC Config Slave station must have a root priority Manual MAC Parms Auto Deferral Slot and Fairness Slot Hop PeriodBeacon Frequency Settings for both options are Fragment Size Transmit Mode Norm Ack Retry Frag Qfsk Retry Frag Ack RetryNorm Qfsk Retry Mode- Channel MHz OptionsFile Name Use Falcon to set 900 MHz radio options SettingDescription Use UHF to set S-UHF radio options UHF OptionsCall Sign Call Sign displays your network’s callsign. The prompt is Master Mode Frequency Attach Priority OWL/IP Options Overview OWL/IP Overview Configuration OWL/IP Menu OWL/IP configuration menu options areOWL/IP port may be configured with the following options Mode Configuration screen for IP Addresses is IP Addresses Entries are cleared by setting addresses to TX Filter Default filter settings for OWL/IP are shown below Default filter settings for SubTypes 1 are shown below Use Security to set these passwords PasswordService Password Security Options Same LAN ID Advanced PasswordCombining Radio Options Set the Ethernet cable type Creating a Web Browser SessionDifferent LAN IDs Web Browser Session Setting Description Access Point Configuration Using the Configuration Guide Configuration GuidelinesPlanning Your Installation Simple Network Advanced Functions Configuration Planning Secondary LANs or wireless Access point If using Wlif Secondary LANs Set the Flood Stations Data Segments 3 Boot Segments 1File System Structure Active and Inactive Segments Mnemonic Description Segment NamesRAM Segment Downloading Programs File Menu CommandsFile Names Use Fb to make inactive segments active. The format is Fb CommandFile Menu appears Fd Command This can also be accomplished by Fdel Command Command’s format is Use the Tftp command to display the following screen Fe CommandTftp Command These commands are supported Tftp Server Server Stop Tftp Client CommandsServer Start Server Log Get Filetftp get ip address foreign file name local file name Script Command Put Creating Script Files Sample Script File FHDR29K -d -v1.00 SCRIPT.TXT SCRIPT.DAT Script File Command Summary Command Sequence Description Addition, all commands are case insensitive, so Tftp Client Command RetryReboot Command Is the same as Following variables are supported SDVars CommandUse the SDVars command to display the following arguments StartTime ServerIpAddressScriptFilename Format of the ScriptFilename variable is CheckPoint For example, consider the following script file commandsStatus Terminate Filesdvars set terminate value NextPowerUpTime SetActivePointers ROM Command Monitor Starting the Command Monitor Viewing ROM Commands FX s Baud rates are Npwd is for internal use by service personnel onlySR z Following displays To open the password menu, type the followingFE sall FFR f FS s nFB s FPC f s FPE MI String RMI Upgrading Through Diag Port Exiting the ROM Command MonitorSoftware Download Example Command Description Apfx To check the status of the Tftp server, type Starting the Tftp ServerUpgrading Tftp Clients If the server is active its response is Reboot Filefb ib id Indicator Lights Overview Ethernet Lights Status indicator lights are labeled Status and ModeGroup Indicator Lights Status Lights Status Mode Error Status Error Status Description Mode Network Mode Lights Network Link Description Pcmcia Lights Baud Rate Power-Up Sequence Indicator Lights Access Point User’s Guide Appendix a Product SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Access point complies with the following standards Environmental SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Appendix B RM180 Part Numbers Following chart lists RM180 part numbersRadio Operation RM180 Part Number Compatibility and Comments Remote Antenna Kits Antenna RegulationsWhip Antenna Medium Gain Patch Cable Length Kit Part Number Medium Gain Collinear DipoleHigh Gain Collinear Dipole Antenna Adapter Cable High Gain Yagi GHz Antennas GHz Antenna Cables and ConnectorsModel 2100 Antennas and Cables Appendix C RM160 RM160 Part Number Compatibility and Comments Antenna Kit Part Number Page Appendix D RM111 Following chart lists radio part numbers Part Number Comments S-UHF antenna uses a standard BNC connector Antenna ConnectorWireless Hops Whip Antennas Transaction Rates Site LicenseTechnology Predicting Coverage Installation Guidelines# Frequencies # Wireless Stations Extending Coverage Installing a Single Access PointInstalling Multiple Access Points Reusing the Frequency Figure D-1 Increasing