Proxim manual Monitoring the AP-2000

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•Logging into the HTTP Interface

•Version: Provides version information for the Access Point’s system components.

•ICMP: Displays statistics for Internet Control Message Protocol packets sent and received by the AP.

•IP/ARP Table: Displays the AP’s IP Address Resolution table.

•Learn Table: Displays the list of nodes that the AP has learned are on the network.

•IAPP: Provides statistics for the Inter-Access Point Protocol messages sent and received by the AP.

•RADIUS: Provides statistics for the configured primary and backup RADIUS server(s).

•Interfaces: Displays the Access Point’s interface statistics (Wireless and Ethernet).

•Station Statistics: Displays statistics for stations and Wireless Distribution System links.

Logging into the HTTP Interface

Once the AP has a valid IP Address and an Ethernet connection, you may use your web browser to monitor network statistics.

The Command Line Interface (CLI) also provides a method for viewing network statistics using Telnet or a serial connection. This section covers only use of the HTTP interface. For more information about viewing network statistics with the CLI, refer to Using the Command Line Interface (CLI).

Follow these steps to monitor an AP’s operating statistics using the HTTP interface:

1. Open a Web browser on a network computer.

NOTE

The HTTP interface supports the following Web browser:

•Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later

•Netscape 6.1 or later

2.If necessary, disable the Internet proxy settings. For Internet Explorer users, follow these steps:

–Select Tools > Internet Options....

–Click the Connections tab.

–Click LAN Settings....

–If necessary, remove the check mark from the Use a proxy server box.

–Click OK twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer.

3.Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter.

–Result: The AP Enter Network Password screen appears.

4.Enter the HTTP password in the Password field and click OK. Leave the User Name field blank. (By default, the HTTP password is “public”).

–Result: The System Status screen appears.

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