Using the AP COMFig Tool, AP COMFig/Password | NDC comm NWH660

Using the AP COMFig Tool

The AP COMFig Tool is a Windows-based utility used to configure the AP via a COM port connection between the AP and a PC. It provides the following functions:

•Sets AP parameters (e.g., IP address, domain name [SSID], security, etc.)

•Diagnoses the AP hardware and shows the results

•Upgrades the AP firmware

•Resets the AP configuration

To start the AP COMFig Tool, click Start/Programs/InstantWave High Rate AP/AP COMFig Tool. The program opens with the Connect panel displayed. It will show Connected when a connection is made.

Figure 7. AP COMFig Tool/Connect

AP COMFig/Password

Click the Password tab to open the Password panel. Setting a password prevents unauthorized changes to the AP configuration settings.

Note: The password will be shared with the IWMS program on the same PC.

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Contents

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