Using the InstantWave Management System | NDC comm NWH660 guide

Using the InstantWave Management

System

Once the NWH660 is connected to an Ethernet network, a network administrator can connect to it from any PC on the same network via the InstantWave Management System (IWMS) utility.

The IWMS utility is a Windows-based SNMP management tool allowing network administrators to remotely configure and monitor the NWH660 through both an Ethernet and a wireless connection. To launch the IWMS utility:

step 1. Click Start/Programs/InstantWave/Management System/InstantWave

Management System. The main IWMS window will open. Click Start/Start Hosts View.

Auto-Discovery

This discovery protocol can discover all InstantWave wireless operating devices connected to the Ethernet LAN within the same subnet.

step 1. Click the Auto Discovery icon (a pair of binoculars) on the left side of the Hosts View window. All working InstantWave devices will automatically be discovered (Figure 24).

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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 95/98 Windows NTWindows 2000/XP 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 Single AP Installation Multiple AP InstallationPlanning an Infrastructure Network Roaming LED Indicators Hardware DescriptionColor Meaning 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 MAC Address List Status AddressIdentifier 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 Reset Load DefaultUpgrade Firmware 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