Hardware Pre-configuration | NDC comm NWH660 specification

Hardware Pre-configuration

Before adding the NWH660 to an existing Ethernet network, you may need to set basic parameters — e.g., SSID, security settings (WEP), AP name, channel number, and IP address — to make the AP compatible with the existing network.

From the AP COMFig utility:

Follow the steps below to connect the AP to a PC for configuration:

step 1. Connect the supplied RS-232 cable to the AP’s serial port and connect the other end to a serial port (COM port) on the PC.

step 2. Power up the AP.

Or from IWMS:

The NWH660’s Ethernet port supports a speed of 10 Mbps. Using regular Category 3 or higher UTP/STP cable, you can connect it directly to a hub or switch.

step 3. Connect the NWH660 and your PCs/network devices to the Ethernet hub or switch.

step 4. Power up the NWH660.

Installing the AP Management Tools

step 1. Insert disk 1 in drive A and click Start/Run. Type a:/menu.exe and click

OK to open the main menu.

step 2. Click Install AP Management Tools to install the AP COMFig Tool, InstantWave Management System (IWMS) and Trap Server utility on your system.

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NDC comm NWH660 manual Hardware Pre-configuration, Installing the AP Management Tools

Contents

National Datacomm Corporation MbpsUser’s Guide Technical Support Trademarks Packing List Your NWH660 package should contain the following items Contents Advanced Settings Figures Igure Introduction InstantWave Wireless LAN Products Snmp Iwms The InstantWave Management System Automatic Discovery of InstantWave Devices Windows NT Windows 95/98Windows 2000/XP Iwms Hardware and Software Requirements Terminology Used in this Guide Regulatory Domain See Installing the InstantWave Management How to Use this GuideSee Hardware Pre-configuration, page 22, for See Using the InstantWave Management Planning the Network Access PointWireless Computer-1 Computer-2 Infrastructure Network Types Wired Computers Server Access Point Wireless Computers Single AP Network Sales Domain Multiple AP Installation Single AP InstallationPlanning an Infrastructure Network Roaming Hardware Description LED IndicatorsColor Meaning Connectors and Switches Function Hardware Pre-configuration Installing the AP Management Tools Using the AP COMFig Tool AP COMFig/Password AP COMFig/Service AP COMFig Tool/Password Configuration/General General Transmission Rate AP Alias NameDomain Name Basic Rates Configuration/Encryption Encryption InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point Dhcp Filter Configuration/Filter Snmp Access Control Configuration/SNMP Access Control Perform AP Self Diagnostic Test Upgrade AP Firmware Hardware Diagnosis Reset AP Configuration InstantWave Product Placement Guidelines InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the InstantWave Management System Click Next Important Issues Click Next again Figure Using the InstantWave Management System Auto-Discovery InstantWave Management System Configuration Popup Menu IP Configuration Next panel in the configuration dialog box is Filter Figure Wireless Name Rate BroadcastTransmission Channel MAC Access Control Address MAC Address List StatusIdentifier Click the Encryption tab to set up the security options New/Edit Address dialog box will open Figure Trap Server New/Edit Address Configuration/Trap Server Trap View Monitor Monitor Summary Information Statistics Monitor/Statistics Load Default ResetUpgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware Manage Iwms Host Table Advanced SettingsBatch mode operation Partition the network according to the physical location Create Host Table via Automatic Discovery Import Host Table to check device’s availability New/Edit/Delete a Host Address on Host Table Export the Configuration profile to a File New/Edit/Delete a Host Address Import the Configuration Profile from a File Import the Configuration Profile from a File Encryption FAQs Question Answer Troubleshooting Symptom Suggested Solutions Location of the wireless PC or AP Technical Support Support from Your Network Supplier NDC Limited Warranty Hardware Limited Warranty Service Procedures Services after Warranty Period Specifications Emission Type Firmware UpgradeTemperature Radio Frequency Range Spain France Japan Number Frequency AppendixChannel Center MHz Index Encryption 13, 27, 48 Ssid