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RadioLAN Campus BridgeLINK manual Introduction

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Introduction

Historically, connecting two buildings to allow networking between two local area networks required the expense and effort related to running a cable from one building to another. This may have involved installing an aerial cable or digging a trench and installing conduit and wiring between the two buildings, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly.

After installation, cable degradation, due to moisture, corrosion, or alterations in landscaping, can compromise the network connection between the two buildings. Repairing and replacing cable runs is also costly, time- consuming, and labor-intensive.

RadioLAN overcomes these difficult installation issues with its Campus BridgeLINK™ product line . This exciting new technology easily connects two buildings, using radio frequency technology. Because this technology uses radio frequency to make the connection between the buildings, cable runs, conduit, trenching, and labor involved with these activities are no longer required.

Figure 1: Campus BridgeLINK™ Products

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Contents

Wireless Local Area Network Campus BridgeLINK User Guide FCC Remarks Disclaimer Manual Conventions Trademark DisclosuresInstalling the CPU Using the Campus BridgeLINK Manager Recording Important System Information Getting Technical Support 120 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Introduction 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Campus BridgeLINK Processor Unit CPU LED IndicatorsCampus BridgeLINK System MDI/MDI-X Switch Local Port Jack 10BaseT LED Indicators10BaseT Port Jack Mounting Bracket CRM PortCRM Companion Radio Module Companion Radio Module CRMDirectional Antenna Power TransformerLow-Loss RF Cable Antenna CableTypical Campus BridgeLINK Application Typical Campus BridgeLINK ApplicationLinking Networks in Two Locations Determining the Distance between BuildingsQuick Configuration Initial IP Address SetupTemporarily Connect the CPU Configuration Disk Using the IP Assign Utility to Assign the CPU’s IP AddressTools You Will Need Installing the CPULocating the CPU Locating the CPU Closely to Network, Power, and the AntennaMounting the CPU Connecting the Antenna Cable to CRMInserting the CRM into the Bracket Marking Screw Locations Connecting the NetworkAcceptable Ground Source Grounding ConsiderationsAttaching the Directional to a Typical Mount Brief Word About SafetyMinimum Height from Ground Choosing the Best Mounting HeightTools You Will Need Adjusting the Antenna’s DirectionSighting Each Campus BridgeLINK Antenna Eyeball the Direction Sighting ProcedurePower Connection Sequence Apply Power to the CPUDual Remote Management Html and Snmp Adding Security to the Wireless NetworkLocal Management Browser Requirements System RequirementsCPU Web Site Using the Campus BridgeLINK ManagerLogging onto Campus BridgeLINK Manager Browsing the Network for the CPUEnter User Name Enter PasswordProduct ID Campus BridgeLINK Manager Main Menu Campus BridgeLINK Manager Site LayoutCampus BridgeLINK Manager Main Save Distance Parameter button Aiming the Directional Antennas∙ Explicit Address check box Start buttonStarting and Stopping the Test Setting the Frame SizeSetting the Estimated Distance between Antennas Selecting the Distant CPU’s AddressUser Logon Name Fields Setting Up Security FeaturesSetting Up Snmp Capabilities Reload Administration ParametersUse Default System Location System NameSystem Contact IP Parameters IP ParametersSubnet Mask Default Gateway IP AddressIP Address Acquire System IP Only DisabledDhcp Support Dhcp Server IP Address Acquire IP and Download System SoftwareAcquire IP, Download System Software and Save it Cold Start User AuthenticationAuthentication Trap check Snmp ParametersWrite Community Enable Authentication TrapRead Community Configure Snmp Host Configuring Snmp Managers for the CPUDirecting the System Log to Manager Stations Setting Access Rights for Snmp ManagersDirecting Traps to Manager Stations Point-to-Point Mode Setting the CPU’s Mode of OperationEncryption Key and Retype Encryption Key Fields ∙ Encryption Key field Data Encryption Enabled Check BoxSecuring the CPU with Data Encryption Bridging the Link and 10BaseT Networks Getting to the Port Parameters Menu MAC Address Filter 10BaseT Port ParametersBlock IP Packets Edit ButtonBlock NetBEUI Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock IPX Packets Radio Port Parameters Subnet ID Port NameConsole Parameters Setting the Baud Rate for the Local PortManaging Packet Flow Through the CPU MAC Address Source/Dest Mask BytesAdding MAC Filters Accept/RejectDeleting MAC Filters Modifying MAC FiltersBridging Networks Spanning Tree ParametersBridge Priority 0-65,535 Hello Time Forward Delay TimeMax. Age Time Port Path Cost 1-65,535 Port PriorityInterrogating the System for Performance Information 10BaseT Port Statistics Checking 10BaseT Port StatisticsTotal Packets Transmitted Total Error PacketsCRC Error Packets Collision Error PacketsRunt Packets Overrun PacketsRadio Port Statistics Checking Radio Port Wireless Link StatisticsAverage Transmit Rate Packets/Sec Packet TransmissionAverage Receive Rate Packets/Sec Total RetransmissionPacket Reception Upgrading System Software Software Upgrade from fileSystem Software Filename Download Button Tftp Server IP AddressConfiguration Changes Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting ChangesReset Configuration to Factory Default Save All Changes and ResetReload Last Saved Configuration Reset Resetting the CPURecording Important System Information System Name Default Gateway IP AddressBoot Software Version Product Name890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Time Sec Error MessageViewing the System Log TaskManaging the CPU Locally Serial Port Adapter Cable Pin-outs Signal Description DB-9F RJ11Hot Keys CPU Local ManagementLogon Menu Logging onto the CPU Configuration ScreenSerial Number Node Discovery Using the Main MenuSystem Features System Status System ConfigurationDiagnostics System StatisticsAdministration Parameters Working with the System Configuration MenuPort Parameters IP ParametersSpanning Tree Parameters Snmp Parameters Software Upgrade Parameters Selecting this itemData Encryption Access SecurityConfiguration Changes System Operation ModeUser Logon Name Configuration Manager Menu ItemsUser Password Menu Name Menu Item Refer toSubnet Mask Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System ContactSystem Location IP AddressDhcp Server IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address on Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Default Gateway IPDhcp Operation Mode AddressRight Managing Host AccessEnable Trap Receiving Managing Host IP AddressAdd this Managing Host Point-to-Point ModeReceiving Menu Data Encryption Enabled Check10BaseT Port Parameters Menu Radio Port ParametersBlock IP Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock MAC Packets Edit MAC FiltersAddress Filtering Packet When SatisfiedList all Filters Configured Source or DestinationPort Path Cost 1-65,535 Forward Delay TimeMax. Age Time Port PriorityTftp Server IP Address Tftp Server IP Address on Download ModeChanges Save All ConfigurationMenu Name Menu Item Refer to System Software Filename Perform DownloadPing Frame Size ConfigurationsReset All Configuration Ping DestinationSystem Information Menu Name Menu Item Refer to BestWorst Perform PingProblem No traffic for anyone IndicatorsProblem Retransmissions are excessive Problem Radio Range seems less than it should beGlossary Access Point Agent Client Station Dhcp ServerDomain Gateway IP Address MAC Address Manager Routing Subnet Mask NodePackets 10BaseT Port LEDs IndicatorsPower LED Fault LEDStatus LEDs MDI/MDI-X Switch10BaseT connector ConnectorsSerial Port Connector Standards Support Electrical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol Weight Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications DimensionsElectromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency ApprovalsGetting Technical Support Index 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 RadioLAN