System Throughput Figure D-2 Option Frequency and Separation Guidelines Frequency Separation Absolute Minimum Appendix E Introduction Addressing Limitations Installation LimitationsOWL/IP Restrictions OWL/IP tunnels should not be used OWL/IP Safeguards Default Settings Addressing Limitations Flooding Restrictions Permanent Filters Access Point User’s Guide E-5 Default Filter Settings Subnet Filtering Password Security Operation OWL/IP Tunnel Tunnel Origination Building the Spanning Tree Establishing and Maintaining Tunnels Redundancy Inbound Frame ForwardingOutbound Mobile IP Comparison Station Mobility Comparison Mobile IP OWL/IP Configuration ExamplesExample 1 Class C IP Addresses Example Class C Configuration Step Option a Unicast Addressing Set TX Filters Following is the SubTypes 1 screen Action Scope DIX-IP-TCP Ports Drop Unlisted DIX-IP-UDP Ports Example 2 Class B IP Address Using Subnetting Example Class B Configuration Access Point User’s Guide E-21 Option C All Subnets Broadcast TX filter set up is identical to Example 1 page E-13 Appendix E OWL/IP Diag Port Pin-Outs Pin Number Signal Name Signal LevelAppendix F Pin Number Signal Name AUI Port Pin-Outs Diag Port Cable Diag Port To 9-pin Male PC Port Standard Null Modem Cable Appendix F Port and Cable Pin-Outs Access Point User’s Guide About This Product Product ContentsAppendix G Getting Started MIB-II Information Purpose Groups Access Point MIB InformationMIB Family Access to Management Information Table G-2 shows access point MIB information Community String Access Type Description of Access Type Exclusions Will not be MIB-II Notes MIB Directory Group Meaning Summary Definition Product OIDs Snmp Version 1 ConfigurationGroup System Information Product OIDs Object Name Object Type AccessMIB Outline CriticalErrors Critical Errors Information G-30 System Information Fsinfo Group Dir Group Interface Information G-32 PortState Group PortStats Group Ptxq Group Pmsg Group Snmp Version 1 Configuration Group TrapTarget Bridging Parameters BridgeStats Bridge Statistics page G-69 Brg Group Addr Group BsDesignatedRootSequence Control Groups SoftwareDownLoad Software Download page G-72 Following are the MIB definitions for the 6710 Access Point MIB Definitions 6710MIB.MIB Version Object Segment Object Identifier = file Sequence Dir Object Identifier = file Access Point User’s Guide G-29 CriticalErrors Object Identifier = sysErrors Access Point User’s Guide G-31 Nifx Object Identifier = nInterfaces Syntax Integer Appendix G MIB Access Point User’s Guide G-35 PortState Object Identifier = nInterfaces Integer UHF Syntax Gauge Access read-only Status mandatory TRUE, if the port supports pending messages = psEntry OBJECT-TYPE PstcPort Received unicast relay packets = pstcEntry Appendix G MIB Send packets discarded due to excessive delay = pstcEntry Ptxq Object Identifier = nInterfaces Access Point User’s Guide G-47 Appendix G MIB Pmsg Object Identifier = nInterfaces PmsgTable Syntax Integer Access Access Point User’s Guide G-51 Object Identifier Access Point User’s Guide G-53 CommunityEntry = Access Point User’s Guide G-55 Object Identifier RtDestination PhysAddress RtPort OBJECT-TYPE True if the destination is a non-OWL node = rtEntry Appendix G MIB Brg Object Identifier = nBridge Primary1 Addr Object Identifier = nBridge BrgState Object Identifier = nBridge BsAddress Appendix G MIB BsParentAddress OBJECT-TYPE Syntax PhysAddress Flooding level for multicast frames 0-3 = brgState BridgeStats Object Identifier = nBridge Secondary LAN bridge table entries = bridgeStats Out-of-sequence route delete errors = bridgeStats PowerUp Object Identifier = nControl Access Point User’s Guide G-73 END Access points provide the following functions Glossary Broadcast Flash Frame Frames sent toward the distribution LAN are inbound IP Subnet Multicast Address An octet is a byte composed of eight bits Radio Network Frames moving away from the distribution LAN are out- bound ROM Read-Only Memory Unicast Address Wireless Stations Index Index Access Point User’s Guide Index-3 Index-46710 Access Point User’s Guide Access Point User’s Guide Index-5 Index-66710 Access Point User’s Guide Access Point User’s Guide Index-7 Index-86710 Access Point User’s Guide Access Point User’s Guide Index-9 Index-106710 Access Point User’s Guide Access Point User’s Guide Index-11 Index-126710 Access Point User’s Guide Access Point User’s Guide Index-13 Index-146710 Access Point User’s Guide